Author Archives: W.B. PsychCents

About W.B. PsychCents

W.B. PsychCents received a B.A. from a top liberal arts college and is currently a fourth-year graduate student studying developmental psychology.

Where do our relationship expectations come from?

Imagine you’re walking through the mall and see a mom with her son. As you get closer to them, you notice that the little boy is upset and crying. How would you expect the mom to respond to her crying … Continue reading

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Why Do Early Experiences Continue to Influece Our Relationships?

How often do you think about your early experiences with your parents? Perhaps you’re thinking: not all that often. Although you might not think about those formative years, they continue to influence you even in adulthood.

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Does Parenting Matter?

While at the grocery store, you may head down an aisle only to quickly turn around because you immediately feel uncomfortable when you overhear a parent who, with every scold, makes her child cry even harder about the chocolate bar … Continue reading

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Are you becoming your mother?

When interacting with your child, have you ever had that moment of utter shock when the words your mother said to you as a child come tumbling out of your mouth before you can stop them? At that moment, you’re … Continue reading

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