Suffer the Children

The case against labeling and medicating children, and effective alternatives for treating them

Marilyn Wedge Ph.D.

New Law Gives Child Sex Abuse Victims a Chance at Justice

Nothing can undo the emotional damage inflicted on a child or teen who was sexually molested, but a new law allows them to seek some justice.

Do You Feel Manipulated by Your Partner’s Feelings?

Where should we draw the line between a partner's normal, appropriate expectations and psychological manipulation?

ADHD: A Disease or a Category Error?

Looking for causes in a person's lived experience, especially trauma, is a more effective way of helping ease mental distress than labeling a person with diagnoses.

Do Children Have Unique Human Rights?

Given the recent events on the southern border of the United States, a United Nations Convention bears reflection.

A Brief History of Narcissism

Everyone wants to understand more about narcissists—how to get along with them or how to avoid them.

Sticker Charts and Rewards Do Work for Problem Kids

Star charts are useful for reinforcing positive behaviors, such as brushing their teeth or having a day without incidents at school.

The Emperor's New Medical Device

On April 19, 2019, the FDA approved the first medical device for childhood behaviors that are diagnosed as ADHD. The device is approved for children over 7 years old.

Two Narratives of ADHD

Presently, there are two co-existing narratives about ADHD as well as other mental disorders. What new research shows.

Reversing Disease with Food

The book argues that a plant-based diet, along with regular exercise, is the way to a longer and healthier life and can reverse chronic diseases even after they have progressed.

Projective Identification and Narcissism

Projective identification is not always insidious, although it clearly can be so.  This is especially the case in the context of romantic relationships.

6 Tips for Compassionate Listening

Compassionate listening is a critical skill that shows your partner you value them.

Seeing Through the Teen Manipulation Game

Sometimes a teen’s tactics for manipulation can be extreme, especially with parents who are inflexible or authoritarian.

The Most Dangerous Place for a Woman Is in Her Home

Violence against women and girls is the manifestation of a profound lack of respect ― a failure by men to recognize the inherent equality and dignity of women.

The Rising Rate of Autism in Kids

Can dietary interventions help children with autism?

7 Ways Mindfulness Can Help Children’s Brains

Mindfulness is especially useful for children because it promotes skills controlled in the prefrontal cortex, such as the ability to focus and concentrate.

When Love Sours

When couples face deep unhappiness, like the absence of emotional and/or sexual intimacy, they wonder if they should stay or leave a loveless marriage.

Can Children Have Bipolar Disorder?

Recently, a parent came into my office with a mountainous stack of test results that purported to show that her eight year old son has brain chemistry similar to bipolar adults.

New Immigration Policy Separates Children From Parents

The American Academy of Pediatrics opposes separating children of asylum seekers from their parents.

Early Toxic Stress Changes Brain Structure

The study Dr. Rettew cites is not a magic bullet that proves ADHD is real.

Are You Fighting in Front of Your Kids?

Research is starting to investigate the relationship between having parents who fight and a young person’s ability to recognize and process emotions.

Is ADHD Real?

Dr. Berezen is right. There is no such thing as ADHD. ADHD is not a real disease.

Is Your Child Addicted to Mobile Devices?

A recent survey found that 47 percent of parents feel that their child is “addicted” to a mobile device.

The Drama of the Gifted Child: Part 2

Therapy is the only route by which we can leave behind the cruel, invisible prison of our childhood.

Trump, Wolff, and Freedom of the Press

"I will tell you the one description that everyone gave, everyone has in common: They all say he is like a child.”

Why Don't Sexual Assault Victims Come Forward Sooner?

If Moore actually sexually abused or harassed them, why did the accusers wait until he was a candidate for a prestigious position to speak out against him?

Younger Kids Are More Likely to Be Diagnosed with ADHD

Relatively young children in a classroom (with birthdays in September-December) are more likely to be misdiagnosed with ADHD.

Do Children Really Need Psychiatric Medication?

Mental illness can be fatal. But in some cases, so can psychiatric medications.

35 Activities to do with your Child

Melinda Gates warns about the negative effects of technology on today’s children

Why Parents Should Put Down Their Smartphones

Eighty percent of a child's brain development occurs in the first three years of life. A child's brain development is fed through parent-child verbal and nonverbal interactions.

The Mediterranean Diet and ADHD

New research finds a correlation between an unhealthy diet—and a dysfunctional family environment—with an increased risk of a child getting an ADHD diagnosis.

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