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What Is Arrival Fallacy? Have you ever had the experience of working hard to reach a goal in life, only to find that once you get to the finish line, you’re filled with depression and stress, rather than happiness? If so, you may be experiencing something called the arrival fallacy. The arrival fallacy stems from the idea ingrained into many of us since we were children that the key to happiness in life is having a good job, making lots of money, getting married, experiencing notoriety in our careers—just generally having a forward-thinking, goal-oriented mindset....

What Is Embodiment? Embodiment and Somatic Therapy Scientists are finding that thoughts reside in the body, not just in the mind. According to the APA Dictionary of Psychology, embodied cognition is the concept that “the human mind is largely determined by the structures of the human body (morphology, sensory and motor systems) and its interactions with the physical environment.” Embodiment When people experience the world through their bodies and senses, they may feel grounded in their physical bodies or embodied....

Sending your child off to college is challenging enough, but doing it during a pandemic can be downright nerve-wracking. After all, no one wants to get that call that their child has tested positive for coronavirus. Even with vaccinations, students are still experiencing breakthrough cases of the virus, so you need to be prepared. Do you bring your student home? Do you encourage them to isolate at school? How do you track their symptoms?...

When it comes to coping with bullying, there is no denying that some kids not only handle it better, but also recover faster. But what is it that sets them apart from their peers? According to researchers, there are several characteristics that tend to be present in those who are victimized by bullying, including low self-esteem, lack of assertiveness, difficulty making friends, and poor social skills. Conversely, when kids have solid self-esteem, are assertive, possess strong social skills, and have healthy friendships, they are not only less likely to be targeted by bullies but also are better equipped to deal with bullying if it does occur....

If you’re experiencing diastasis recti, getting back into a fitness groove after pregnancy and childbirth requires some careful planning and specific exercises to help heal and strengthen the deep core muscles. Diastasis recti happens when the two muscle bellies of the rectus abdominis separate. The separation between the right and left sides of this muscle can happen during pregnancy when the linea alba, or the tissue between the rectus abdominis muscles, stretches to allow the body room for your baby....

If your teen isn’t interested in sports—or is unable to play for one reason or another—it’s important to keep them involved in some type of after-school activity. Teens have a lot of free time outside of school and after-school activities keep them physically, mentally, and socially active. Consider these alternatives for teens who don’t want to be involved in traditional sports. A Part-Time Job A part-time job provides teens with a multitude of benefits....

Ad lib feeding refers to feeding babies “as desired,” meaning when they’re hungry, rather than on a schedule. It’s also known as “feeding on demand.” The term ad lib feeding comes from the Latin phrase ad libitum, meaning at will. Ad Lib Feeding Versus Feeding on a Schedule For decades, moms were encouraged to put their babies on a schedule. But that’s changed. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Dietetic Association, and the World Health Organization now recommend that healthy babies should be fed when they show signs of hunger rather than when a clock indicates “it’s time....

What Does Aria Mean? Aria means “song” or “melody” in Italian. Its literal translation is “air,” and it is a musical term that refers to an elaborate vocal solo usually found within a larger piece of music, generally an opera. Aria means “lioness” in Greek. In Persian, Aria is a gender-neutral name that means “noble.” In Greek mythology, Aria is a woman in Crete who, with Apollo, bore a son named Miletos....

You can boost your fertility by making lifestyle changes and dropping unhealthy habits. Whether you’re just starting to try to conceive, or you’ve been trying for a long time, it’s worth taking the time to make changes now. But… it’s essential you go into this with a straight head and reasonable expectations. Here’s how to make lifelong changes — not just spur of the moment ones. Have Realistic Expectations First, the bad news: if you’re infertile, lifestyle change is unlikely to be your “cure....

Your usual self-care routines may have taken a backseat when you were pregnant. Most people know to avoid using retinol or getting Botox while expecting, but once you have the baby, you’ll be able to do things you avoided during pregnancy. You can eat raw fish, drink champagne, take Advil, and dye your hair. In fact, dyeing your hair is widely considered to be safe during both the pregnancy and breastfeeding stages....

