When Little Kids Get Mean
We all know that children can be cruel to each other. But when and how do children behave aggressively? When does aggressive... Read More
Kids Continued to Cope Well Two Months After Schools Closed
Contrary to dire predictions about ill effects of closing of schools and after-school activities, these two surveys revealed that most children benefited... Read More
Tech Can be Used to Address Loneliness in Young People
Loneliness in the time of COVID-19: Young adults are at highest risk, and tech can be part of the solution. Read the... Read More
7 Tips to Develop Children’s Self-Discipline
Wondering how to discipline your kids without shouting or nagging? These quiet suggestions promote children’s civilized behavior and self-regulation. Read the article
Elderly Parents and the Pandemic
The pandemic is producing reconstituted families. Children who are back from college are now bemused (if somewhat discomfited) that their old rooms... Read More
Why Suicides May Increase Post-Pandemic
Because research reveals a higher suicide rate may follow a pandemic, identifying risk factors now can save lives. Read the article
Bored Kids are At Risk Kids
Finding interests of their own can help children become happier and feel more fulfilled. It can develop self-identity and also help reduce... Read More
Back to School During COVID 19
As the start of the school year approaches, here are some ways to help kids minimize back-to-school anxiety, even in the midst... Read More
Parents of College Students Worry, Should They Stay or Go?
When Jacqueline Tourville, of Wells, Maine, thinks about sending her daughter off to college this month, the same questions keep circling in... Read More
Telehealth Benefits: How to Maximize Your Virtual Visit
Think online appointments are sterile and impersonal? Think again. Here is how to make the most of professional virtual visits. Read the... Read More
Ready or Not, Here We Go… Back to School?
Overwhelmed by a new change of plans announcement from your school every other day? If you can’t seem to decide what to... Read More
Reopening Schools and Parental Dilemmas
Intolerance of uncertainty and societal experiments elevates stress and anxiety. We can’t change the times, we can change how we adapt via... Read More
COVID 19 Back To School: Our Parent Worries
Your Parent Concerns about Back to School 2020 Read the article
Why Parents Need Time To Play During COVID-19
Parents, coupled or single, can hardly take time for themselves when everything is normal. So how can they do so during a... Read More
Solitary Outdoor Activities Help Kids Bond With Nature
Solitary outdoor activities like fishing, hunting or exploring outside may be key to building strong bonds between children and nature, according to... Read More
The Good News about People Who Are Divorced
Many divorced people differ very little from others in health or happiness, and their lives improve over time. The vast majority of... Read More
When Things Aren’t OK With a Child’s Mental Health
Dr. Spinks-Franklin suggested a free downloadable ebook about coronavirus for children, put out in collaboration with the American Psychological Association. “I actually... Read More
Back to School and Hearing Health
Schools should take a more active role in teaching children to protect their hearing. Read the article
Dogs May Be Good for Your Child’s Development
Dogs can help kids develop better emotional and social behaviors Read the article
Seven Ways the Pandemic Is Affecting Our Mental Health
As we speak, epidemiologists and virologists around the world are scrambling to understand and prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. There... Read More
Managing Uncertainty: Helping Parents in Uncertain Times
With the increasing probability that K-12 online learning will continue in some form this fall, many parents are likely uncertain about whether... Read More
COVID-19, Domestic Violence, and Healing through Music
What we can learn about domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the article
Will the Fathering Boom End When COVID-19 Goes Away?
