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How Do Racist Ideas Develop in Children?
Have you ever stopped to wonder how our actions influence children's beliefs of racism? Many of us haven't. Explore race among children.
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Dr. Dowtin
Jan 3, 20214 min read
Understanding Toddler Empathy Development
Contrary to popular belief, differences in empathy development between genders are not significant, such that babies of all genders have...
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Dr. Dowtin
Dec 27, 20204 min read
Does the Psychology of Manipulation Apply to Babies?
We all know about manipulation in relationships, but can babies maniuplate us too? A crying baby can make us question everything.
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Dr. Dowtin
Dec 20, 20204 min read
How Old is Too Old for Tantrums?
Tantrums can be hard to handle, especially if you are already tired and about to have a tantrum yourself. Learn about tantrum development.
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Dr. Dowtin
Dec 13, 20203 min read
What is the Brain's Control Center?
Have you ever wondered about the relationship between the brain and emotions? Read this article to learn about the brain's control center.
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Dr. Dowtin
Dec 5, 20204 min read
What Exactly is Play Therapy?
Wouldn't it be great if we could ask a child how they are feeling and they could very clearly tell us? Play therapy allows us to do that!
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Ms. Marianela Rodousakis, LCSW-C
Nov 13, 20203 min read
Pandemic Parenting in a Bedroom Office
Suddenly, my house is not quite my home. The dining room - 5th grade classroom. The family room - 8th grade classroom. My bedroom = office.
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Dr. Dowtin
Nov 5, 20203 min read
Let's Play Awhile, Before It's Too Late
What do you think of when you see, hear, or feel the word, play? Come learn what play is to children.
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Dr. Dowtin
Oct 10, 20203 min read
My Child's Other Parent is "Crazy"
Let's be honest, co-parenting can be challenging for many caregivers regardless of their relationship status.
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Dr. Dowtin
Aug 3, 20203 min read
Gendered Responses Perpetuate Hate: BLM Series
Black women obtained the right to vote in the year 1965, nearly a full century after Black men.
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Dr. Dowtin
May 30, 20204 min read
Black Lives Matter - Period: A series
You may feel helpless. You may feel enraged. You may feel guilty. While we are not okay, there are steps you can take toward healing.
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Jesús O. Barreto Abrams
Apr 6, 20205 min read
Quiet the Panic in a Pandemic: Phone-Based Apps for Everyone
You will find a review of free phone-based applications (apps), for Android and iOS devices, that may be used during social distancing.
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Dr. Dowtin
Mar 22, 20203 min read
Anxiety: Telework, COVID-19 & You
Right now, the world is responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It is a challenging time for many people. That is because...
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Dr. Dowtin
Feb 18, 20202 min read
Do Toddlers Share?
Mine. Mine. Mine! Sharing doesn't come naturally. It is hard. You can learn a few tips to help your young child learn social sharing.
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Dr. Dowtin
Feb 9, 20202 min read
Taking Care of You, Is Taking Care of Baby
Parental guilt is real, and it is unhealthy. Take a look at what science tells us about parents.
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