Why Children Like Repetition, and How It Helps Them Learn
Ever notice how kids like reading the same books and singing the same songs again and again? Here’s why they like it,... Read More
Why Shaming Teens or Kids Shouldn’t Be Part of Parenting
New study shares how derisive parenting can lead to bullying, and how we must take a more positive approach at home to... Read More
When One Parent is Hurtful and the Other Stands By
What if your mother made excuses for your dad’s verbal abuse? What if your dad never acknowledged how hurtful your mother was?... Read More
How Do Kids Get Ahead, Get Along, and Keep It Under Control?
What is the key to our children and teenagers’ success? Looking for answers from personality science. Read the article
No, You’re Not Bribing Your Kids
Offering your child an incentive for good behavior isn’t a bribe, and you don’t need to feel guilty about it. In fact,... Read More
How to Get Close to Your Child
Help your child become his or her own hero, and get close while you do it. Read the article
Why Your Child Has Multiple Personalities.
Has your child ever acted like a different person? One model of the psyche posits that we all have multiple sub-personalities inside... Read More
How to Make Your Child Feel Known
We can’t feel loved if we don’t feel known. Read the article
Raising Sons in the #MeToo Era
A recent study provides insight into how boys in single-mother households develop gender role agency, democratized gender roles, and expanded masculinity. Read... Read More
Why Are Children Losing Hope?
Hope is a four letter word we use all the time. Think about it. How many times have you used the word... Read More
Learning to Let Go
As parents, we spend the majority of our time and energy creating unbreakable bonds with our children as well as a stable... Read More
Are You Raising Your Son with Old-School Thinking?
What you need to know to raise a boy today. It’s probably not the way the men you know were raised. 9... Read More
Three Secrets for Being the Best Grandparent
As a new grandparent, a lot of things can feel out of your control. Here are three tips to help. Read the... Read More
Why All Teenagers Need Non-Parent Mentors
New research sheds light on the positive effects of youth mentoring. But most teens don’t have mentors. How do they find them?... Read More
10 Ways to Become the Parent Your Children Really Need.
Does parenting feel complicated right now? A few simple tips can help. Read the article
When Your Child Can’t Decide
Some children agonize over even small decisions. Teaching indecisive kids about myths and truths of decision-making can help them make up their... Read More
When Your Child Has a Concussion
What do you do when your child has a concussion? Let’s discuss. Read the article
Stop Battling With Your Kids
Tired of battling the kids this summer? Focusing on your relationships can help. Read the article
What Parents Should Know About Infections and Mental Health
Some children and teens who are needlessly told that something is wrong with them or labeled as “trouble makers” are actually suffering... Read More
Overstepping Boundaries: When Your Kid Comes On Too Strong
Some children struggle socially because they frequently overstep personal boundaries, angering peers. Being aware of common boundary violations can help children avoid... Read More
When You Don’t Like Your Child’s Friend
You may be tempted to forbid your child from hanging out with a friend you don’t like, but there are other options... Read More
This Summer, Put Your Kids Outside
There are plenty of ways unstructured play outdoors improves our children’s mental and physical health. Here are five strategies to give your... Read More
4 Reasons Your Teenager Wants to (and Needs to) Be Alone
Science shows that moving toward solitude is a normal part of the adolescent journey. Read the article
Do Tests Stress Out Your Child?
When kids have parental support, emotional awareness and practiced skills of emotional self-regulation, even the most challenging tests can be approached with... Read More
Time Management Tips for Introverted Parents
Are you an introvert looking to find balance as a new parent? Here are four tips to help you make space for... Read More
Don’t fear your child’s criticism
why it is better to embrace criticism than fight against it Read the article
5 Signs That Your Child Needs a New Therapist
Changing your child’s counselor seems daunting, but the process can be surprisingly simple. If you see any of these 5 red flags,... Read More
The Indisputably Best Way to Parent
Cumulative bodies of research make clear our fundamental responsibilities in the course of nurturing our children’s development. Read the article
Three Common Mistakes in Parenting
Failing to give children family responsibilities, being a “friend” instead of an authority figure, and letting the culture raise your kids are... Read More
How Change Drives the Parent-Adolescent Relationship
Managing to stay caringly and communicatively connected as adolescence redefines their relationship is what parent and teenager need to do Read the... Read More
Porn in the Family: Easy Access
In today’s increasingly digital world, porn is in the house. Every type of porn you can think of. And it’s freely accessible,... Read More
What Kind of Sports Parent Am I?