More help for dads is critical for the father-child bond. Read the article
5 Ways To Do Self-Care When You’re With Your Kids
The solution is to put ourselves back on the list, and tend to ourselves as well as we can each moment of... Read More
What Parents of Babies and Toddlers Need Right Now
Families are struggling as the pandemic wears on. How can mental health professionals help? Read the article
Anxiety and Depression in College Students
Why are anxiety and depression so prevalent in college students? Psychiatrists are seeing a number of factors. Read the article
How Parents Can Treat Bedwetting in a Child Over Age 7
Parent,s, if your child is older than 7 and still not quite yet dry at night, there are some simple and very... Read More
What Parents Need to Know About Kids Meltdowns
How to respond constructively to tantrum and meltdowns among toddlers, kids, and teens. Read the article
Depression and School Drop-Out Rates
There is a high correlation to depression in children and high school drop out rates. Learn more here. Read the article
You Can Prevent Suicide in Someone Close to You
You Can Prevent Suicide in Someone Close to You Read the article
7 Thoughts That Make Children and Teens Feel Miserable
Telling kids not to worry about school won’t help them much. Showing them these tools, however, can help them calm down and... Read More
Mental Health Workers: The Invisible Heroes of COVID-19
As our country begins to open up and people learn to adapt to new regulations, we are beginning to see a new... Read More
Should I send my child back to school?
Back to school in the age of Coronavirus. Here is advice for parents on how to make a comfortable choice. Read the... Read More
ADHD, Anger, and Emotional Regulation
Managing anger is a central problem for people with ADHD. Fortunately, effective solutions are available. Read the article
Six Online Activities to Help Students Cope with COVID-19
At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, UNESCO estimates that 91.3% of the world’s students were learning remotely, with 194 governments ordering... Read More
Prevent Suicide by Emphasizing These 3 Reasons for Living
When counseling suicidal individuals, research reveals several persuasive reasons for living Read the article
Are You Wrongly Labeling Your Child?
How incorrect you can be about friends’ or your own children when calling them shy or lonely or selfish… Read the article
What I’ve Learned as Working Parent During COVID-19
Since March 2020, life has been incredibly and drastically different in a way that nobody could have ever predicted or imagined. Never... Read More
COVID-19 Mental Health Challenges for College Students
College students, as emerging adults, are vulnerable to mental health issues in this crisis. It is vital to address the rising mental... Read More
When Your Teen Stops Liking You
When your happy child turns into an unhappy teenager, a number of changes can occur. Among them can be an upsetting belief... Read More
7 Rules for Parents to Improve Your Child’s Future
Responsive parenting requires attunement to your unique child, yet these seven principles are consistently applicable to children of any age or temperament.... Read More
How To Help Kids Cope With Situational Anxiety
Situational anxiety is a reaction to an unexpected adverse event. The COVID pandemic coupled with social unrest is a new crisis for... Read More
Train Your Brain Now for the Return to School
How can families prepare for the return to school? Use psychology to build protective habits Read the article
Teenagers Need Extra Emotional Support During Covid-19
Teen suicide rates are rising and will be fueled by Covid-19. New research shows why more adolescents are at risk and how... Read More
Children Want To Talk About Coronavirus: We Need To Listen
Kids are vulnerable to long-term effects on mental health from crises, but new research suggests a way to support kids’ resilience during... Read More
The Need for Support Groups in Times of Tension
The feelings many people are experiencing surrounding COVID-19 and racial justice are complicated. Support groups can help to sort through those feelings.... Read More
Parenting Teens in the Summer of COVID-19
The pandemic is hard on adolescents. Here are a few tips that can help. Read the article
How to Help Kids Who Wake Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed
Some kids (and adults!) need more time to make state changes–from awake to asleep, and asleep to awake. Here are a range... Read More
Younger People and COVID Grief
Bereavement grief and COVID-19: Young people are suffering. Read the article
Breaking Depression’s Downward Cycle: Finding Your Path
Depression draws us into a downward spiral. Discover the four effective approaches for breaking the cycle. Read the article
Feeling Triggered When With Your Kids?
Try breathing in “choose” and out “love.” Read the article
COVID-19 Fear, Food Insecurity, Place, and Mental Health
Understanding the multidimensional social, psychological, and health-related individual responses to life during COVID-19 can help us better navigate this pandemic. Read the... Read More
The Importance of Sleep During Covid-19
The pandemic is impacting our mental health, but here is something simple that could help us cope: Sleep. Read the article
Service Dogs May Improve Your Mental Health
A new study finds that service dogs may provide not only concrete help but also improve the social/psychological health of people with... Read More
How Are You Telling Children the Story of the Pandemic?
