Category Archives: Children

Beyond Diagnosis: What Children of Parents with Mental Illness Really Need

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

According to an article from Neuroscience News, a new study confirms that children of parents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are at a significantly higher risk of developing mental health issues than peers whose parents do not have these diagnoses. … Continue reading →

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Emotional Deprivation: How ‘Crying It Out’ Shapes Brain Development and Contributes to Personality Disorders

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

After my first child was born, my then mother-in-law repeatedly insisted I should “Just let her cry,” alone in her crib because “it won’t hurt her.” My instincts said my baby needed safe connection, and I followed my instincts. From … Continue reading →

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Why a Child’s Quality of Life Depends on a Parent’s Cohesive Narrative

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Shay Seaborne, CPTSD

From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, a child’s quality of life is deeply influenced by their parents’ ability to create a cohesive narrative of their own lives. This is because a cohesive narrative helps parents provide a stable, secure, and … Continue reading →

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