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During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the world had to navigate the transition into a digital landscape—therapists included. Online therapy—the practice of therapy via text, audio phone calls, video conferencing, and emails—became the new norm. While teletherapy existed prior to the pandemic, with apps like Talkspace and BetterHelp providing mental health services online, it skyrocketed during the pandemic because therapists and clients were left with no other option. The collective nature of the crisis taught many the importance of maintaining our mental health the same way we would our physical health....

The last thing most parents of gifted children would think their kids will have problems with is homework. After all, gifted children are cognitively advanced and learn quickly. Unfortunately, for some parents, visions of straight-A report cards are replaced by one or more (or even all) of these problems: Child does homework but doesn’t turn it in Child procrastinates Child rushes and makes careless errors Child says they did it at school, but didn’t It’s not unusual for a gifted child to experience some or all of these problems....

Despite the fact that many parents today are searching for more creative and unique names for their little ones, there are still some first letters that are not used as much as others. One such letter is “Q,” which is very rarely used in the United States. Of the top 100 most popular baby names of 2021 for males and females according to the Social Security Administration, only one “Q” name, Quinn, made the list, clocking in at No....

Whether you offer one side or both sides at each feeding, you should alternate the breast that you start each feeding on. If you nurse from one side at each feeding, it may be a little easier to tell which breast you should start the next feeding on because the opposite side will most likely be larger and fuller when the next feeding time comes around. However, if you breastfeed from both breasts at each feeding, it may not be as obvious....

Human psychology is defined as the science of the mind and behavior. It encompasses the scientific study of the mind and behavior and the application of these principles to help prevent, treat, and diagnose mental health conditions. Psychologists explore both typical and atypical behavior to understand the human experience fully. Psychology plays an important role in helping people live better lives. By learning about the basics of behavior and the human mind, people can gain a greater understanding of themselves and others....

Just about every person trying to get pregnant wants to know when it’s ovulation day. Luckily, once you know what to look for, ovulation signs and symptoms aren’t difficult to notice. Ovulation is when an egg is released from the ovary. When the egg is ovulated, you want sperm waiting in the fallopian tubes available to fertilize that egg. In other words, ideally, sexual intercourse should occur the day or two before the moment of ovulation in order to increase your odds of conception....

Have you ever lost control of your emotions and did something in the heat of the moment that you later regretted? Perhaps you’ve “lost it” or blown up at someone—your partner or child, work colleague, or perhaps the driver of another car—to such a degree that later, you realized was uncalled for. If your answer is yes, then you’ve probably been hijacked by your amygdala. Overview The term “amygdala hijacking” was first used by psychologist Daniel Goleman in his 1995 book, “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” to refer to an immediate and intense emotional reaction that’s out of proportion to the situation....

What Is an Aphrodisiac? An aphrodisiac is any substance or food that increases sexual desire, arousal, behavior, performance, or pleasure. There are a number of reasons why people may want to take an aphrodisiac to improve their sex lives. Such reasons may include low libido or to improve sexual performance, but sometimes people may want to simply try to enjoy sex more. Although many products purport to increase sexual desire and pleasure, the effectiveness of aphrodisiacs has not yet been firmly established....

According to Sophocles, Oedipus the King killed his father and had sex with his mother. It wasn’t until years later, however, that Oedipus found out that he committed patricide and incest—initially not knowing that his father was his father and his mother was his mother. After Oedipus found out what he did, he struck out his own eyes. Oedipus’s reason for self-blinding involved guilt and was allegorical: He was initially blind to the atrocious acts that he committed....

A cesarean section or c-section is a surgical birth. This means that the birth will take place in an operating room. In general, guests are not allowed to attend a surgery, but exceptions are usually made when surgery is also childbirth. Benefit of C-Section Support No matter what kind of birth you have, having someone with you helps you to stay calm and focused on the birth. It is also important to have others witness the birth with you, which is why pregnant people often chose their partners to go with them to the surgery, even though that person may or may not be the most comforting to them....

Whether you’re a daily imbiber, heavy drinker, or frequent binge drinker, you’re likely to experience withdrawal symptoms when you quit. Unfortunately, there’s little to no evidence that tapering off reduces the effects of alcohol withdrawal, some of which can be severe or even life-threatening. Quitting with proper medical supervision may be more important than whether you stop gradually or all at once. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use or addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area....

Cutting is a type of self-harm in which teens deliberately cut or scratch themselves with knives, razor blades, or other sharp objects, but not with any intention of trying to commit suicide. Other self-harm behaviors can include head-banging, branding or burning their skin, overdosing on medications, and strangulation. These behaviors are more common than you might think with an estimated range of 6.4% to 30.8% of teens admitting to trying to harm themselves....

Stomach and digestive issues are common during pregnancy. You may hear plenty about morning sickness and constipation, but less about diarrhea. Although it may not get as much attention, diarrhea is another gastrointestinal issue that many pregnant people can face. However, diarrhea is not usually linked to morning sickness and isn’t typically considered an early sign of pregnancy. In fact, diarrhea can happen in any trimester. That said, some people consider diarrhea an early sign of pregnancy....

Psychotherapy or talk therapy is a major form of mental health care. This treatment is made up of a number of interventions that relieve psychological, behavioral, and sometimes even physical conditions that affect mental wellbeing. In most cases, talk therapy takes place in meetings between a patient and a mental health professional who may be a psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, or another certified expert. These meetings usually employ a number of techniques and approaches in an attempt to improve the patient’s quality of life....

Before you choose your child’s babysitter, consider asking any/all of these important and relevant questions. Just as with a childcare center, the answers provided should make you feel comfortable and confident leaving your youngster(s) in their care. After the interview, don’t forget to check references before you hire someone. Questions to Ask a Prospective Babysitter When interviewing possible babysitters, there are a multitude of questions to ask. You’ll want to ask about general qualifications and anything pertaining to specific needs for your family, such as the ability to drive, help with homework, cook, or speak another language....

While the number of children born each year in the U.S. via surrogacy is a small percentage of the total, the number of families turning to this practice has risen sharply in the last 20 years. According to a study in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, the percentage of surrogate births out of all assisted births tripled between 1999 and 2014, while the number of infants born annually via surrogate doubled between 2004 and 2008....

What Is Focus? Have you ever read the same paragraph multiple times without absorbing a word of it? Or, sat in a classroom and faced the teacher, but been so lost in your own thoughts that you haven’t heard a word they’ve said? Or, zoned out during a meeting as you thought about all the things pending on your to-do list? If you’ve ever been in a situation where you’ve been physically present but mentally absent, the missing element is focus....

Deafness is a disorder affecting the ability to hear. It refers to the complete inability to hear. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the diagnostic category of deafness does not include people with limited hearing. People with limited hearing would be served under the category of hearing impairment under the IDEA. The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) defines deafness as the “audiological condition of not hearing.” The NAD includes people with very limited hearing who cannot rely on their limited sense of hearing for comfortable communication....

Transition in special education programs, in general, refers to the movement from one program to another. The “official” term, however, usually refers to the transition from school-based to adult services. This major transition occurs at age 22, when a child ages out of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and their IEP (Individualized Education Plan), and is served, instead, by adult vocational and developmental agencies. Types of Transitions While the biggest transition occurs at age 22, your child will go through a number of transitions—even if they stay in the same school district throughout their growing up years....

We face enough stress in life without putting more on ourselves, but that’s exactly what many of us do, in one way or another, sometimes without even realizing it. The first step toward easing off of yourself is to realize when you might be making things harder on yourself unnecessarily. Without blaming yourself, why not learn what you can do to stop the self-sabotage and be your own strongest ally in stress relief?...