Parents need to ask themselves some hard questions about their role in the good and bad of youth sports. Read the article
Restoring Children’s Play: Creating Places for Social Play
To enable children to play freely with others, we must create spaces safe enough for today’s nervous parents, yet free from adult... Read More
Coping With Divorce
No matter who you are or who wanted the divorce, you can still feel like your life is upside down. Read the... Read More
Baby Blues or Something More?
How to prevent and cope with Postpartum Mood Disorders. Read the article
When You’re Breaking Up, Don’t Break Your Kids Hearts
Children are innocent beings, and it is our job to protect them. Yet sometimes people actually use their children to further their... Read More
Four Boundaries Children Need to Understand
For parents who need help explaining personal boundaries, interactions with others and sexual consent, this tool can help. Read the article
Why Is My Child Lying?
If your kid is a liar, there may be some ways to address it. Read the article
Study Reveals Effects of Soft Drinks on Teen Mental Health
What can sodas do to your teen’s mental health? A new study reveals findings that can be crucial for a parent. Read... Read More
On a Baby’s First Steps
Parents often anticipate that magical moment when their babies take their first steps. Here’s how crawling and walking changes the world for... Read More
How to Love Being with Your Kids? Dive Deeper.
Show up 100% when you’re with your child. See how much more joy and delight you find in nurturing and guiding. And... Read More
How to Raise Helpful Children
How can you encourage children to help? Asking them simply “to help,” rather than to “be helpers,” leads children to keep trying... Read More
Stop Focusing on the 3 R’s and Focus on the 3 C’s
Stop focusing on the 3 R’s with your kids. Focus on the 3 C’s instead: caring, compassion and creativity Read the article
Sleep, Discipline, and Child Behavior Problems
Researchers and doctors who insist that ADHD is a prevalent brain disorder seem to ignore obvious evidence that calls this into question... Read More
Parents of Depressed Teens May Benefit From Treatment Too
Teen depression can have a significant impact on the whole family, and now a new study suggests that parents of depressed teens... Read More
5 Types of Families: What Works, What Doesn’t
While we can look at families in several ways, one of the best is to look at the family structure. Here are... Read More
Sticker Charts and Rewards do Work for Problem Kids
Star charts are useful for reinforcing children’s positive behaviors, such as being ready for school on time, brushing their teeth, or having... Read More
Sibling Bullying: Call It By Its Name
All too often parents and even mental health providers overlook the negative impact of sibling bullying. It needs to be recognized and... Read More
Your Lying Tween
It is not uncommon to note that the number of lies and tall tales your tween tells seems excessive. The reasons why... Read More
How can you keep teenage boys motivated?
Helping teenage boys develop intrinsic motivation Read the article
Transform Your Inner Critic Into Your Inner Nurturing Parent
Within a month of repeatedly shifting from criticism to compassion, you’ll actually be rewiring your brain. Read the article
Two Strength Skills Every Parent Wants
Parenting is challenging, but there are ways you can make it easier. Read the article
How Girls and Boys Differ in the Development of Depression
A recent study examines depressive symptom trajectories in males and females, from late childhood to young adulthood. Read the article
“Just Tell Me What to Say!”: Guiding Principles for Parents
Just remember Connection, Feelings, Solutions. You’ll be amazed how the words come to you. Read the article
How to Tell Your Child You Are Splitting Up
Set the stage for a successful change in your family’s structure by being strong, loving, and confident when you tell your child... Read More
The Brave New World of Gender Identity
For a generation that claims to not be into labels, they sure are coming up with a lot of them, especially when... Read More
When Children Say #MeToo
There are so many internal and external factors that prevent children from talking about sexual abuse. When they do, our initial reactions... Read More
Does Social Media Use Really Cause Depression in Teens?
