Kimberly Renk
Kimberly Renk has her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Florida. Dr. Renk is currently a licensed Psychologist in the state of Florida. She works mainly with children and their families. She is also the mother of two young children.
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How Individuals React to Their Romantic Partners is Related to Their UpbringingA new study conducted by Salvatore and colleagues (In Press) suggests that how individuals recover from conflict with their current romantic partners is related to the types of attachment that they had to their own parents during infancy.
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A Misguided Attempt to "Manage" MiscarriageGeorgia State Rep. Bobby Franklin introduced a bill recently that would require women to provide proof that their miscarriage occurred naturally. If women cannot provide such proof, they could face felony charges (Ceridwen, 2011).
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Should Parents Have to "Make the Grade"?A new piece of legislation being proposed in the state of Florida (by Florida State Rep. Kelli Stargel) would require public school teachers to grade the parents of students in their classes (Couwels, 2011).
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Do School Expectations Play a Role in the Overdiagnosis of ADHD in Young Children?A new study by Elder (2010) suggests that the youngest children in Kindergarten classrooms are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) relative to their older classmates.
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"Tiger Mothering": Can You Say Authoritarian Parenting?If one closely examines Chua's (2011) "tiger mothering" in the context of these seminal works that examine parenting, her parenting easily could be likened to Authoritarian Parenting.
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When Research Steers Parents WrongResearch has to be done, and done well, for scientists to draw sound conclusions and for parents to receive helpful information.
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When Mothers Are DepressedAlthough many mothers may not want to admit it, depression can be a debilitating condition when it comes to living life in general and to parenting in particular.
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How Parents Can Help College Students in CrisisA new "New York Times" article suggests that there are significantly more college students today who are diagnosed with serious mental illness, who take psychiatric medications, and who require emergency intervention for significant difficulties.
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Becoming a Parent May Not Be as Easy as it SeemsThere are many reasons that individuals may experience infertility, but one contributing factor may be just the natural decline that occurs as individuals age.
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Good Things for Parents to Know when Their High School Students Need Accommodations for College Entrance ExaminationsGiven that a number of students are identified as needing educational services, many of these students also may be eligible for accommodations when taking their college entrance examinations.
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Young Children's Adjustment when Mothers WorkA new meta-analytic study suggests that mothers' employment during the first several years of young children's lives is not associated significantly with decrements in children's achievement nor with children's emotional and behavioral problems
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The Things that Every Parent Should Know from a Child PsychologistNo matter what kind of children parents have, though, there are a couple of pieces of parenting information that I hope all parents gain (and that I try to keep in mind myself as I parent my own sons).
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The Difficulties of Raising BoysBoys are more likely to be diagnosed with a variety of behavioral difficulties as well as with communication and learning disorders. As a result, parents must be ready to serve multiple roles on behalf of their sons.
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Providing Positive Attention While ParentingMany individuals (both children and adults) respond more positively to different situations when they are given attention and consideration. Why not use positive attention in parenting?
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Our Children's Current Education: 'Teaching to the Test' or Problem Solving for the Future?No Child Left Behind, a piece of legislation that is meant to improve many facets of education today, may have negative consequences as well.
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Fathers' Participation in Children's ActivitiesResearch seems to suggest that fathers are becoming more involved in their children's lives. More still can be done to help fathers feel welcome and respected as the important individuals that they are. -
Incorporating the iPhone into Your Child's Learning ExperienceThere are a variety of different iPhone game apps that allow for fun as well as an educationally stimulating experience. Just find what you and your children might like, and have some fun! -
Young Children's Temperament and ParentingYoung children's temperament, parenting behaviors, and mothers' and fathers' perceptions of their young children show important connections.
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Recognizing Bipolar Disorder in ChildrenHistorically, Bipolar Disorder was thought to occur only in adults; however, many mental health professionals now are recognizing that Bipolar Disorder can occur in children as well (Greenberg, 2007).
