There is a lot of pressure to be the “perfect” parent: to have children that obey the rules, but are happily doing so. No parent will ever be perfect, but the styles in which parents approach expectations, boundaries, and nurturing can set a child up for more or less success. Log In 0%complete This parenting style quiz and overview will help you assess where you are at in terms of parenthood and how you can make changes to adhere to a more “ideal” parenting style....

Originating from the Greek word “bathios” which means depth and “phobos” which means fear, Bathophobia is the immense fear or aversion of things that are deep or have depth. As stated before, some obvious examples that come to mind include wells, seas, or lakes but other examples include mountain valleys and tunnels. While these examples don’t present the usual definition of being deep, there is no mistaking the unsettling feeling due to the lack of light present as a result of a room or place being far away from a source of light....

Perhaps you had a cousin, sister, or grandmother who, for whatever reason, had a single room or area which was lined with dolls. Their perfect hair, clothes, and fake smiles a shell of what is meant to be an adorable girl frozen in time. Whether they were porcelain, cloth, or even just plastic barbies, the sight of them staring blankly out into the space was just plain unsettling. I would like to say, for anyone, this sight is simply creepy although for some it is their worst nightmare and something that causes them incredible stress due to a debilitating fear....

How do you identify? Start the:Sexual Orientation Test This may not be a question you have been asked in the earlier years of your life, but as conversations about gender and sexuality are becoming more prevalent, it’s a more “normal” question to ask. People do not want to assume that everyone around them is straight or cisgender. We share our pronouns on Zoom calls and use more general terms when talking about partners, spouses, etc....

It’s hard to avoid working with people. Humans live and work in communities of all sizes. Very often, whether those communities work at an office together or live in the same neighborhood, they come together to achieve certain goals. This can be done easily - unless difficult people in the mix have their own agendas.Log In0%completeFor the most part, people and larger communities do not want to deal with difficult people....

“You won’t like me when I’m angry.” This is a classic line fromThe Hulk,but really, who likesanyonewhen they’re angry? At best, anger is a natural emotion that we experience from time to time when things don’t go our way or we are overwhelmed. At worst, anger can be a monster. A person who cannot control their anger may end up hurting themselves or other people. Log In 0%complete Remember, anger is natural....

Have you ever heard someone say they’re “so OCD?” Maybe they tell you that you’re “so OCD” when they see how you’ve organized your room or run inside to check if the oven is on. People throw this term around, but what does it really mean? Is OCD just about keeping your clothes neatly folded? Is there some “OCD test” that you can take? And if you have OCD, what should you do next?...

Could you imagine a life where everything around you makes you panic, your heart race, or just generally on edge? It sounds terrible and terrifying, but for some individuals being afraid of our world is a reality. They could fear of having an accident, going to the grocery store, humiliating oneself in an interaction or something as benign as blue velvet chairs as well as many many more fears. Although rare, it can occur....

I would say a milestone of our lives is getting our first job or perhaps any job, like right after we graduate college or university. These events can represent independence, a way for us to begin making our own path in life, separate from our loved ones. While working has its positive and negatives, we generally don’t mind it nor do we have an eversion to it. For some, working or getting a job is not exciting or appealing at all....

Are you afraid of balloons? For some people, this is a silly question. For people with globophobia, this is their awful reality. Curious to learn more about the fear of balloons, where it comes from, and how you can overcome it? You’re in the right place! It is possible to work with mental health professionals, even when it comes to seemingly irrational or uncommon fears. What Is Globophobia?Where Does the Word “Globophobia” Come From?...

I am sure that there were many of us in the past couple of years that were overwhelmed and uncomfortable with the lockdowns put in place due to the pandemic. Cabin fever may be a perfect word to describe our feelings of unease and frustration because staring at the same number of walls day in and day out, for many, was something we were over after the first couple of weeks....

Change is scary. You probably don’t need me to tell you that. Even when you are faced with exciting changes like going to college or entering into a romantic relationship, anxiety may still surface. This is totally normal, and we can trace this anxiety back to some of our earliest days as a human race. In general, you shouldn’t worry if you experience some anxiety when going through change. But no one should let their fear of change hold them back from experiencing life....

For some, colors can create an unpleasant reaction. Perhaps the colors are too vibrant or maybe they are associated with a few negative experiences/emotions. While each individual is unique in their reasons for having a fear of color, at its core colors for these individuals do not bring a happy and positive experience like a majority of people. Chromophobia is the fear of all colors. Coming from the Greek word “chromos” meaning color and the Greek word “phobos” meaning fear or deep aversion chromophobia, also known as chromatophobia, is the fear of colors....