Which comes first, depression or increased social media use? New research addresses the “chicken or the egg” question. Read the article
Your Teen Is Not You
Despite our best efforts, it’s hard not to conflate our teens with ourselves. Read the article
20 Reasons We Need to Keep Talking About Mental Health
In 2019, prevailing stigma around mental illness should not be a barrier to receiving treatment. So how do we end stigma and... Read More
Developing Mental Health Through Secure Attachment
How do we create resilient, mentally healthy humans? It starts with parenting but doesn’t end there. Read the article
Let Your Children Lead
Letting kids take the lead when they’re young is important training for parents. Read the article
Why Are So Many Young People So Unhappy?
Why is mental illness on the rise in teenagers and young adults, but not in those over 25? Is it caused by... Read More
How Can We Restore Children’s Independent Outdoor Play?
Play Deprivation Disorder is tragic consequence of our over-control of children’s lives. What can we do to remedy this problem? I want... Read More
When Do People Commit Suicide?
A new study of over 100,000 suicides in 18 US states examines the seasonal, monthly, weekly, and daily time patterns of suicide.... Read More
How Children Develop Empathy
How do children develop empathy? Parents have a big role to play. Read the article
Stemming the Rising Tide of College Depression
If you have gotten your child to open up to you and dialogue about mental health, you have won half the battle.... Read More
For All the Moms with ADHD…
Are you a mom with ADHD staggering to the finish line this Mother’s Day? Take a few minutes to appreciate all that... Read More
Why Children Lie and What To Do About It
Are you frustrated by a child who lies? There is a solution! Read the article
5 Tips To Support Children Who Avoid School
Does your children struggle with social anxiety? Understanding the common triggers for social anxiety and a few strategies to support your child... Read More
7 Early-Life Stressors May Impact Kids’ Future Mental Health
Early-life adversity may trigger changes in a child’s epigenetic profile linked to future mental health, according to new findings from Harvard’s Massachusetts... Read More
The Effects of Screens on Kids? It’s Complicated!
As parents, we want to know how screens are affecting our kids. The reality is that this is difficult to determine. These... Read More
The Cost of Parental Stress
Parents endorse the idea that child-centered, time-intensive, hands-on parenting is best. But while enrichment is great for kids, it can come at... Read More
Parenting Precipice
Noticing and observing the lulls of parenthood before a big change. Read the article
Strong Relationships are Crucial in Treating ADHD
In this post, I will argue for a third, crucial element for successful treatment of ADHD: positive relationships with trusted adults. Read... Read More
In Parenting, Love Wins.
Does it really matter how we parent our children? New research out of Harvard tells us that “at the end of the... Read More
How AI can Detect Children with Anxiety and Depression
New AI algorithm detects anxiety and depression in children with 80 percent accuracy. Read the article
When Food Allergies Cause Anxiety in Your Child
Does your child have a food allergy? Are they getting anxious about what they eat? Learn how to help them manage their... Read More
Is Your Teen In a Stress TRAP?
If your stressed teen has fallen into a TRAP (trigger/response/avoidance pattern), these concrete steps will help them get right back on TRAC... Read More
The Many Faces of Family and Love: There Is No “Best” One
A new report makes a strong case for the many different ways to live and love. Here are the values and principles... Read More
Can You Handle Your Children’s 3,351 Conflicts?
Most see siblings as positive additions to a family and are shocked by the number of sibling clashes. Ignoring them can negatively... Read More
Hey Dad, Are You Helping Your Child Have a Healthy Weight?
Moms don’t deserve all the credit (or blame) for their child’s weight. Read the article
The Do’s and Don’ts of Parenting an Anxious Teen
What should you say or not say to an anxious teen? Read the article
9 Tips to Help Introverted Children Thrive
Introverted children have many gifts. Help them learn to thrive in an extroverted world. Read the article
Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children and Youth
Child on child problematic sexual behaviors occur more frequently than you may be aware of. These are the risk factors and treatment... Read More
Limiting Screen Time Is Good Advice for Parents Too
Limiting access to screen time is not only good for children, but also for parents when they’re spending time with their kids.... Read More
Brief Interventions for Teen Substance Abuse Can Pay Off for Years
Researchers at Kaiser Permanente health group have found long-term benefits for patients and health organizations that employ screenings, interventions, and referrals. The... Read More
Why We Want Our Kids to Go with the Flow
Helping children experience and reflect on their experiences in a state of creative “flow” can boost their confidence and foster more intrinsic... Read More
Do We Ever Truly Accept Our Children with Exceptional Needs?
