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Nancy Darling Ph.d

Psychology Today

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Fix Annoying Things, Close Drawers, Do Small Favors

A Personal Perspective: Small changes can have a big impact.

01.01.2025 4

Psychology Today

Nancy Darling Ph.d

Home for the Holidays: Parenting College Students

That first long break home from college marks a huge challenge for many families.

30.12.2024 3

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Nancy Darling Ph.d

Three Steps to Building Belonging: Childhood and Beyond

The best predictor of happiness is connection.

18.12.2024 5

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Nancy Darling Ph.d

Inside Out 2: Anxiety and Cognitive Growth

Cognitive changes are one reason that anxiety increases in adolescence.

26.10.2024 4

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Nancy Darling Ph.d

Are Bored Kids Happier?

Boredom provides opportunities for kids to learn to shape their environments.

15.09.2024 3

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Nancy Darling Ph.d

The Do's and Don'ts of Parenting Kids in College

Students need to stretch themselves and a safe space to come home to.

15.08.2024 3

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Nancy Darling Ph.d

Rules, Autonomy, and Love: The 3 Parenting Basics

Parenting trends make it all so complicated. But the core is basic.

06.08.2024 2

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Nancy Darling Ph.d