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		<title>Is social media good or bad for teenagers? What are the pros and cons?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Child and Adolescent Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.2.2&#8243;] Social media is often frowned upon for its harmful impact on teens—but the truth is that there are both pros and cons to their social media use. One pro is that social media encourages friendship and...]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to help your kids adjust after a divorce</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/help-kids-adjust-after-divorce/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 16:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Resolving Common Family Problems]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] When my parents decided to divorce, I was 19 years old and a sophomore in college. Fortunately, because I was 19, I was able to cope (mostly). I was able to understand and adjust accordingly....]]></description>
		
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		<title>How does divorce affect children? If parents aren’t careful, their child or teen might lose their sense of safety and security</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/how-does-divorce-affect-childrens-mental-health-if-parents-arent-careful-their-child-or-teen-might-lose-their-sense-of-safety-and-security/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 15:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Child and Adolescent Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Divorce]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243;] Kids and teens are more susceptible to mental health problems because their brains are still developing. It’s important that they’re shown continuous love and support as they change physically, mentally, and emotionally. When parents divorce, this...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Researchers say if parents want to successfully cut back on their child’s screen-time, they must first cut back on screen-time themselves</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/parents-successfully-cut-back-childs-screen-time/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:33:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research in Psychology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goals]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[research]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.8&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] New research shows that if parents want to successfully reduce their children’s screen-time, they should cut back on their own screen-time. Kids are spending more and more time playing on iPads and sitting in front...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Is cyberbullying really a thing? Stay safe and protect yourself from online harassment</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/cyberbullying-stay-safe-protect-yourself-online-harassment/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2018 13:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bullying Awareness and Prevention]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.5&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.5&#8243;] Cyberbullying is a form of bullying in which the perpetrator uses technological means to harass, demean, tease, or threaten their victim(s). Cyberbullies can attack their victims via social media, text, phone call, or email, anytime and anywhere, so long as they have access...]]></description>
		
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		<title>What does bullying at work look like? Teasing, gossiping, name calling, exclusion..</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/bullying-work-teasing-gossiping-name-calling/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:58:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bullying Awareness and Prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bullying]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Bullies aren’t just kids who pick on their classmates at school—people of all ages and in all settings, including at work, can become a bully. Bullying at work can look a lot like childhood bullying,...]]></description>
		
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		<title>What if my kid is the bully? Here are 7 tips for concerned parents (Updated)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/what-if-my-kid-is-the-bully/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Matone, LPCA]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bullying Awareness and Prevention]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;50px&#124;0&#124;50px&#124;0&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on&#124;desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_player_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.17.2&#8243;] Many parents are concerned about their children being subjected to bullying, but we often forget to consider...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Sibling bullying: Know the signs and stop the cycle (Updated)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/sibling-bullying-signs-stop-cycle/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:15:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bullying Awareness and Prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bullying]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communication]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] It’s important you understand it yourself before educating your kids on bullying: for instance, bullying doesn’t just occur at school but in the household. Oftentimes, bullies are created in the household after they are bullied...]]></description>
		
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		<title>How do I talk to my kid about bullying? (Updated)</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/talk-kid-bullying/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:10:18 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Bullying Awareness and Prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counseling News]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] It can be hard to navigate a conversation about bullying with your child, but there are a few professional tips that can help you do so successfully. First, you should help your child feel comfortable talking...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Is it normal teenage behavior or warning signs of a mental illness? Keep an eye out for these 5 red flags</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/normal-teenage-behavior-warning-signs-mental-illness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Child and Adolescent Mental Health]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[behavior]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.2.2&#8243;] Teenagers are at an increased risk for experiencing mental health issues, as their brains continue to develop and change throughout this delicate time in life. This means it’s incredibly important for their loved ones to keep...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Moving is tough for kids and can potentially impact their mental health: Here’s how you can make it easier for them</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/moving-tough-kids-impact-mental-health/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 15:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;] While moving can be a positive experience for a family, it often has some negative implications for the children involved. Moving has the most profound impact on kids over the age of 5, as it’s particularly...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Teenhood is marked by difficulties that come with significant and sudden growth</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/teenhood-difficulties-significant-sudden-growth/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 19:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72715</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] The teen years are characterized by significant developmental changes that often make this time difficult. It’s important that parents keep their teen’s struggles in mind and do their best to understand what they’re going through....]]></description>
		
