Defining Attachment Styles & What Yours Means
You’ve probably heard about “attachment styles” before, whether it was from your therapist or in a psychology class! Attachment theory was coined in the 1960s by British psychologist John Bowlby and American-Canadian psychologist Mary Ainsworth. Attachment theory basically describes how present and responsive your caregivers were to your needs as a baby! It drives the […]
Anxiety Attack vs Panic Attack: How to Tell the Difference
Pop quiz! What is the difference between an anxiety attack vs panic attack? Are they the same thing? NOPE! As much as you might think they are the same, they’re actually two different kinds of experiences and conditions. Good thing that quiz wasn’t graded, hey? Just kidding, you’re still an A+ student in our eyes! […]
Tantrum vs Meltdown: What’s the Difference?
If you’re a parent, you’ve likely dealt with your child having a tantrum before. Maybe your child didn’t want to leave the park that day, or brushing their teeth was a biiiig no from them. A tantrum can include crying, screaming, lashing out, and some really overwhelming emotions. It’s stressful for you and your child! […]
What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? 10 Criteria To Look For
Anxiety sucks. There, we said it. We were all thinking it so we said (wrote?) it. So what IS generalized anxiety disorder (or GAD to its close friends)? You might be reading this because you’ve been feeling extra shitty lately and are starting to wonder if it’s more than just *gestures vaguely at the world*. […]
Understanding Fatphobia and Anti-Fat Bias
You’ve probably heard it all before, especially if you’re a fat person. “Fat people can’t be fit. They can’t be healthy. They aren’t taking care of themselves. Fat people need to change their diet and lifestyle. If a fat person’s body can’t fit into a brand’s clothes or certain seats in public places, they should […]
5 Best Ways To Handle Toddler Tantrums
Ohhhh, kids! The joys of learning and living with your little bestie! Until they go through a toddler tantrum and you BOTH find yourselves crying in the middle of the produce section… Before you walk into the grocery store with your child, they’re happy and content and even excited to help you find a […]
5 Activities for Kids With ADHD: How To Parent & Support Them
So, you’re spending time with a child with ADHD, and you want to know how to keep them stimulated. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, or babysitter, you’ve come to the right place! (We’re gonna call you a caretaker because that list is a biiiit of a mouthful.) Let’s go over a few […]
5 Benefits of Labelling Your Feelings & Using a Mood Tracker
How are you feeling today? Sometimes the answer is simple, but most of the time, it’s a whooole bunch of feelings throughout the day that add up to a big, emotional soup. That can be difficult to put into words. And how do you work through your feelings if you can’t even describe them? That’s […]