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As parents and caregivers nationwide prepare for the holidays, they will have more to consider than just their kids’ wish lists. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to supply chain shortages in a number of areas, and the toy industry is no exception. This lack of supply, however, has not lessened the necessity of toy safety—both for shoppers and children. Key Takeaways The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released safety tips for shoppers in the wake of potential toy shortages....

Textbooks can be a valuable way to learn about psychology, but they are certainly not the only learning tool out there. Thanks to the Internet, there are plenty of different ways that you can increase your knowledge about psychology without ever cracking open a textbook. Psychology Websites The goal of the Verywell.com Psychology website is to help high school students, college students, and psychology enthusiasts learn more about the human mind and behavior....

Have you ever coaxed a friend to drink even if they didn’t really want to? Or interrupted your partner while they were on a work call? Or texted a co-worker after hours? If so, you may have made them uncomfortable and crossed a boundary, even if you didn’t necessarily mean to. Boundaries According to the American Psychological Association, boundaries are limits that people set to protect themselves in an activity, situation, or relationship....

Tucking my ketamine lozenge into my purse with one hand as I ordered a Lyft with the other hand, all I could think of is how weird this was. I Tried It is a series that features accounts of real experiences with innovative new treatments, techniques, or practices that are making waves in the mental health world. Each installment in the series is unique to the writer’s experience and may not be representative of the experiences or views of others....

These days, many of us are rethinking the way that history and culture were taught to us. We want to ensure that our children get a more accurate and inclusive education around issues of race, diversity, colonization, heritage, and American history. As such, many of us are looking to reframe certain traditional holidays that might not honestly represent all perspectives and experiences. Columbus Day is one example of this. The holiday celebrates Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, but for many of us, it represents the unjust, forceful colonization of the Indigenous American people....

Should you eat fish while pregnant or avoid it altogether? Pregnant people get lots of conflicting messages about which foods they should and should not eat, especially when it comes to fish. So we’re here to set the record straight. Say “Yes” to Fish While individuals will have varying dietary restrictions, by and large, fish can (and should) be a healthy part of a pregnant person’s diet. This is because fish is a healthy, lean source of protein....

People with panic disorder frequently want to know if there is any technique or medication that can completely rid them of symptoms. The truth is that panic disorder can never be entirely cured. However, it can be effectively managed to the point that it no longer significantly impairs your life. One reason why there is no permanent cure is that panic disorder varies greatly from person to person. What works for one person may not be effective at all for another....

For most children today, kindergarten is the new first grade. The kindergarten lesson plans that are currently used by teachers are a far cry from the kindergarten activities that were emphasized just a few decades ago. Kindergartners today are spending less time on play and more time on academic pursuits such as reading, writing, and math. Many kindergarten classes are now full-day rather than the previous norm of half-day. And many kindergartners get homework, sometimes every day....

It’s completely normal for the end of the relationship to have a profound effect on mental health, but it’s tough to know who feels the loss more strongly. A recently published study in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that men were more likely to seek help with breakups on Reddit, usually in break up specific subreddits like r/breakups. Key Takeaways A recent study found men were more likely than women to seek help on Reddit regarding relationships....

Young people want to talk about consent in a nuanced way that accounts for the many gray areas they experience while navigating sex and relationships, new research finds. Key Takeaways Young people want to talk about consent in a way that goes beyond binaries about rape and “active consent,” new research finds.They reported being able to talk about and understand consent more when it was represented by a continuum. Though young people are well aware of the binary, legal definitions of consent, those definitions don’t adequately capture the varying experiences they have, according to the research, which was published in the journal Sex Education....

Remember how your baby happily gobbled up everything from plain avocado to shredded wheat during their first year or so of life? When that blissful time of food experimentation comes to a screeching halt sometime around your little one’s second birthday, it’s easy to place the blame on yourself, wondering if you’ve inadvertently done something to turn them into a picky eater. Key Takeaways Parents often blame themselves for their child’s picky eating habits....

Some percentage of kids are probably born naturally loving vegetables—but most kids don’t exactly consider veggies a treat. And for many parents, getting kids to eat a daily rainbow of leafy greens, roots, and stems can be a struggle. Vegetables, of course, provide fiber, antioxidants, and micronutrients that round out your child’s healthy diet. So it’s only natural (and, in fact, great!) to want to help your child reach their daily target of servings....

Spanish is the fourth most common language spoken on Earth, so it’s no wonder Spanish baby names are so popular throughout the world. The spread of the Spanish language and culture began during the Spanish Empire when Spain sent explorers to expand its territory, eventually including the Philippines, Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Central America, and much of South America and what is now the western and southern part of the United States....

Teens make potentially life-altering decisions every single day. Yet, most teens aren’t ever given skills about how to make healthy decisions. As a result, some teens struggle when they’re faced with decisions like: Should I get a job? What should I say to a friend who offers me a cigarette? Should I ask someone out on a date? Is it OK to become sexually active? Provide Guidance The key to helping your teen make the best decisions involves providing plenty of guidance, without overdoing it....

Nefazodone is an antidepressant that may help those who have not responded well to other antidepressants. It does carry a rare, but serious, risk of liver damage so it must be used carefully. Overview Let’s learn more about nefazodone, including its black box warnings, side effects, and dosages based on information from the U.Sf. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It’s important to note that the sale of Serzone, the brand medication of Nefazodone, was discontinued in 2003 in the United States due to the rare occurrence of severe liver damage....

What Is Teletherapy Teletherapy, also known as online therapy, e-therapy, e-counseling, or cyber-counseling, involves providing mental health services and support over the internet. Services can be offered through email, text messaging, video conferencing, online chat, messaging, or internet phone. Teletherapy can occur in real-time, such as in phone conversations and text messaging, or in a time-delayed format, such as through email messages. Though this type of therapy has limitations, it is quickly becoming an important resource for a growing number of people....

Cycling can be an excellent form of exercise. Research has found that cycling while commuting to work is linked to a reduced risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. It’s also a great way to get your heart rate up while getting plenty of fresh air. If you’re ready to get started, there are plenty of bikes to choose from. Before purchasing a bike, it’s important to choose one that’s equipped to handle the type of cycling you’d like to do....

Some psychologists feel that we are motivated to do things because of our internal desires and wishes (e.g., going to the gym every day because it makes us feel better). Others say that our actions are driven by external rewards (working out daily to win a cash prize). Incentive theory is one of the theories of motivation that suggests that behavior is motivated by outside reinforcement or incentives. Understanding how incentive theory works can help you better recognize what might be motivating you to act a certain way or engage in specific behaviors....

What are the options when there are concerns about transporting a resistant teen to a program that could help them? Perhaps you’ve found a treatment program to provide the help your troubled teen desperately needs, but your teen refuses to go and threatens to run away if you try to force them. Or perhaps you have fears your teen may try to physically harm themselves or someone else if you transport them to the program, especially if it’s far away....

Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are common during pregnancy. A UTI may not have any symptoms, but it may show up as a burning sensation during urination or the feeling of having to go again right away. Doctors routinely check for urinary tract infections during prenatal visits and treat them as soon as possible. Here’s what you need to know about the causes, treatment, and prevention of UTI’s during pregnancy. What Is a UTI?...