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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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 5 min
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 23, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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, 2020
- 2 min
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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