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Neuroimaging the Effects of Smartphone Use and Overuse

5+ hour, 52+ min ago  (607+ words) Posted March 11, 2026 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan Smartphones have transformed nearly every aspect of daily life, from how we communicate and work to how we learn and entertain ourselves. In fact, they are widely used by collectors to access auction catalogs…...

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The Process of Being Diagnosed With a Rare Condition

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (530+ words) Posted March 2, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch I have a list of medical conditions unusually long for someone my age. Not that I'm young'in February I officially became a senior citizen'but I still think if someone glanced at this list they'd…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > liking-the-child-you-love > 202603 > your-child-isnt-lazy-theyre-overthinking

Your Child Isn't Lazy—They're Overthinking

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (332+ words) Posted March 2, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk From the outside, this easily looks like defiance, procrastination, or a good old-fashioned lack of caring and effort. But within your child's unsettled, spinning mind, it is overthinking. And then, guess what, you start…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > invisible-bruises > 202602 > learning-boundaries-to-break-the-cycle-of-family-dysfunction

Learning Boundaries to Break the Cycle of Family Dysfunction

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (313+ words) Posted March 2, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader By the time the weekend ends, Veronica and her husband are usually at odds, and the ride home is miserable. "I wish I could decide not to go" but I feel like I can't....

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psychologytoday.com > gb > blog > the-age-of-overindulgence > 202509 > screen-times-dangers-from-brain-development-to-heart-health

Screen Time's Dangers: From Brain Development to Heart Health

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (378+ words) Posted November 4, 2025 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley A toddler plays with an iPad as her mother pushes her in a stroller. The child ignores her surroundings, mesmerized by the device. A preteen plays Fortnite with his online friends. Most of these…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > parenting-redefined > 202602 > talking-to-your-child-about-sex-puberty-and-consent

Talking to Your Child About Sex, Puberty, and Consent

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1058+ words) Posted March 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Few parenting topics make even the most confident adults shift in their seats like sex. Many of us were raised with silence, vague euphemisms, or one awkward "talk" that left more confusion than clarity....

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psychologytoday.com > gb > blog > invisible-bruises > 202502 > why-more-people-go-no-contact-with-fathers-than-mothers > amp

Why More People Go No-Contact With Fathers Than Mothers

7+ mon, 4+ day ago  (13+ words) A closer look into gendered roles and expectations that influence estrangement.Psychology Today...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > evidence-based-living > 202602 > what-happens-when-parents-spank-their-kids > amp

What Happens When Parents Spank Their Kids

2+ week, 9+ hour ago  (433+ words) Posted February 25, 2026 | Reviewed by Davia Sills Researchers estimate that up to 40 percent of U.S. families spank their children, and 1.2 billion children worldwide are physically punished at home. Many parents justify the behavior because they grew up being spanked. Others point to…...

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How to Reduce Risk of Physical Illness in People With ADHD

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (13+ words) Simple steps can protect long-term physical health alongside ADHD care.Psychology Today...

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psychologytoday.com > ie > blog > brothers-sisters-strangers > 202602 > new-voices-on-social-media-empower-alienated-parents > amp

New Voices on Social Media Empower Alienated Parents

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (766+ words) Updated February 24, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch When adult children go no contact, parents feel misunderstood or manipulated, and often have no opportunity to share their side of the story. They are rendered voiceless. The societal perspective frequently assumes that if…...