After almost half a century of empirical observation, this author concluded that opposition between siblings was a constant and reliable factor among the numerous families she observed. It should be noted that these were mainly families whom the author knew…
Child Behavior
Parental Anger and CBT – Part 3
When we think about HOW to punish a child, if we follow CBT that is based on animal training, there are yet more differences to be pointed out. That is animals, once domesticated, are inclined to try their best to obey their human…
How Parents and Siblings Really Feel
The childish thinking that DOLF refers to as the Mind of a Child is hard for adults to fathom. Here is another aspect of the Mind of a Child that begs to be unveiled. I offer it to show the way…
Pursuit of Parental LOVE – Part 1
As mentioned elsewhere, the Distribution Of Love in Families, or DOLF theory represents over 45 years of investigation gathered from the author’s doctoral education, psychology practice and her personal experience in raising children while paying close attention to their Emotional growth. DOLF psychology is built around the…
The Role of Emotions and Intelligence in Behavior and Personality
DOLF Theory is built around a new base of knowledge that uncovers the way the Mind of a Child works. A basic tenet of DOLF is that there is an enormous difference between the Mind of a Child and the Adult…
Myth Busting in Child Psychology
Following are six popular myths in psychology that pertain to the way we view our children, how we treat them and how we raise them. MYTH #1 THAT CHILDREN WANT OR NEED QUALITY TIME WITH THEIR PARENTS (This myth has largely…