Dr. Emily Carter

Dr. Emily Carter, a family therapist, focuses on communication and strengthening parent-child bonds, providing invaluable counseling to foster understanding within families.

Foundations of Growth: A Holistic Exploration of Child Development

Child Development

In those first three years of life, a child’s brain is basically a superhighway of connections forming at lightning speed. These connections? They’re the building blocks for child development, everything from thinking and feeling to moving and talking. From learning to smile and grab things to saying their first words and taking those wobbly first […]

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Building a Stronger Bond: Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships

Parent-child relationships are one of the most important relationships in a person’s life.  Parent-child relationships are incredibly important, especially during the early years of development when children are forming their sense of self and identity.  A strong parent-child relationship can provide a child with a sense of security, as well as a feeling of belonging

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The Power of Physical Touch in Parent-Child Relationships: Enhancing Childhood Development

Physical touches and physical intimacy during childhood can have a profound and lasting positive impact on a child’s emotional, psychological, and physical development.  Studies have shown that physical touch and affection during childhood are associated with better social, emotional, and cognitive development, increased self-esteem, and improved academic performance.  Physical touches and physical intimacy also help

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Solo Parenting: Navigating the Challenges of Raising a Child Alone

According to the most recent statistics, there were approximately 14.6 million single parents in the United States in 2019. This represented about 23 percent of all households with children under the age of 18.  By 2023, this number is estimated to rise to 15.6 million single parents, representing 24 percent of all households with children

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What Do You Do When Childhood Becomes Narcissistic? Expert Insights and Strategies

Children are a Gift Of God! There’s nothing as pure and innocent as a Child. I’m sure this is what you might believe about kids. Well, not saying that anything is wrong with that but a contrasting reality does exist where a child can be your worst nightmare of all. We live in an Age

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Introduction to Sex Education for Kids: Healthy Conversations about Sex

Sex education status in the world has changed significantly over time.  In the past, sex education was largely limited to the home and religious institutions, and was often focused on the risks associated with premarital sex, such as pregnancy and social stigma.  In addition, sex education was often limited to information about reproductive health and

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PARENTAL ABANDONMENT: WHAT IS CHILD ABANDONMENT & THE CAUSES OF CHILD ABANDONMENT

According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), an estimated 8 million children around the world are abandoned each year due to poverty, family conflict, and other factors.  This number is likely an underestimate, since many cases of abandonment, particularly in developing countries, go unreported.  In the United States alone, approximately 550,000 children are abandoned

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