Reading other narratives can help children think about their stories, and writing things down is powerful. Dr. Amy Shriver, a general pediatrician... Read More
Ways to Manage OCD During COVID-19
Both Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Illness Anxiety Disorder are mental health conditions that may be exacerbated during COVID-19. Here are some ideas to... Read More
Making Working from Home Work
What Science Says about Subtle Cues That Affect Your Success at Work Read the article
Do You Want to Raise a Better Behaved Child? Then Get a Dog!
New data shows that simply living with a family dog reduces the likelihood that preschool children will have conduct problems and peer... Read More
Talking With Your Teen About Anti-Racism? Be Ready to Listen
While adults often have a lot to teach young people about the world and how it works, those of us raising adolescents... Read More
Perfect parenting during a pandemic?
Are you fretting that you aren’t “doing it right” as a parent during the COVID-19 pandemic? Read this for things you should... Read More
What We Know About Summer Learning Loss: An Update
Researchers are discovering new information about how summer vacation affects kids’ learning progress. Read the article
Parenting, Risk and the Pandemic
How can I help my child make good choices during the pandemic? Read the article
The Worst Health Crisis for Teens Emerged Before COVID-19
This staggering public health crisis among teens and young adults had already emerged long before anyone had ever heard of the coronavirus.... Read More
Teaching your children to eat healthy foods
Want your children to make healthy eating choices? Step one: Eat healthy yourself. Step two: Stop buying foods you don’t want them... Read More
Supporting Student Parents’ Success in College
Over one-fifth of undergrads are parents, and they face a number of obstacles to earning their degree. Research points to one problem... Read More
How Playfulness Helps Ease Upsets
What we are really discussing here is the transition of affects from negative to positive—from distress (frustration), anger, fear, and shame, to... Read More
Why Not Let Kids Stay Up Late During the Pandemic? This Is Why
When kids don’t get enough sleep, it can be harder for them to manage their emotions. Read the article
Teens’ Poor Sleep Tied to Later Depression, Anxiety
Teens who get very poor sleep may be more likely to struggle with poor mental health later in life, according to a... Read More
What Is Freedom? Teaching Kids Philosophy in a Pandemic
“We don’t really need going to school,” Ella Wagar, a 10-year-old from Seattle, told her online peers during a recent Zoom session.... Read More
How Our Worries and Stress Can Negatively Affect Children
Adults often try to shield children from stress in the family. Children can pick up on these emotions and become overwhelmed. Talking... Read More
Helping Lonely Children During the Coronavirus Pandemic
After months of social distancing, many kids are feeling very, very lonely. Here are some ideas to help your child feel more... Read More
When—Not If—You Lose It with Your Child During Coronavirus
While you certainly didn’t intend those imperfect parenting moments, they’re actually an important opportunity to teach your child about relationship repair. Read... Read More
The Challenges of the Pandemic for Queer Youth
When Brittany Brockenbrough’s transgender son lost his in-school counseling and the ability to have meet-ups with other L.G.B.T.Q. youth during the pandemic,... Read More
Five Quarantine Screen Time Activities for Kids with ADHD
What can you do about a “stay at home” summer for a kid with ADHD? Should you let her play video games?... Read More
How the Pandemic Can Teach Kids About Compassion
As a homebound parent with a preschooler, I’ve felt an array of emotions over the past few months during the coronavirus pandemic.... Read More
Setting Up Your Children’s COVID-19 Summer
A few ways to set up a productive summer for your children Read the article
Parents, Get Your Game On!
