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Parents have Feelings, Too named by Berkeley's Greater Good "Our Favorite Parenting Books of 2025"



"I Hate Myself When I Yell at My Kids" and How Understanding Emotions Helps
We can only meet our children’s feelings when we know how to meet our own.
Sep 7, 20253 min read


What Every Man Should Know About Emotions (That No One Taught Us)
Culturally, we may picture women as more emotional and men as more stoic. But neuroscience tells a different story. Having and expressing emotions isn’t a “female thing” or a “male thing.”It’s a human thing.
Jul 7, 20254 min read


The Two Kinds of Anger and How to Process Them
Anger happens to all of us. When we get angry, we must work with it so we don't suppress it. Suppressing anger makes us depressed and/or anxious. We also work with anger so we don't act it out, which hurts others and our relationships. In order to work effectively with our anger, we first need to know what kind of anger it is. There are two kinds to consider: Core anger, and; Defensive anger Core anger Core anger is a survival emotion which arises when we perceive an attack
Jan 28, 20254 min read


What Does Connection Feel Like?
Being connected feels good and right. But have you ever asked yourself, "What does connection feels like?"
Jun 7, 20244 min read


For Mothers with Children Who Struggle
Being a mother is the hardest job in the world even when things go smoothly. When you have a child who suffers the hardest job gets harder.
May 8, 20233 min read


The Emotional Toll of Traumatic Brain Injury
The emotional challenges following a traumatic brain injury are many.
Mar 7, 20224 min read

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