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From the monthly archives: January 2012

Special Editorial: The [Mis]Interpretation of Anti-Bullying Efforts

On January 31, 2012 By

An article in the New York Times caught my eye last week.  Two first graders engaged in recess roughhousing and one classmate purportedly touched the upper thigh and/or groin of the other.  No witnesses.  The six year-old accused of the touching was promptly suspended from school for sexual assault.  “Sexual assault?!” you say?

The author [...]

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APA Guidelines for Parenting Coordination for High Conflict Separated & Divorced Parents

On January 26, 2012 By

While splitting from a mate is rarely easy, it can be hugely difficult for couples that have children together. In this situation, it is most likely that you will still remain in one another’s life for a very long time in order to co-parent your children. For most couples, the stress and conflict of divorce [...]

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Depression during pregnancy may lower your child’s IQ.

On January 19, 2012 By

Can depression during pregnancy impact your child’s intelligence? How about postpartum depression?

Maternal depression has some significant negative consequences on kids. Among them, some studies have shown that maternal depression may impact the cognitive development of the offspring. But it is still unknown how maternal depression impacts the child’s cognitive skills. For example, are there [...]

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Aggression in the Toddler Can Be Traced to Hostility in the Marriage

On January 6, 2012 By

It makes sense if you think about it.  Mom and Dad are angry and at each other more often than they care to admit.  In comes junior.  It may not be so easy to put aside the hurt and anger caused by the marital conflict and turn toward the tot with a warm and patient [...]

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