Instead, she says, more parents should try listening and affirming: "The single greatest thing that we can do as parents is to become more skilled in validation." When a child feels heard and not ...

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me." One child psychologist has a hot take on the adage: It's shortsighted. "What we must consider when understanding the impact of a ...

M.A. in applied psychology with a concentration in developmental psychology. 36 credits. Rolling admission year-round. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on ...