Think your kids are playing too many video games? Try playing together! Read the article
Teen Use of Social Media for Social Support – Tips to Optimize Benefits
For parents, it goes without saying that youth are using social media to connect and support each other. The embrace of social... Read More
How a “Good-Enough” Parenting Approach Can Reduce Mom Guilt
Mom guilt is the byproduct of striving for perfect parenting. Moving away from perfection and toward good-enough parenting allows for the love... Read More
The Summer of COVID-19
There’s no formula for making parenting decisions this summer, but there are three signposts that can help us navigate the tricky terrain.... Read More
Managing Parent Anxiety in the Age of COVID-19
In the setting of COVID-19, parent anxiety and stress are at new heights. Here are some different strategies to help. Read the... Read More
Experiencing the Ups and Downs of Motherhood
Do you feel capable as a mother? Here are some reminders for moms to help them feel capable. Read the article
Top 5 Texting Mistakes Kids Make
By talking about some of the common texting pitfalls, you may be able to help your kid avoid them. Read the article
Parenting and Fostering Resilience Through COVID-19
Times of stress and uncertainty offer opportunities to build resilience. Here are strategies parents can use to foster resilience in kids and... Read More
Should Parents be Dreading a Do-Nothing Summer?
Yes. But it might turn out different than you think. Read the article
6 Tips for How to Raise a Kid Who is a Good Problem Solver
There’s more to raising a smart kid than violin and robotics lessons. How you talk to your kid about thinking and feeling... Read More
Three Ways to Summer-in-Place With Your Teen
Worried about what to do with your teen this summer? Here are a few ideas to make the most of the slowed-down... Read More
It Is Okay to Let You Child Be Bored This Summer
Dread hearing your child complain about being bored? Try embracing boredom and creating space for unstructured play for your child this summer.... Read More
How to Help Kids Embrace Mask-Wearing
As a medical student, you learn how to scrub for surgery, and after you’ve scrubbed, how to put on sterile gloves without... Read More
My Kids Have Nothing to Do This Summer. Now What?
Since school ended, my whole family is floundering. We have no summer plans. I’m feeling some pressure to make up for “COVID... Read More
Parenting Adolescents and the Generational Divide
A core conflict between parent and adolescent is when parents insist on maintaining the integrity of family and the teenager insists on... Read More
The Challenges of Co-Parenting With Your Ex During Covid-19
Struggling to co-parent with your ex during the pandemic? Learn how to parent collaboratively and avoid returning to negative patterns and painful... Read More
Helping Kids Struggle Productively With Difficult Emotions
Helping children face difficult emotions head on will help them thrive during these challenging times. Read the article
13 Fast Ways to Turn Moments of Home Time into Quality Time
Staying connected as a family can be a challenge when parents and children are all involved in their own activities. Here are... Read More
Talking about Racism with Your Teenager
Looking out into the larger world outside of family that lays ahead, the social protests give a very sobering message to teenagers... Read More
How to Cope with Mental Health Concerns Related to COVID-19
Your mental health is also at risk during the pandemic. Try these simple and effective coping tools. Read the article
The Impact of Disparities on Children’s Health
[Read more: The Impact of Racism on Children’s Health] Dr. Elsie Taveras, a professor of nutrition in the department of pediatrics at... Read More
Parenting to Combat Racism, Bias, and Discrimination
How can parents talk with their children about the latest high-profile incidents involving racial injustice and parent in ways that combat racism,... Read More
A Morning Routine for Kids
There are many morning rituals for high performing adults. How about one for kids? Try this to help young kids prepare for... Read More
3 Ways to Tame Toddler Tantrums
Ram Dass once said, “If you think you are enlightened, go and spend a week with your family.” Here’s some help for... Read More
7 Ways To Support Your Family During COVID-19
Even as we step out of quarantine life, we still have many family and parenting uncertainties up ahead. A few family adjustments... Read More
Co-Parenting and Covid-19: What’s a Parent To Do?
Dealing with the family court system during the current pandemic? Here are some tips and tricks from professionals to help you navigate.... Read More
Have a Teenager Joining a Protest? Talk About Safety First.
