How to Talk to Children About Separation: A Guide for Parents
When a couple decides to separate, one of the biggest concerns is often how to tell their children. What words should parents use? Is it better to talk to them…
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Feeling lonely in a relationship: when emotional connection is missing
You can share your everyday life with someone, make plans together, and spend time side by side, yet still feel deeply alone. This kind of loneliness can be particularly confusing…
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Always Productive, Always Rushing: The Risk of Losing Touch with Yourself
How often do we feel guilty when we are not doing something productive? Even during our free time, we may feel that we should be reading, exercising, learning something new,…
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What Is Seasonal Depression? When Seasonal Changes Affect Your Mood
As the days become shorter and sunlight decreases, some people notice changes in their mood, energy levels and motivation. They may feel more tired than usual, lose interest in activities…
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When We Need Reassurance: The Cycle of Anxiety
“Do you think everything is okay?” “Are you sure you’re not upset with me?” “Do you think everything will be fine?” Sometimes a question seems to be simply looking for…
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Being a Parent to Your Child’s Emotions: How Much Can We Regulate Our Children’s Emotions?
“Mom, I’m angry!” “There’s no reason to be this angry. Calm down.” How often, when faced with a child’s intense emotions, is our first reaction to try to make those…
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When Sleep Becomes a Source of Worry: The Psychology of Insomnia
“I need to sleep. I have to be functional tomorrow.” You look at the clock. It is 2:15 a.m. You try to relax, but you start thinking about how little…
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ADHD and Social Media: Why Is It So Hard to Stop Scrolling?
“I’ll just check social media for a minute and then get back to studying.” One video becomes three. Then ten. Suddenly, thirty minutes have passed without us noticing. For some…
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When Should We Be Concerned? Recognising Suicide Risk in Adolescents
Talking about suicide in relation to adolescents can be difficult. For parents, teachers, and other adults who care for young people, noticing that something has changed can bring fear, uncertainty,…
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What If I’m Choosing the Wrong Future? The Psychology of Future Anxiety
University, choosing a career, starting your first job, moving to another city or country. Young adulthood is a period filled with important decisions that can feel as though they will…