Is acceptance consistent with still wishing that the child would stop losing her phone? Or that he would stop blurting out comments... Read More
The Five Most Common Parenting Mistakes (And How to Improve)
Are you making any of these missteps? And are they negatively affecting your kids? Read the article
Managing Sibling Conflicts: The Obvious and Hidden Battles
Most of us are familiar with sibling rivalry. Yet conflicts between siblings may not be overt battles. The hidden conflicts we don’t... Read More
Obesity Linked to Increased Risk of Anxiety & Depression in Kids
A new study has found a link between obesity and an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression in children and adolescents.... Read More
When Kids Head for Disaster
Four tips to reinstate your authority and to lead your kids to happiness, responsibility and social engagement. Read the article
Five Ways to Nurture Without Hovering
Looking to love your kids without wrapping them in bubble wrap? Here’s an alternative to helicopter parenting that will help you, and... Read More
Parents and the Importance of the Adolescent Bedroom
The adolescent bedroom gathers telling power as the young person increasingly treats it as a personal reflection and statement of who they... Read More
Developing Wonder: Theatre for Babies?
What is theatre for babies, and how does it intersect with the science of Developmental Psychology? Read the article
One Essential Skill for Children’s Emotional Health
How are your children / students with discomfort? A few insights can help. Read the article
Take a Walk, Throw a Ball, Splash in the Puddles
Spending time outdoors improves your child’s health, happiness, attention, creativity, and well-being. Here are 20 reasons and 20 ways to breathe fresh... Read More
Interparental Aggression Often Co-Occurs With Aggression Toward Kids
Parents who engage in psychologically or physically aggressive arguments tend to be aggressive with their children as well, according to a new... Read More
Parenting in the Age of School Shootings
As a physician, my loyalty is to my patients. But when that patient is a potential school shooter, my loyalties get complicated.... Read More
How You Can Apologize to Your Children–or Should You?
An effective apology to your children, when one is needed, goes a long way toward healing the disrupted attachments that can occur... Read More
What to Do When Your Son Tells You He’s Depressed?
My son just told me he’s depressed. What do I do? What do I say? Read the article
Talking to Your Kids about Moving Away
Here are some tips to keep in mind when it’s your family’s turn to say goodbye. Read the article
Six Deep Breaths Back to Connection With Your Child
What do you do when a quiet moment threatens to turn nuclear with your teen? Stop and take six deep breaths and... Read More
How To Help Kids (and Ourselves!) With Worry
If you are looking for ways to help your kids with their worries, or to help ease your own, here are five... Read More
Are the Kids Really Alright after Domestic Violence?
After domestic violence, parents can assess their children and teens for trauma symptoms, and provide them with the calm and safety they... Read More
A New Look at Parenting and Children’s Happiness in College
New research shows that parents who take over the college admissions process deprive children of crucial developmental support. Read the article
Digital Age Parenting: Dealing With Cyberbullying
Parents are unsure how to deal with cyberbullying, yet teens consider online harassment normal and prefer their parents don’t get involved. Ways... Read More
How To Help A Child Who Shuts Down
During a discussion with your child, she hangs her head, sears up and totally shuts down. The talk comes to a screeching... Read More
Thriving or Just Surviving? Are Your Children Nested?
How can parents assess whether they are providing the evolved nest to their children? Read the article
Relationship Guidance for Teens
Hormones are surging. Brains are still in-process. Social worlds are turning upside down. Here is some relationship guidance for teenagers. Read the... Read More
Should You Pay College Tuition for a Struggling Adult Child?
To pay or not to pay? Is the continued investment in your struggling child’s college tuition worth it? Read the article
One Way Kids Learn Empathy
Wondering how you can teach empathy to your kids? Try this one thing while you are walking around your neighborhood. It can... Read More
Why Do Kids Become Less Attached To Pets As They Get Older?
