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psychologytoday.com > nz > blog > rethinking-rivalry-competition-and-collaboration > 202608 > september-and-the-second-shift

September and the Second Shift

3+ hour, 6+ min ago   (259+ words) Posted August 30, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Back-to-school preparation is way more than what appears to be a collection of errands on a to-do list. It seems to represent a form of parental investment directed toward a deeper psychological goal: helping…...

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psychologytoday.com > nz > blog > mental-health-reimagined > 202608 > the-dark-side-of-parent-support-groups > amp

The Dark Side of Parent Support Groups

10+ hour, 31+ min ago   (793+ words) Updated August 30, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader That need is real, but these groups are structured in a way that promotes misinformation, and the harm to children can no longer be overlooked. An echo chamber reinforces beliefs through repeated contact with…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > good-daughtering > 202608 > we-expect-women-to-do-invisible-work-then-watch-them-fall

We Expect Women to Do Invisible Work, Then Watch Them Fall

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (698+ words) Posted August 29, 2026 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley When women do invisible family labor well, it can look like they aren't doing anything at all. The appointment gets made. Someone notices the child needs new shoes. The birthday card arrives. Grandma gets…...

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Self-Hatred

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (859+ words) Reviewed by Abigail Fagan on August 26, 2026 Self-hatred encompasses continual feelings of inadequacy, guilt, and low self-esteem. People may constantly compare themselves to others, perceive only the negative and ignore the positive, and believe they will never be "good enough." But…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > your-quality-of-life > 202608 > why-audhd-can-be-more-challenging-than-autism-or-adhd-alone

Why AuDHD Can Be More Challenging Than Autism or ADHD Alone

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (456+ words) Posted August 28, 2026 | Reviewed by Devon Frye AuDHD is a grassroots term that arose from the neurodivergent community—largely through usage in social media—as a means to identify, learn about, and advocate for people who have both autism and ADHD....

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psychologytoday.com > za > blog > the-other-side-of-relationships > 202608 > whens-the-last-time-somebody-lifted-you-in-the-air

When's the Last Time Somebody Lifted You in the Air?

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (1112+ words) Posted August 23, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Co-authored with Galit Romanelli It's Lesson 13 in the course Interventions in Family Therapy. Today I'm teaching the three parts in each of us: the parent, the partner, and the child. The class wasn't getting…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > school-culture > 202602 > why-children-lie

Why Children Lie

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (618+ words) Posted February 13, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina Lying is a phenomenon that challenges parents and teachers alike. Children, especially young children, have a strong sense of right and wrong, and when they notice that a peer is violating shared expectations, they…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > your-emotional-meter > 202508 > are-relationships-worth-the-risk-of-being-hurt

Are Relationships Worth the Risk of Being Hurt?

1+ year, 5+ day ago   (397+ words) Updated August 25, 2025 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. So many questions come up when thinking about the complexity of relationships. Are they worth the risk of being hurt? Are they really that important? What makes them fulfilling? And why do we…...

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psychologytoday.com > us > blog > changing-minds > 202608 > rethinking-adhd-study-habits

Rethinking ADHD Study Habits

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (272+ words) Posted August 23, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader How can you use this principle to support your child or teen with ADHD in their approach to homework and studying this school year? Even if your child can hyperfocus for hours, breaks are…...

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psychologytoday.com > za > blog > bonus-families > 202608 > parallel-parenting-vs-co-parenting

Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (905+ words) Posted August 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader A: After a breakup, parents may choose a parallel parenting approach to limit communication and reduce conflict. But parallel parenting doesn't eliminate the need to share information about your child. The big question is: When…...