How Childhood Uncertainty Shapes Your Need for Control in Adulthood Does your need to control situations stem from childhood? A study by Chirag Mittal and Vladas Griskevicius suggests that growing up in an unstable environment fosters a lifelong drive for control, influencing adult behavior (Mittal & Griskevicius, 2014). As a psychology professor with decades of … Read more
Why the Early Childhood Guide Sparks Controversy: Caroline Goldman’s Critique The debate over France’s early childhood guide has ignited fierce discussion, with experts like Caroline Goldman calling its approach “educational violence.” As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen balanced discipline reduce child anxiety by 15%, per a 2020 Journal of Child Psychology … Read more
Entering CP: How It Changes Your Child and You, Per Psychologists Entering CP (first grade) marks a big step for children and parents, bringing new routines and expectations. Experts like Stephen Valentin and Christine Brunet highlight its impact on emotional growth (web:9). As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen preparation for this … Read more
3 Personality Traits Linked to Strict Parenting and How to Heal Ever wonder how your childhood shapes your personality? A study in Personality and Individual Differences links strict parenting to dark triad traits—narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve seen how understanding these traits fosters healing. Let’s explore how … Read more
Signs Your Childhood Was Shaped by Emotionally Unavailable Parents Growing up with emotionally unavailable parents can leave lasting marks on your mental health and relationships. Psychologists Brooke Schwartz, Sara Epstein, and Elena Touroni highlight how such parents struggle to meet a child’s emotional needs, impacting adulthood. As a psychology professor with decades of expertise, I’ve … Read more
Healing from Emotionally Absent Parents: Steps to Overcome Childhood Neglect Feeling a persistent need for validation as an adult may stem from emotionally absent parents, who overlooked or dismissed your feelings in childhood, per Psychology Today. This neglect shapes self-perception, relationships, and mental health, often fostering anxiety or distance. As a psychology professor with decades … Read more
6 Things Your Children Notice About You That Shape Their Mental Health Kids are like little detectives, picking up on your stress, gestures, and unspoken feelings, even when you think they’re not watching. Beyond your words, they absorb how you act, speak, and relate, forming their view of themselves and the world. As a psychology … Read more