Both boys and girls become less attached to their pets as the enter adolescence. Is this the natural consequence of considering pets... Read More
Handling Your Child’s Jealousy
The family has enough love for all their children.t Read the article
10 Ways to Be a Happier Mother
Being a less stressed, exhausted mother is within reach. Here’s how to rewire your brain to recognize triggers, ditch perfection and find... Read More
Helping Toddlers Sleep on Their Own (And Enjoy Being Alone)
Getting your toddler to sleep may be challenging. Beyond helping your child settle, bedtime fosters achieving a critical developmental milestones — the... Read More
Three Ways to Get Close to Your Child Despite a Hectic Life
Several tricks help a busy mom stay emotionally attuned to her kids without having to invest a substantial amount of extra time.... Read More
Teach Your Teen to Set Emotional Boundaries
Setting emotional boundaries is an important part of developing healthy relationships. Parents who teach their kids about boundary setting contribute to their... Read More
How to Deal with an Anxiety Attack
Do you struggle with anxiety? Follow these 3 simple steps. Read the article
Three Unexpected Ways to Understand A Child’s Grief
Three Ways to Understand A Child’s Grief Read the article
Neglect Is a Form of Abuse
Overt abuse is a lot easier to identify and reflect on than neglect because neglect is the absence of something happening. How... Read More
The Real Sources of Teen Stress: It’s Not Screen Time
Is it time to panic about teens’ use of screen time? Some make that claim, but careful research doesn’t support it. Meanwhile,... Read More
Getting a Divorce? 5 Tips to Help Your Children Cope
Grown-ups can help their kids adjust to a divorce by keeping their children’s feelings as the primary concern. Read the article
10 Surprising Ways to Help an Anxious Child Calm Down
Brain research suggests that telling anxious kids to “calm down,” “stop crying,” or “buck up” just doesn’t work. However, these surprising strategies... Read More
What Kids Really Need from Their Parents
Attachment research tells us that the best way to help our kids feel secure and form healthy attachments is to make them... Read More
Change the Way You Think: Reclaim Your Parenting Joy!
The way you talk to yourself as a parent matters! Here’s how to reclaim your parenting joy as you re-write the stories... Read More
Play Therapy: Far More Than Either Just Play or a Fix
If I connect playfully and on a level of mutuality with a child, there is a strong message conveyed that I mean... Read More
4 Simple Texts That Will Boost Your Bond With Your Teen
Science suggests that sending your teen these four types of text messages is one way to boost your bond and establish lasting... Read More
What’s My Child Thinking?
Children are not just short adults. They think about things in qualitatively different ways than adults do. These differences can be delightful,... Read More
How Do You Stop Your Teen from Keeping Bad Company?
This problem, of teens associating with peers whom their parents and other concerned adults consider to be troubled at best and toxic... Read More
Parenting and the Sensory Ecology of Child Development
When we slow down our overreactions and provide a nurturing sensory environment, it’s good for not only their brains but ours. Read... Read More
5 Ways to Handle Separation Anxiety From Your Adult Children
There are ways to part with your adult children. Read the article
Three Transformative Strategies to Empower You And Your Teen
While research and your grandmother agree that human happiness depends on the quality of our closest relationships, maintaining that relationship with our... Read More
Drowning in Parenting Stress? Here’s What to Do About It.
Parents have always been stressed, but now we are drowning in it. A simple method can help us find a little peace... Read More
8 Eye-Opening Ways Kids Benefit from Experiences with Nature
Even minuscule experiences with nature—such as seeing some trees and sky from a classroom window—can help students perform better academically, according to... Read More
Parenting Adolescents and How Much to Control
The agony of parenting can be letting go, while the hardship of parenting can be holding on. This is the abiding question:... Read More
How to Build New Friendships if you’re a New Mom or Dad
Remember that pushing a stroller with your new baby is as good an introduction to potential friends as walking a new puppy... Read More
When Your Children Don’t Believe They Can Succeed In School
Has your child lost confidence in his ability to succeed in school, sports, friendships, etc? Reboot his positive expectations with his recognition... Read More
How to Turn Your Kids Into Leaders
When I ask new parents what their goals are in raising their kids, they often say, “I want my child to be... Read More
Enabling Your Adult Child? A Short Quiz To Find Out!
Enabling your adult child’s struggles will only serve to make them worse! Are you an enabler? Read the article
Teen Suicide: Make Sure It’s Not Your Teenager’s Solution
Teenage depression can lead to suicide. What can you do to be sure your son or daughter stays alive. Read the article
Children Who Won’t Follow the Rules: A Parent’s Coping Guide
Children who won’t follow the rules may have one of several diagnoses. Parents can cope with each and protect their own mental... Read More
Mental health among boys and men: When is masculinity toxic?
