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If your children roll their eyes and say, “Whatever, Mom!” when you tell them to start their homework or pretend they can’t hear you when you tell them to turn off electronics, they are on the mild end of the disrespect spectrum. On the more serious end of the spectrum are behaviors such as name-calling, disregarding rules, and physical aggression. No matter where your child falls on the spectrum, it’s important to address disrespect before it gets worse....

Oh, the fun you can have with the letter “O!” From celebrity names like Oprah and Octavia to historical names such as Ophelia and Orson, there is no shortage of “O” names to choose from when picking a name for your little one. Here, we’ve rounded up the most popular names that begin with the letter “O,” all of which make unique options to help your baby boy or girl stand out from the crowd....

Miscarriages are usually no one’s fault. Sometimes people worry that exercising in early pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage, but this is very unlikely. In fact, doctors encourage most women to exercise throughout pregnancy and after they give birth. One research analysis that reviewed over 100 other studies on physical activity and pregnancy found less than 1% of “adverse events” were related to exercise, and these adverse events were uterine contractions—not miscarriages or other pregnancy complications....

If you are a parent, you may still have concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) even as vaccinations increase and things gradually continue to open up. After all, we know children are basically germ factories—they seem to catch everything going around in the community. And we also know that children can get sicker than most grown-ups (for example, with the seasonal flu), since their immune system is still developing. Key Takeaways...

For people with psychological problems like borderline personality disorder (BPD), various types of expressive writing have been shown to have a positive impact. People have used journaling as a means of expressing their feelings and healing for centuries. If you are struggling with a mental illness, expressive writing may be a useful addition to your therapy. What Is Expressive Writing? Expressive writing is hard to define because it is essentially anything you want it to be....

You can’t avoid screens in today’s world. There are TVs in waiting rooms, tablets in schools, and smartphones in most people’s pockets. As technology continues to emerge, and screens have become integrated into everyday life, some families have had trouble deciding how much time to allow kids to use electronics. Even the American Academy of Pediatrics has changed their advice over the years. For many years, they recommended no more than two hours of screen time per day for children....

Many pregnant women will fall during pregnancy. In fact, according to one study, nearly 30% of the women polled had fallen at least once in their pregnancy. Consequently, you are not alone when it comes to falling or being clumsy. This is something that happens with a fair bit of frequency. Why Falls Happen Sometimes it’s simply a matter of a change in the center of gravity. This happens at about the fourth month of pregnancy....

It is common for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to experience anger. In fact, anger is so prevalent in people with PTSD that it is considered one of the disorder’s hyperarousal symptoms. Although anger can lead to unhealthy behaviors such as substance use or impulsive behavior the emotion in and of itself is not bad. The Facets and Functions of Anger Certain emotions may feel unpleasant or uncomfortable, but they serve an important purpose....

How I Ended Up “Triple Feeding” My Newborn Daughter Before my first daughter was born, I made myself a stern promise: I will not get nutty about breastfeeding. I repeated this like a mantra in the weeks leading up to my due date. At 35, I was not the first of my friends to enter motherhood, and I had listened to hours of their stories about the unexpected struggles that can come with breastfeeding....

Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Friday Fix: How to Reframe Your Shame Shame is a painful feeling we all experience at one time or another. It often involves a deep-rooted fear that someone is going to find out about a mistake we made or a character flaw we have....

The truth is that everyone lies from time to time. Small lies to spare someone’s feelings, omissions to avoid revealing too much, and yes, even blatant attempts to mislead are all examples of how lies can work their way into everyday communication. But lies can have a serious impact. They can destroy relationships, undermine trust, and wreak havoc on your personal life. The good news is that you can stop lying....

There are many misconceptions about what depression looks like. You might envision someone who is too distraught to get out of bed. Or you may imagine someone who isn’t able to work or do activities due to their low mood. But, in reality, depression takes many forms and can range greatly in severeness. Sometimes, people have what’s called “functional depression.” What Is Functional Depression? Functional depression, or high-functioning depression, isn’t a clinical diagnosis....

Whether to breastfeed or not is a very personal decision. If you’re a mom-to-be or have just given birth and won’t be breastfeeding, or if you’ve been breastfeeding and have decided to stop, you’ll have one challenge to deal with: Before your body realizes it no longer needs to produce milk and stops lactating, it’s quite likely your breasts will become engorged. Breast engorgement isn’t pleasant. The breasts can become rock hard and very tender to the touch....

What Does Mila Mean? Because Mila is a common name in many regions, it has many meanings. In Spanish, Mila is derived from the name Milagros, which means “miracles.” In Italian, the name means “miracle,” while in Russian it means “gracious” or “dear one.” Typically, Mila is a nickname given to people with names like Camila and Emila; but the name has since taken on a life of its own and is now given as a stand-alone first name....

Modern grandmothers are expanding their roles and selecting varied names for themselves. There are lots of Omas who aren’t German and many Lolas who aren’t Filipino. If you like the sound of one of these grandmother names from another country, you should feel free to select it, although it’s a good idea to discuss whatever name you choose with the parents of your grandchild first. Many of these names appear in several variations and spellings....

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging in different ways for all people, it has presented additional hurdles to people who are neurodivergent and may be at increased risk for pandemic-related mental health problems—including higher rates of depression. Key Takeaways The COVID-19 pandemic created unique challenges and even some benefits for neurodivergent people.Constantly changing guidelines and reduced access to regular interests and schedules caused difficulties for many individuals. Neurodivergent people already faced difficulties before COVID-19—including higher rates of anxiety—but the pandemic added strains when social distancing increased isolation, shifted routines, increased screen time, and maxed out executive-functioning skills....

Billions of neurotransmitter molecules constantly work to keep our brains functioning, managing everything from breathing to heartbeat to learning and concentration levels. They can also affect various psychological functions such as fear, mood, pleasure, and joy. Neurotransmitter A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that carries, boosts, and balances signals between neurons (also known as nerve cells) and target cells throughout the body. These target cells may be in glands, muscles, or other neurons....

What Is Orthorexia Nervosa? The term “orthorexia nervosa” describes an obsession with healthy, “pure,” or “clean” eating. It was coined as an analogy to anorexia nervosa: “ortho,” meaning right; “orexia,” meaning hunger; and “nervosa” meaning fixation or obsession. Orthorexia is not recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) as an official eating disorder. It remains a proposed diagnosis that is attracting increased interest by researchers, treatment professionals, bloggers, and the public, especially as a desire for healthy food has become more mainstream....

Subscribe Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Every Monday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life. Meet Darryl Strawberry Darryl Strawberry played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball. During that time, he played for both the New York Mets and the New York Yankees....

Last year, a national emergency in children’s and adolescent’s mental health was declared by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s Hospital Association. Rates of childhood anxiety and depression have continued to rise during the past decade, and suicide is the second leading cause of death in 10- to 24-year-olds. Key Takeaways For parents, discussing mental health with your children can be intimidating....