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		<title>There is hope for surviving your kid’s teen years—here are 4 professional guidelines for staying sane while your teen tests new waters</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/surviving-staying-sane-kids-teen-years/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:13:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=72704</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] The teen years are characterized by “rebellion,” which can make this stage tough on teens and parents. Fortunately, parents can take action to make these years a little easier on themselves and their teen—and it...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Allowing Kids to Occasionally Taste Alcohol May Increase Their Risk for Alcohol-Related Problems Later</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/allowing-kids-taste-alcohol-increase-risk-problems/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 13:39:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=68485</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] A friend recently told me that her dad used to put a tiny bit of wine in her sippy cups to “help her sleep.” We both laughed, but I apparently wasn’t very good at masking...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Study Says Kids Bullied by Their Siblings Are Three Times More Likely to Develop a Psychiatric Disorder</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/kids-bullied-siblings-develop-psychiatric-disorder/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2018 14:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=67613</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https://youtu.be/cSCxWXqyAKM&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.100&#8243;][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]Fortunately, I had a wonderful childhood. My parents weren’t just my parents, but companions who knew when to give, push, and encourage. And I couldn’t have asked for better siblings:...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Help Your Kids Move Forward After Traumatizing Events</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/help-kids-move-forward-traumatizing-events/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:14:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=66636</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.7&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] Dr. Fran Walfish, Beverly Hills family and relationship psychotherapist, author of The Self-Aware Parent, regular expert child psychologist on The Doctors, CBS TV, and co-star on Sex Box, WE TV, is here to discuss the importance...]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 Signs You’re Coddling Your Kid</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 14:35:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=65291</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_video _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; src=&#8221;https://youtu.be/1j9q_M67lOk&#8221; /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] Ask any kid whether their parents are overprotective, and they’ll probably say yes. Whether or not their parents are actually overprotective, however, cannot likely be determined from their child’s testimony—as it’s innate for children and teens to...]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Father’s Rejection Can Increase Social Anxiety and Loneliness in Children</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/fathers-rejection-increase-social-anxiety-loneliness-children/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 16:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=64831</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https://youtu.be/LcO-RO0FWac&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243;][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243;]Everybody can benefit from some time spent alone—most even desire some peace and quiet to themselves. Too much alone time, however, can result in feelings of loneliness and negatively impact our...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kids Should Exercise at Their Own Pace: Doing So Improves Their Ability to Learn</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/kids-exercise-own-pace-improve-ability-learn/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_video _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; src=&#8221;https://youtu.be/Ilg7sSWwq7g&#8221; /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] Some of my favorite memories from grade school wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for P.E. class: tackling Holiday-themed obstacle courses, learning how to play my soon-to-be favorite sport (soccer), and crab-crawling across the floor in a fit...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Talking with Your Kids About Terrorism</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:59:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=59740</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_video _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; src=&#8221;https://youtu.be/TZibz3eluHk&#8221; /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] Children are characterized by their loving, playful, and innocent ways. They smile and laugh and play the days away—unaffected by the many evils and dangers of the world, all thanks to their oblivion and the tireless efforts...]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 Positive Effects Playing Sports Can Have on a Child’s Health</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=58828</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_repeat_1=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] Growing up, my brother and I were both very active and our parents very busy. I played soccer, basketball, tennis, and even danced and ice-skated for a while. Meanwhile, my brother also played soccer, basketball, tennis, and...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Kids as Young as Four Years Are Driven by Karma: The Belief That One’s Good or Bad Actions Directly Impact Their Future</title>
		<link>https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/blog/kids-driven-by-karma-belief-good-bad-actions-impact-future/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Taylor Bennett]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 16:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://twx.atlantacounseling.com/?p=57873</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] We all have innate beliefs—whether it’s a belief in God or Christianity, the notion that good things come to those who wait, or the certainty that one’s actions will come back around and influence their future. While children seem more inclined to believe...]]></description>
		
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		<title>This is What a Great Relationship with Your Kid Looks Like</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ashley Addington]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every cute viral video recently involves an adorable child referencing some recent pop culture trend. Most of the time it involves some wicked great dance moves that most grown adults wish they could pull off.  Two months ago a pregnant woman named Lindsey Jones, posted a Youtube video of her...]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Phenomenon Behind Childhood Obesity Isn&#8217;t What You Think</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Negroni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's hard to deny that we are in the middle of an epidemic. According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than tripled﻿ in the past 30 years, and in 2010, 1 in 3 children (including adolescents) were overweight or obese. Moves have been made to curtail this phenomenon, but what is it that politicians and parents are missing? The answer is a culprit. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>3 Steps to Making Your Child Bully-Proof</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Negroni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 14:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text] What are ways to help kids become bully-proof during childhood? Bullying isn&#8217;t going anywhere in the foreseeable future. It&#8217;s an unpleasant reality that almost every single one of us has faced and will face at every age, but children are especially vulnerable. Helping a child cope with...]]></description>
		
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		<title>Your Kids are on Social Media, Whether You Like it or Not</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Negroni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2013 13:52:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;] When we think about kids and social media, our minds sometimes go to Facebook almost instantly. I&#8217;ve talked to a lot of parents in recent years who consider Facebook to be the face of social media, so their strategy for...]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 Ways to Survive Going Back to School</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jon Negroni]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2013 15:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[[et_pb_section bb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.0.72&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px&#124;&#124;&#124;&#8221;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_text] Surviving Back To School For parents, sending the kids back to school can be quite a relief (or even a time of joy), but it&#8217;s definitely not that way for the kids. Here are some ways you can make the experience actually fun and enriching...]]></description>
		
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