Dr. Chelsea Hetherington, Ph.D.

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A child psychology expert weighs in on how to use positive punishment and discipline techniques as an alternative to punishment with kids.

Tips for parents on how to talk to teens about therapy and find the right therapist for your teen.

How to feel with holiday depression, stress, and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder as you plan for the holiday season with your family.

Unfortunately, the adoption process for LGBT couples is often more complicated than it should be.

Lack of attention from parents or uninvolved parenting can have negative effects on children's development and behavior. Learn why children need parental love and attention.

Talk to teens about safe sex and birth control options like the pill and IUDs is important to prevent pregnancy and STIs.

How to recognize signs of schizophrenia in teens and young adults. How to get treatment and help schizophrenic teens through medication and therapy.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's custody battle over their kids raises questions of alleged domestic abuse.

Is it trendy to be transgender? How parents can understand gender confusion in kids and support their child's gender identity.

The back to school necklace trend has a darker meaning for teen's mental health.

What to expect as kids go back to school and in-person learning after over 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

If your kids have back-to-school anxiety, here are some tips to make the school year easier and ease the back-to-school woes.

This article goes over important information that you need to know so you can take care of your mental health while pregnant!