We carry our childhood whispers like secret companions, often too faint to decipher but too persistent to ignore. These echoes of our younger selves shape our desires, fears, and the way we navigate ...

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Nourishing meals, daily story time, a gentle bedtime routine—if we want to maintain our health and sanity as grownups, ...

Prefixing the word “adaptive” before “child” is relatively new in therapy literature. And contrary to the word’s usual positive connotations, in this context, it’s much more ambiguous. Undeniably, all ...

Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find yourself ...

If you find yourself repeating the same self-defeating patterns in your romantic relationships, the chances are learning how to rein in your inner child will stop this disappointing, reoccurring cycle ...

Revisit special places Whether it’s returning to your hometown or a favourite vacation spot, nothing can trigger a cascade of ...

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After another busy year in college, I returned to my hometown for the summer, feeling burnt out and needing a few months of respite. While lounging on the couch left me feeling even more restless, I ...