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At some point or another, many parents of gifted children contemplate homeschooling their children. It may be when the children are still young and haven’t yet started school, or it may be after they’re in school and the parents realize that the children’s needs are not being met. Homeschooling can be a real asset if you have a gifted child, allowing them to receive individual attention and a gifted individualized education plan (IEP) without the red tape of getting your child special services....

Being pregnant can sometimes feel like you are in a new body. Along with steadily gaining weight and feeling your baby move and kick, you might notice you are sensitive in ways you weren’t before. Your sense of smell may suddenly become heightened, or you may have blurred vision. If your skin feels extra sensitive, this is most likely just another change brought on by your pregnancy. In most cases, skin sensitivities are normal and nothing to worry about....

What Does Stella Mean? If you’re looking for a modern name with vintage roots for a baby girl, then Stella might be it. The name Stella is of Latin and Italian origin meaning “celestial star.” In the past, it could also have been used to describe someone who lived in a location with the word “star” in its name. A person that lived at a place where the roads radiated out in various different directions, like in the shape of a star, may also have been called Stella....

ADHD masking may also be called “camouflaging.” This is when someone with ADHD tries to cover up their symptoms by copying the behaviors of people who don’t have it. ADHD masking may be a way for some people with ADHD to fit in socially, avoid being stigmatized, or feel more accepted. ADHD masking is when someone with ADHD presents in a way that makes them seem like they are not living with the disorder....

What Is Earthing? Although earthing can positively impact the mind, this form of grounding differs from the practice used in mental health treatment. Earthing research suggests reduced pain, stress, and inflammation and an improvement of overall mental well-being. This technique restores the connection between the body and the electrical currents of the earth. Earthing Earthing, also known as grounding, allows people to directly connect their bodies with the Earth and use its natural electric charges to stabilize them....

What Is Multimodal Therapy? Multimodal therapy (MMT) is a type of holistic approach to psychotherapy, usually involving several therapeutic techniques or approaches at once. In other words, the focus tends to be on treating the whole person rather than focusing too narrowly on specific symptoms. It is also called “eclectic therapy” or “integrative psychotherapy.” Multi-modal therapy was developed by psychologist Arnold Lazarus in the 1960s when he noticed that clients would benefit from using more than one type of therapy at a time....

The practice of a mother eating her placenta is nothing new; many mammals eat their own placenta after giving birth, usually as a way to ward off any potential predators who may endanger their offspring. The practice of human mothers eating their own placentas (known as placentophagy), however, is a relatively newer practice that is thought to have originated perhaps in the 1970s, as part of the movement to incorporate more natural birthing methods....

Robert Jeffrey Sternberg is an American psychologist known for his theories on love, intelligence, and creativity. He was born in New Jersey on December 9, 1949. Sternberg’s interest in psychology began early in life. After experiencing test anxiety and doing poorly on an exam, he realized that the test was not an accurate measure of his actual knowledge and abilities. When he retook the same test in a different room with a group of younger students, he found that he felt more confident and scored much higher as a result....

Chorioamnionitis is a bacterial infection of the membranes that surround the fetus in the uterus (the chorion and amnion) and the amniotic fluid (the liquid that the fetus floats in) during pregnancy. This condition occurs in approximately 2 percent of births, and when not detected and treated, can lead to serious complications for the mother and baby. The consequences of chorioamnionitis are varied. In the best cases, when the infection is detected and treated in a timely manner, there may be no long-term complications for you or your baby lasting beyond delivery....

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive civil rights law that protects people with disabilities. It was signed into law in 1990, and its provisions were expanded under the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. In 2010, the Department of Justice released a revised set of regulations for service dogs with respect to title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) of the ADA....

3-year-olds are funny, thoughtful, creative, loving little creatures. Your child has moved past the baby and toddler stage and into the preschool stage, which is a super fun time. You will start to feel like you have a real little kid now, and you’ll be able to interact with your child in new and exciting ways. Many parents feel relieved to move past the “terrible twos” phase, and hope that their child will become a little easier to manage and less prone to meltdowns....

Cheating on your partner is certainly a breach of trust in a relationship. However, if you feel bad about it, you might be wondering what you should do next. You might want to tell your partner or end the relationship. This article takes a look at the reasons people cheat and offers ways to deal with this situation. Why You Might Have Cheated No one plans to cheat when they get into a relationship, however, it is one of the most common reasons married couples divorce....

Excessive talking is a common symptom for kids with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), who often have trouble inhibiting and controlling their responses. They may blurt out whatever first comes to mind, whether appropriate or not, without thinking through how their words may be received. Kids and adults with ADHD may also monopolize conversations and talk excessively. Some parents might refer to it as “diarrhea of the mouth.” It is like hyperactivity with words....

Being a highly sensitive person (HSP) is not a bad thing. It simply means that you tend to process emotions and experiences more deeply. You are quite aware of your surroundings and have a keen gift for picking up on subtle cues in your environment that others may not notice. Since highly sensitive people tend to pick up on these subtle cues and process those more deeply than other people do, it’s not a surprise that they commonly feel overwhelmed during experiences that are not-so-subtle....

A new study conducted by Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education explored parenting styles during the pandemic. Participants took a daily survey for three weeks that asked them how much control they gave their children over their day. Key Takeaways A recent study sought to find out which daily structure was more conducive to a positive, peaceful environment for parents sheltering in place with their children.Allowing children autonomy had a positive impact on parents’ and children’s well-being....

For several months, we’ve been told what we need to keep ourselves—and each other—safe from COVID-19: Face masks, a constant supply of hand sanitizer, and more personal space than most of us are accustomed to, for starters. You can add patience and resilience to the list too—they are undoubtedly needed for getting through stay-at-home orders and coping with restrictions in all areas of life. Key Takeaways A state of “flow” is when you lose yourself in a particular activity—one that is relatively challenging and lets you monitor your progress toward a specific goal....

Online schooling has been an option for many K–12 students for a number of years, but even in the best of times, a virtual education comes with significant challenges for parents and students alike. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents found it more stressful than ever to deal with the hurdles and hiccups of online school. Experiencing technical difficulties, having limited access to teachers, and worrying about your child’s social development—as you try to do your own work or responsibilities around the home—can be very overwhelming and stressful....

Approximately 5% of people in the world live with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a condition that affects the brain’s development in ways that makes it hard for the person to sit still and pay attention. As a result, people with ADHD may struggle to focus. This can be upsetting and discouraging for the person and frustrating for others around them, says Aimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of “Understanding Bipolar Disorder....

Although moving to a new city might feel like a disaster to a teen, starting a new school can be a positive experience. That doesn’t mean your teen won’t struggle to adjust, however. Switching peer groups, adjusting to a new academic schedule, and leaving behind old friends can be very hard for adolescents. And it’s not just about social expectations—a new school can also cause challenges in academic and extracurricular areas....

A conformity experiment can be an interesting project idea if you need to perform some sort of experiment for a psychology class. Learn more about the psychology of conformity and explore some conformity experiment ideas that you might want to consider. History During the 1950s, psychologist Solomon Asch conducted a series of experiments known as the Asch conformity experiments that demonstrated the impact of social pressure on individual behavior. In Asch’s classic experiment, participants were told that they were in an experiment on vision....