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Understanding Child Development
The speedy physical and psychological changes that children undergo from birth through adolescence often leave parents wondering how best to care for them at each stage. From how to talk so kids will listen to when to back off and allow them to fail, PT's experts weigh in.
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A Psychological Solution to Bullying
When we advocate for laws against bullying, we declare the failure of psychology to solve the problemBy Izzy Kalman
Adulthood: What's the Rush?
The truth about 21st century 20-somethings.By Barbara Ray
Asperger's Alive
The changing landscape of autism and neurodiversityBy Lucy Berrington
Beyond Pink and Blue
Raising Children With Science Instead of StereotypesBy Christia Spears Brown, Ph.D.
Child in Mind
Promoting children's healthy development.By Claudia M. Gold, M.D.
Creative Development
Growing a child's unique gifts.By Maureen Healy
Decisions Teens Make
The modern adolescent experienceBy Stephen Wallace
Developing Minds
Exploring the social side of humanityBy Kristina Olson, Ph.D.