There has been a lot of debate about “toxic masculinity” and manhood. New guidelines discuss traditional masculinity norms and offer tips for... Read More
Put Your Toys Away!
Listening to and honoring our children aren’t signs of weakness. They’re the surest way to empowerment and happiness… for everyone involved. Read... Read More
Struggling with loneliness and isolation as a parent
Struggling with loneliness and isolation as a parent Read the article
What Kind of Sport Parent are You: Rate Yourself
Maximizing your children’s sports experience and ensuring that you are the best sport parent you can be begins with your understanding what... Read More
Quick Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most widely used evidence-based approach to anxiety and depression. Here’s what you need to know. Read the... Read More
Six Things to Know About the Creative Arts Therapies
National Creative Arts Therapies Week is the perfect opportunity to clear up confusion about this powerful alternative to talk therapy. Read the... Read More
How to Play With Your Baby
Children’s play is essential for healthy development. This is true for babies too but many of us have forgotten how to play... Read More
Check Out CFGC’s Mardi Gras Benefit Celebration Ad Book
Thank you to all of our sponsors and donors who have supported CFGC’s work to improve the lives of children and their... Read More
Thank You CFGC Sponsors For Your Generous Support of Our Mardi Gras Benefit
CFGC’s clients are children, youth, and young adults, from infancy to 21 years of age and their families, from diverse backgrounds and... Read More
CFGC’s March Benefit (98% of the proceeds benefit children and families)
You’re invited to join us for CFGC’s Mardi Gras Celebration…a non-event fundraiser. Thank you for helping CFGC to increase children’s access to... Read More
The (Power) Struggle is Real: Forging Harmony With Your Teen
As a psychologist practicing for almost thirty years, I’ve discovered three key principles that resolve power struggles between parents and teens… Read... Read More
The Mental and Physical Health of Caregivers
There are over 34 million unpaid caregivers in the US supporting someone with an illness or a disability. How do we safeguard... Read More
What Does It Take to Teach #MeToo to Boys?
More than a movement, #MeToo is a powerful entry point for discussing key principles with young and adolescent boys. Here are 14... Read More
How To Help Your Child With Accountability
A parent who is never wrong in their relationship with a child, may raise a child who is never wrong in their... Read More
Talking With Your Child
Getting past, “What did you do in school today?” “Nothing.” Read the article
Chill & Flexible Wins The Race When Parenting Teens
In a new study on parenting teens, psychologists find that mothers and fathers who are less capable of tamping down their anger... Read More
Mothers and Adult Daughters: Building a Healthy Relationship
Although mother-daughter relationships are often idealized in our minds, in reality they are frequently complex, varied, and surprisingly complicated. Read the article
Dear Parents: “No Spanking” Says APA
The movement toward positive parenting is growing. The American Psychological Association officially is against spanking and corporal punishment. Read the article
Alarming Effects of Children’s Exposure to Domestic Violence
A growing body of literature has revealed that children who have been exposed to domestic violence are more likely than their peers... Read More
The Best Ways to Help Children Sleep through the Night
There’s no shortage of opinions about how to help kids sleep through the night. What does the science tell us? Read the... Read More
Children Who Won’t Follow the Rules: A Parent’s Field Guide
Children who won’t follow the rules may have one of several diagnoses. Parents can cope with each of these with attention to... Read More
Volunteering can help teens facing emotional challenges
Volunteering can benefit teens in many ways. It may especially benefit teens who are struggling. Read the article
Teens, Body Image, and Social Media
Four tips to help talk with your teen about social media use and body image. Read the article
What to Do When Your Adult Child Lies to You
To get your adult child to avoid lying to you, the key is to change how you respond. Read the article
When Kids Don’t Want to Clean Up
How can you help your child learn to clean up without conflict? Slow down and adopt a new approach. Read the article
Stressed Parents—Voila, Stressed Kids
Is the sport of extreme parenting stressing you out? Making your kids miserable? Let’s change the culture. Read the article
Youth Leadership Skills Can Be Nurtured At Home
Leadership skills do not come naturally to most young people. Parents can foster these skills by giving children a safe, nurturing environment... Read More
The Challenges Facing a Firstborn Child
Your communications and behavior can help your child feel loved and supported. Read the article
The Five Pieces Of Advice Every Teen Should Hear
Five ways for teens to make the most of their adolescent years, and enter adulthood stronger than their peers. Read the article
How To Do Damage Control When You Fight In Front of Your Kid
Consider your interactions with your partner through your child’s eyes. Read the article
How do You Teach Kids About Giving?