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Tips to Make Parents' Use of Time Out SuccessfulAlthough some parents choose other options, research shows that Time Out is a highly effective method of redirecting children's behavior. Some parents find it hard to use Time Out effectively, however.
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Getting into Graduate School in Clinical PsychologyUnfortunately, many undergraduate students in Psychology do not recognize how much work and planning goes into applying for graduate school in Clinical Psychology. This article provides valuable information.
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Drinking During Pregnancy--Is it Worth the Risk?Prenatal alcohol exposure has been labeled as the most common cause of mental retardation as well as the leading preventable cause of birth defects in the United States.
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Conflict in Families Raising AdolescentsEarly on, adolescence was characterized as a time of 'storm and stress.' Today, research suggests that this term may not describe most families with adolescents.
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Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting: A Clash of Developmental MilestonesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2000) report that between 800,000 and 900,000 adolescent girls who are 19 years of age or younger and who live in the United States become pregnant each year. How can we address this issue?
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The Economy and Parenting TodayChildren and adolescents may be the largest group of unidentified victims of the current economic crisis.
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Young Children Can Get Depressed, TooMany individuals think of childhood as being a happy, idyllic time; however, approximately 84,000 young children experience symptoms of depression
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Why Do We Parent in the Way that We Do?Have you ever said something to your child that you were told when you were a child? Have you ever thought, "I look or sound just like my mother or father?" These experiences often make parents wonder what prompts them to parent in the way that they do.
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The Problems with Schools TodaySchools today are in trouble. More importantly, though, that means that our children are in trouble as well.
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Adventures in BreastfeedingAlthough it is suggested that all infants be breastfed for their first six months, rates of breastfeeding decrease as infants proceed through their first year.
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Childhood Cancer: Important Information for Parents Planning for Their Children's Educational FutureAlthough the main focus is on insuring survival when children are diagnosed with cancer, parents should be aware that their children may experience cognitive late effects subsequent to their cancer treatment protocols.
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Parents' Expectations for Their College StudentsRecent research suggests that college students do not feel that they live up to their parents' expectations, even though mothers and fathers report that their college students meet and exceed their expectations
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The Importance of Fathers for Children's FunctioningEven though fathers have been neglected historically in the research literature relevant to families and children, fathers are critically important to the functioning of their children.
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Important Information About DeliriumDelirium has many concerning symptoms and is more likely to affect vulnerable populations. It is important to identify the underlying causes for this condition so that treatment can ensue.
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The Brain and PleasureWhen it comes to pleasurable experiences, different areas of the brain and neurotransmitters (particularly dopamine) appear to be important.
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Three Books to Help Mothers and Fathers Improve Their ParentingThis article reviews books that would make a useful addition to the library of any parent but may be particularly helpful for those parents raising children who are high energy or who exhibit difficult behaviors.
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Preventing Coercive Interactions with ChildrenEvery parent would like their child to comply with directions. This article provides an overview of problematic and more promising parent-child interactions.
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The Brain and EmotionsCertain parts of the brain are critically important to individuals' experience of emotions.
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The Brain and MemoryAs the brain is clearly important for storing and maintaining individuals' memories, this article overviews the areas of the brain that are involved in memory.
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The Brain and Motor MovementDifferent areas of the brain are critical to motor movements. This article briefly describes the areas of the brain that are involved in motor movement as well as the types of difficulties that may result when these areas of the brain are damaged.
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The Dilemma of the Crying BabyMany parents may be allowing their babies to 'cry it out'; however, some research suggests that allowing babies to cry in this manner may not be best for their development.
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The Problem with Prevention Programs for Child Sexual AbuseUnfortunately, many prevention programs for child sexual abuse place responsibility for preventing abuse on children, rather than on current and potential offenders.
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Recess: More Than "Just Playing in the Dirt"This article overviews the potential benefits to children fostered by recess.
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To Spank or Not to Spank?This articles examines some of the poor outcomes that children may experience when corporal punishment is used.
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Parenting Styles for Better or Worse?This article describes parenting styles that may be useful in raising children.