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What is childhood conditioning? How can it lead to negative long-term effects? Holistic psychologist Nicole LePera says the thoughts and behaviors you have adopted as an adult stem from your childhood conditioning. If your parents instilled negative beliefs, then you could still be subconsciously controlled by them, even as an adult. Keep reading to learn how your childhood conditioning could still be affecting you, according to LePera.
Are you or your child considering college? What are your priorities? If you’re wondering how to choose a college, conventional wisdom might lead you astray. Prestigious schools might seem to be the way to go. But, not only are they outrageously expensive, they don’t necessarily provide the best education, according to William Deresiewicz. Keep reading to learn Deresiewicz’s advice, along with some tips on how to make the most of a college tour.
Which three parenting styles are toxic, according to psychologists? Why are these three styles harmful to children? According to holistic psychologist Nicole LePera, your parents conditioned you to think, feel, and behave in specific ways. If your parents engaged in any of the three parenting styles psychologists have labeled as toxic, then your childhood experiences could have led you to develop defensive beliefs and behaviors. Read on to learn the three toxic parenting styles and their negative effects, according to psychology.
Why was Steve Jobs adopted? Did Jobs ever reunite with his birth parents? Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson reveals Jobs’s adoption story. As a baby, Jobs was given up for adoption but he did seek his birth family when he was an adult. Learn the fascinating story of Steve Jobs’s adoption.
What was Steve Jobs’s personal life like? How many children did Jobs have? Even when he was inventing new phones and computers, Steve Jobs had time for a personal life. The entrepreneur and inventor had four children, one of which he denied paternity for years. Keep reading to learn more about Steve Jobs’s personal life.
What does emotional development mean in early childhood? Why is emotional development so important for children, according to psychology? Lisa Feldman Barrett’s book, How Emotions Are Made, explains a new theory of emotions, according to Barrett’s background in neuroscience and psychology. Barrett’s new theory of constructed emotions impacts the meaning and importance of emotional development for young children. Read on to find out the meaning of emotional development in early childhood, according to Barrett’s new theory.
What is conditional love parenting? How is conditional love parenting harmful to children? How can parents demonstrate unconditional love and acceptance? In his book, Unconditional Parenting, author Alfie Kohn warns parents of the harmful effects conditional love parenting produces in children. Kohn believes the best way to raise happy, confident children is to show unconditional support by understanding your children’s perspectives. Keep reading for Kohn’s explanation of conditional love parenting plus tips for unconditional parenting.
Are you wondering how to raise happy and healthy kids? What factors should you consider when thinking about your child’s health? Raising healthy children isn’t just about their physical well-being, it’s also about their emotional and mental health. Children who understand their emotions and are physically and mentally healthy may turn out happier. Below are the most important factors you need to consider when raising healthy children.
What does it mean to be a supportive parent? Why is it important to be supportive? How does being a supportive parent benefit children? According to author Alfie Kohn, today’s parenting advice focuses almost exclusively on a punishment-and-reward system of discipline. Not enough attention is paid to learning how to be a supportive parent outside of disciplining kids. Keep reading for Kohn’s advice on being a supportive parent and why it’s so important.
Are you a new parent? What should you know about raising a child for the first time? Parenting can be difficult at times, especially for first-time parents. Luckily, many books provide the best advice for new parents to make sure they’re equipped for the challenges that are coming their way. Read below for essential tips that will make your parenting journey go smoother.