Phrases like "your feelings are valid" and "that's valid" have become more commonplace nowadays—especially in parenting. Rolling your eyes is easy—you never heard ...

Kids need to feel seen, heard, and believed. That's why one of the most powerful tools parents can use is validation. When children feel validated, they feel safe. And a sense of safety is the ...

A while back, I got assessed for autism. As a clinician, I have always had my suspicions, but wanted to get the opinion of someone else more qualified to assess. I haven't told many people; I mostly ...

What should you say to a friend who is going through a tough time? We ran a study with 148 participants to find out what people want to hear from their friends and loved ones when they’re going ...

Feeling seen feels good — but when approval from others starts shaping your self-worth, it can quietly turn addictive. Psychology explains why compliments, likes, and praise give temporary highs, why ...