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But inconsistency is to be expected. When a child with ADHD seems to have life figured out one day but not the next, parents can tie themselves in knots trying to understand why. But inconsistency is to be expected. Workplace Dynamics Are You Part of a Clique at Work? Michael W Wiederman Ph.D. on May 13, 2024 in Mindful Professional Development It’s natural to form close relationships with some co-workers and not others. How do you make sure your social circle is not perceived as a clique by your other co-workers? It’s natural to form close relationships with some co-workers and not others. How do you make sure your social circle is not perceived as a clique by your other co-workers? Eating Disorders How Children with Eating Disorders Are Groomed Online Melinda Karth Ph.D. on May 12, 2024 in The Neuroscience of Eating Disorders Within the past decade, pro-eating disorder communities have moved to more discrete online locations, making them hotbeds for the sexual exploitation and grooming of children. Within the past decade, pro-eating disorder communities have moved to more discrete online locations, making them hotbeds for the sexual exploitation and grooming of children. Self-Esteem Mental Time Travel Boosts Sense of Control and Self-Esteem Arash Emamzadeh on May 12, 2024 in Finding a New Home Mentally traveling forward or backward in time can increase control, self-esteem, and coherence, according to a recent study. Here’s how it works. Mentally traveling forward or backward in time can increase control, self-esteem, and coherence, according to a recent study. Here’s how it works. News When Bad Breakups Lead to Suicidal Thoughts 1 day Thinking About Yesterday to Feel Better Today 2 days Effortful Helping in Teenagers at Risk for Psychopathy 3 days First Encounters: How To Behave if You Want to Be Liked 3 days See More News The Latest Mindfulness Feeling Distrustful? Mindfulness May Help Re-establish Trust Chelom E. Leavitt, J.D., Ph.D. on May 13, 2024 in Sexual Mindfulness Have you found yourself feeling more distrustful? Read on to see how mindfulness may help you re-establish trust and connection in your professional and intimate relationships. Have you found yourself feeling more distrustful? Read on to see how mindfulness may help you re-establish trust and connection in your professional and intimate relationships. Self-Help Five Ways to Live a Balanced Life Jim Taylor Ph.D. on May 13, 2024 in The Power of Prime Life balance is within reach for most of us if we are determined, intentional, and patient. Here’s how. Life balance is within reach for most of us if we are determined, intentional, and patient. Here’s how. Autism Are Autistic People More Likely to Speak Up at Work? Claire Jack Ph.D. on May 13, 2024 in Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder Recent research suggests that autistic people may be more likely to point out dysfunction or inefficiency on the job. Recent research suggests that autistic people may be more likely to point out dysfunction or inefficiency on the job. Mating How to Choose the Ideal Partner for Parenthood Calvina Ellerbe Ph.D. on May 13, 2024 in The Parenting Playbook The first and most important parenting decision a future parent can make is who to parent with. This is one choice that is too important to be left up to chance. The first and most important parenting decision a future parent can make is who to parent with. This is one choice that is too important to be left up to chance. ADHD Learn to Rewire Your ADHD Brain to Improve Cognitive Skills Kristin Wilcox Ph.D. on May 13, 2024 in Mythbusting ADHD Get out of your comfort zone and learn to rewire your ADHD brain to improve your cognitive skills. Get out of your comfort zone and learn to rewire your ADHD brain to improve your cognitive skills. Animal Behavior "The Internet of Animals" and Earth’s Collective Intelligence Marc Bekoff Ph.D. on May 13, 2024 in Animal Emotions How do elephants detect tsunamis before they happen? How do animals sense the presence of poachers? A fascinating new book argues that animals possess a unique sixth sense.” How do elephants detect tsunamis before they happen? How do animals sense the presence of poachers? A fascinating new book argues that animals possess a unique sixth sense.” Behavioral Finance The Emotional Side of Money and the Harm of Moralizing It Nathan Astle CFT-I on May 13, 2024 in The Psychology of Debt Debt is incredibly common, yet we often do not discuss its impact. Moralizing debt can create isolation and shameful feelings. Debt is incredibly common, yet we often do not discuss its impact. Moralizing debt can create isolation and shameful feelings. Artificial Intelligence How AI Affects Mental Health in the Workplace Joyce Marter LCPC on May 13, 2024 in Mental Wealth What is the impact of AI on our mental health? What is the impact of AI on our mental health? Attachment "Baby Reindeer" and the Psychology of Attachment Nicholas Balaisis Ph.D., RP on May 13, 2024 in Our Devices, Our Selves What "Baby Reindeer" gets right about abusive attachments. What "Baby Reindeer" gets right about abusive attachments. Education How to End a Mentoring Relationship Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on May 13, 2024 in Your Awesome Career Effective mentoring relationships start with intention. And they should finish the same way to maximize their effectiveness. Effective mentoring relationships start with intention. And they should finish the same way to maximize their effectiveness. Optimism Good Hope and Bad Hope Jennifer Sarche MPH on May 13, 2024 in Pain Is Personal Personal Perspective: There must be a line between the good hope that gets me up in the morning and to physical therapy and the bad...