Mind & Mood
Imaginary Friends Explained
Imaginary friends are a common part of childhood, where kids create make-believe companions to play with or talk to. Most often, these invisible pals are
Childhood
Conditions
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral condition often diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of defiant, argumentative, and hostile behavior toward authority
Conditions
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences?
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events before age 18 that can profoundly shape mental, physical, and emotional health, often contributing to challenges like trauma,
Mind & Mood
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Childhood emotional neglect can leave lasting marks, often showing up in adulthood as subtle but impactful struggles. These signs might feel like quiet gaps in
Conditions
Invisible Children Syndrome
Invisible Child Syndrome describes the profound emotional impact of growing up without adequate validation or attention from caregivers. Often overlooked in favor of siblings or
Conditions
Signs of Childhood Schizophrenia
Childhood-onset schizophrenia (COS), a rare and severe mental health disorder, profoundly affects a child’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often emerging before age 13. Unlike adult
Childhood
What Is Parental Abuse?
Parental abuse, also referred to as child-to-parent violence (CPV), is a form of family violence where a child, teenager, or even an adult child engages
Personality Disorders
Signs of Repressed Childhood Trauma in Adults
Signs of repressed childhood trauma in adults often appear as unexplained emotional challenges or behaviors that lack a clear cause. These patterns are frequently rooted
Personality Disorders
Narcissistic Child Signs: How to Know If Your Kid Is a Narcissist?
As a parent, you’ve likely wondered if your self-centered behavior is a sign of a narcissistic child or just a normal phase. While all children