I thought generosity was a good idea because it was part of being a good person, but this pediatrician thinks generosity goes... Read More
The Gifted Child with ADHD
ADHD affects the ability to manage life – particularly when situations require sustained effort, consistency and planning. Because of that fact, grades... Read More
Send A Valentine’s Day Cause Gram
This Valentine’s Day honor someone you love… Send a $14 CAUSE GRAM in support of mental healthcare access for kids: 1) DONATE... Read More
When Your Child Gets Angry: The Cheat Sheet
Everyone needs the short version on their refrigerator. Here’s the cheat sheet on what to do when your child gets angry. Read... Read More
How to Raise an Emotionally Healthy Child
Are you raising an emotionally healthy child? Read the article
Changing The Shape Of Parenthood
Challenging traditionally paved parenting style. Dads are wanting to participate more. Read the article
How Parents Of Teens Can Save Their Sanity
Building a healthy relationship with your teen requires drama reduction surgery. This is good for your teenager, good for your relationship, and... Read More
Raising a Moral Child: Tip #1
If you want to raise a moral child, this is the most important thing that you can do. Read the article
Five Enlightened Ways to Think About Mental Health
Modern life requires an updated attitude on mental health and it will benefit us all. Read the article
Does Cooperative Divorced Coparenting Matter?
Is cooperative cooparenting after divorce necessary for positive outcomes in kids? Maybe not. Read the article
13 Parent Assists to Help Children Become Tech Savvy Users
From phone addiction to Fortnite, how parents can raise wise tech users and prevent them from making serious digital missteps. Read the... Read More
Getting College Ready
Get your high school senior ready for college. Read the article
Divorce and Anxiety in Children and Teens
Do you recognize the signs of anxiety in your child? Tips to identify and intervene in positive ways. Read the article
Yes, You Can Be That Patient Parent
Perfection isn’t possible, and it isn’t even the goal. The goal is love. Read the article
Suicide Rates, Even Among Children, Are Rising Dramatically
There are corrosive social forces currently at work in the U.S. that can explain the sharply rising suicide rate. Read the article
How Do You Nurture Yourself Once the Kids Have Gone?
Have your kids recently left the nest? A few adjustments can turn a tough transition into a joyful one. Read the article
5 Ways to Express Your Love to an Adult Child
Feeling shut out by an adult child? Maybe it’s something you said or the way you said it. Here are some secrets... Read More
10 Signs Your Baby (or Toddler) Is an Introvert
Beginning around four months of age, you’ll start to see your child’s temperament. And if you see these signs, they’re probably an... Read More
What Parents Need to Know about Sexual Grooming
Understanding the stages of sexual grooming can help protect your child from sexual abuse. Read the article
Cultivating Resilience: Parenting Tough Kids Isn’t Easy
Parenting a difficult child can be one of the hardest jobs on the planet. Here are some ways to cultivate resilience. Read... Read More
How Can I Keep My Teenager Safe Online?
Are you concerned about your teen’s online activities? Here are some tips to keep them safe while encouraging independence. Read the article
What Modern Science Is Saying About Teen Sleep
Teenage sleep is a unique time in the sleep lifecycle. And teen sleep amounts have been on the decline for decades. Read... Read More
Is Your Tween Ready for a Smartphone?
Bill Gates waited until his daughter was 14 to give her a smartphone. Maybe he and others who choose to wait intuit... Read More
How to Address Your Teen’s Issues with Poor Motivation
For a parent to help his or her teen become more focused on growth needs, he or she will have to teach... Read More
Raising A Child With Grit
Parents often believe a child’s experience of achievement is what facilitates confidence, yet, it is the quality of the parent/child bond that... Read More
10 Things to Know About Bipolar Disorder
Ten fast facts about Bipolar Disorder to kickstart recovery. Read the article
Why Sometimes Saying “No” to Your Kids is So Important
Believe it or not, parents do their children a tremendous disservice when they don’t give them the experience of being told “no.”... Read More