Parenting & Child Development: From Infancy to Adolescence

Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.

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Herbs to Avoid With Lexapro

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Robin Wood-Moen

Lexapro, or escitalopram, is a drug classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SSRI. It is an antidepressant medication used to treat brain chemical imbalances that result in depression and anxiety.

Herbs to Avoid With Hypothyroidism

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Robin Wood-Moen

Over the last two decades, herbal supplements have been the target of both praise and harsh criticism by the medical industry. Herbs have been heralded for centuries for their medicinal properties and natural--rather than synthetic--approach to treating many minor conditions.

Robin Wood-Moen began writing in 2000. She is an academic researcher in health psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, religion/spirituality, bereavement, death/dying, meaning-making processes and CAM therapies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in forensic-social sciences from University of North Dakota, a Master of Science in psychology and is working on her Ph.D. in health psychology, both from Walden University.