March 10, 2026

We are being immersed in a world with all types of artificial intelligence (AI). Most of us feel a mix of amazement and astonishment, and sometimes we’re aghast and alarmed. Experts predict (and we can all see) that the inclusion of AI in our daily lives is likely here to stay.

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February 10, 2026

In this video, Psychologist Dr. Sandra Wartski reviews 5 of her favorite strategies about helping raise children who feel loved and connected.

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January 10, 2026

Our culture presents a confusing array of messages about bodies, eating, and health. We see media images that promote unrealistic (and generally unreal) bodies, sensationalized news stories about “health,” and an ongoing push for perfection. This “normative discontent” reflects rampant weightism and lookism in our world. Body negativity has been a long-standing issue for many decades, but today’s culture can feel even more extreme because of often misguided social media messages and heavily edited images.

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December 8, 2025

When something feels off or amiss with a friend, coworker or family member, we may know that we need to talk but sometimes hesitate because we don’t know how to approach the topic. Communication is naturally easier when we are addressing lighter or more cheerful material, but communication is just as important during difficult times. However, there are some guidelines to keep in mind when approaching a situation that needs more direct interaction.

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November 7, 2025

The concept of Emotional Quotient (EQ) or Emotional Intelligence (EI) is widely recognized as an important aspect of life success. Neurodivergent people have unique strengths and weaknesses, which are unfortunately sometimes interpreted as impacting EQ negatively; however, this deserves re-examination. As psychologist and author Dr. Temple Grandin, who herself has autism, states, “I am different, not less.”

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