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Gaming Addiction: 9 Signs Gaming Has Become an Addiction
Excessive and compulsive video gaming is a current psychological problem that has become increasingly popular over the last several...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jun 18, 20183 min read
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OCD & Children: 6 Potential Causes
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized as a psychiatric disorder in which a person experiences obsessions or recurrent,...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Aug 2, 20175 min read
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Effects of Emotional Neglect
The effects of physical abuse are fairly obvious – a bruising, cuts, burns, scrapes, etc., however, the effects of emotional abuse may be...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Dec 5, 20162 min read
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Single Parent Households
Childhood can be a very exciting and confusing time for most children as they learn, grow, develop relationships, and begin to mature....
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Nov 25, 20163 min read
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Bullying: 13 Side Effects
Although, many adults dismiss bullying in school as a childhood rite of passage, this form of aggression may have long-term psychological...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Nov 16, 20162 min read
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15 Common Reasons Why Some Children Hate Their Parents
Most parents love their children unconditionally for the moment they find out about the pregnancy or the child is born. Parents often...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Oct 28, 20163 min read
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Children and Mental Health Concerns
Children like adult’s experience emotions related to anxiety, sadness, fear, anger, etc. As children grown and develop it is not uncommon...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Sep 22, 20164 min read
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Children and Pica: 7 Associated Risks
Pica is the characterized as a persistent eating of substances such as dirt, paint, or other non-edible objects or substances that have...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Sep 15, 20163 min read
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5 Key Benefits of Mediation During Divorce
Unfortunately, some marriages do not grow, flourish or succeed leading to divorce. The end of a marriage can be an extremely difficult...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Sep 5, 20162 min read
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Parenting Children in Today’s Society
This does not come as no big surprise to most of us that happen to be conscious; there is a big difference between the children growing...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Aug 4, 20163 min read
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Single Parenting & Dating: 4 Tips to Consider Before Introducing Children to Someone New
Most of us are familiar with the joys and pains of dating and relationships. However, when dating and relationships involve individuals...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jul 15, 20163 min read
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Should We Talk to Our Children About Race?
The question of whether or not we should talk to our children about race has been an ongoing issue and concern. The issue of race is one...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jul 14, 20164 min read
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Families & Adoption
The process of adoption is one that has been around for many years. For years, most people viewed adoptive parents as those unable to...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jun 25, 20162 min read
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Managing a Divorce
Divorce is seldom an easy process as it is often lengthy and traumatic. Many couples in the process of a marital break-up experience...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jun 17, 20164 min read
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Grieving the Loss of a Child
Losing a child is one of the most devastating experiences a parent can endure as there is often the belief that a child’s life should not...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jun 16, 20162 min read
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Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Parenting in and of itself can be very challenging, especially for new parents, parents with limited financial means, single parents,...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jun 14, 20163 min read
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Families and Negative Sibling Relationships
Sibling relationships can be both loving and nurturing as well as conflicting and complex when children are young. Typically, most...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Jun 13, 20163 min read
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Relationships & Blended Families
Initiating, engaging, and sustaining a relationship in and of itself can be very difficult to manage for many couples. However, when you...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
May 13, 20162 min read
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Children & Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication & behavioral challenges for...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
May 5, 20162 min read
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Parenting a child with bipolar disorder
Being a parent in and of itself can bring many rewards and many challenges. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a...
Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford
Apr 28, 20163 min read
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