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» Virginia Tech Study Finds 89% of Children with Nighttime Fears Improved Significantly Following Use of Children's Book, Uncle Lightfoot, Flip That Switch

SENECA, S.C., March 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the March 2015 issue of the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, a Virginia Tech study found that Uncle Lightfoot, Flip That Switch significantly reduced fear of the dark in 89% of the subjects, ages 5 to 7.  The article, "Treating...

» Psychologists welcome overhaul of children and young people's mental health services
The British Psychological Society welcomes the announcement of a five-year plan for a complete overhaul of mental health services for children and young people in England.

» The Odd Truth About “Pathological” Lying

Why would someone lie about things that appear inconsequential, or in situations where the truth would seem to do just as well? The truth about what sometimes seems to be senseless, irrational or "pathological" lying is that there's actually a purpose to it, and that purpose is almost always the same.

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» Avoid 'overvaluing' your child to prevent narcissism
'Emotional warmth' in parenting is the key to making sure your children grow up full of self-esteem, rather than narcissism, according to a new study.