You’ve made it through some of the first-year milestones with your baby like smiling, rolling over, and sitting up on their own. One of the biggest physical milestones that starts within the first year is teething. While it can be anxiety-inducing to see your baby in pain while teething, it’s important to monitor their physical development. Once your baby’s teeth start coming in, it’s time to start brushing. After picking out a toothbrush, next comes toothpaste....

Beloved by both children and adults, Cheerios can make a great morning meal or midday snack. But since cereal seems like a choking hazard—after all, it’s solid, small, and round—it’s no wonder many parents wonder when it’s appropriate to introduce Cheerios to their baby. As it happens, Cheerios are perfectly safe for babies who reach certain developmental milestones, according to Mark R. Corkins, MD, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Tennessee....

Pineapple is full of fiber and important vitamins, so it seems like an ideal food to eat during pregnancy. You may have heard that pineapple can induce labor by stimulate contractions to induce labor late in pregnancy or even cause pregnancy loss or miscarriage in early pregnancy. However, those worries about eating pineapple during pregnancy are completely unfounded. The truth is that it is safe for you to eat pineapple during all three trimesters of pregnancy....

What Is Compounded Grief? Compounded grief, also known as cumulative grief, occurs when multiple losses pile up over one another. An example of compounded grief is experiencing the loss of a friend or a loved one, followed by the loss of a pet, and then a few months later, the loss of a job as well, Dr. Marcum explains. Compounded Grief Compounded grief can be described as a series of losses that occur over a relatively brief period of time, says Meghan Marcum, PsyD, chief psychologist at AMFM Healthcare....

What is concrete reasoning and what are some examples? How does this differ from abstract reasoning? Forms of Reasoning There are two basic forms of reasoning: concrete and abstract. Both are critically important for day to day life, but most people are better at one type of reasoning than the other. Children with learning disabilities may find it more difficult than typical children to reason through a problem to find a solution....

As the name suggests, experiential learning involves learning from experience. The theory was proposed by psychologist David Kolb who was influenced by the work of other theorists including John Dewey, Kurt Lewin, and Jean Piaget. According to Kolb, this type of learning can be defined as “the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. Knowledge results from the combinations of grasping and transforming the experience.“ Experiential learning theory differs from cognitive and behavioral theories in that cognitive theories emphasize the role of mental processes while behavioral theories ignore the possible role of subjective experience in the learning process....

Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks. It occurs in 10% to 20% of all pregnancies, most often before the 13th week of gestation. Many of these miscarriages happen before women even know they’re pregnant. It’s estimated that around 10% of known pregnancies are lost in the first trimester. Fewer than 4% of pregnancies miscarry in the second trimester. Overview The physical and emotional experience of a miscarriage can vary significantly based on the cause and timing of the loss and other individual factors....

The formal operational stage is the fourth and final stage of Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. It begins at approximately age 12 and lasts into adulthood. At this point in development, thinking becomes much more sophisticated and advanced. Kids can think about abstract and theoretical concepts and use logic to come up with creative solutions to problems. Skills such as logical thought, deductive reasoning, and systematic planning also emerge during this stage....

The holidays are a fun and joyous time but also a very busy one, and holiday stress and anxiety in children can and does happen. During the holidays, there are lots of fun activities and events going on, both at home and at school. And while that can be a good thing, the reality is that all that hustle and bustle means schedules are often out of whack, bedtimes get pushed back, and routines are disrupted....

Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of morning sickness. While at least 70% of pregnant women may experience the nausea and vomiting of morning sickness, sometimes these symptoms become much more aggravated than is typical—this is hyperemesis gravidarum. It is estimated that between 0.5% to 2% of pregnant women experience this extreme, persistent form of morning sickness, which by definition is the loss of at least 5% of body weight....