Quarantining with teens and young adults in a pandemic was already rife with challenges. But it’s become even more complicated in the... Read More
What to Tell a Child Who’s Starting Kindergarten, Fall, 2020
With all the unknowns right now, it’s more important than ever to start talking early with your child about what they’ll be... Read More
How Can I Stay Positive for My Kids When I’m So Overwhelmed?
After another harrowing week of violence, I sat down at my computer to attempt to “work.” Or to just do something, anything.... Read More
Relax. Your Kids are not Falling Behind
Worried about your kids falling behind because of the pandemic? This is what educators are saying. Read the article
COVID-19 and Fear in Our Children
Is the fear of others a potential effect of COVID-19 physical distancing and social isolation? Many parents are worried about their children’s... Read More
Minneapolis: Helping Our Children Understand and Stay Safe
In recent years our children have witnessed rage and unrest due to fatalities at the hands of our police. George Floyd’s murder... Read More
Strategies for Single Moms Coping with Covid-19 Anxiety
Covid-19 is frightening and stressful. Here are six strategies to bolster your emotional wellbeing in this challenging time. Read the article
Worried About Sending Your Child Back to School?
Back to school can be a stressful transition every year for all families. But this year as we navigate a new normal,... Read More
Covid Offers Parents One Small Mercy
Parents can take comfort in one great truth revealed by the pandemic. Read the article
Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
You don’t have to blindly repeat the cycle of violence. There are steps you can take to prevent becoming abusive or perpetuating... Read More
Guiding your children to make their own decisions
Loving your children through their inevitable challenges is preferable to shielding them from them. Read the article
What Happens When Covid-19 Suddenly Fills the Empty Nest?
With countless young adults returning home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, both generations must adjust to an unanticipated state of family captivity.... Read More
How Positive Coparenting Produces Mentally Healthy Kids
This article uses research evidence to explain how coparenting is conceptually unique and that positive coparenting processes help parents raise psychologically healthy... Read More
Mindful Parenting During COVID
What does mindful parenting look like during this pandemic? It is more being, and less doing. It is creating space from within... Read More
Talking to Children about Racism
Here are a few lessons from developmental science that might help parents talk to their children about racism, and to be active... Read More
8 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do
Do you want to know what mentally resilient parents teach their kids? Here are 8 things they don’t do. Read the article
How to Talk With Family Members About a Kid’s Mental Health
Grandparents and others often pitch in as caretakers. When they care for kids with mental health problems, it is crucial that they... Read More
Single Mom Stress Escalates With COVID-19
Strategies for coping with anxiety and fear in a challenging time. Read the article
Home Education in the age of Coronavirus
Parents are now having to weigh their fear of the threat of Coronavirus infection in traditional classrooms with the challenges of educating... Read More
How to Help Teens Find a “New Normal”
Despite the nation’s gradual reopening, intense anxiety among many parents and teens endures. Embracing a “new normal” can help a family thrive.... Read More
How Do You Decide if Children Can Play Together Again?
Don’t frame it so that the more restrictive parent is the bad guy, and try for an honest conversation that respects differences... Read More
Five Strategies for Coping with Anxiety During the Pandemic
If you are experiencing anxiety at this time, you are not alone. Here are five things to try that may help. Read... Read More
3 Things Your Teen Needs From You During COVID-19
These ideas will help parents of teens who are feeling the psychological effects of the pandemic. Read the article
An Unprecedented Parenting Opportunity Is Slipping Away
Journaling helps children undo the hot/cold empathy gap, teaches them to access their autobiographical self, and can help them develop resilience. Don’t... Read More
Socially Isolated Kids in COVID-19 Lockdown May Be at Greater Risk for Depression
A new U.K. study suggests that lonely and socially isolated children are likely to experience high rates of depression and anxiety long... Read More
How to Teach Online So All Students Feel Like They Belong
COVID-19 ejected students from the familiar hustle and bustle of the classroom into unexpected and prolonged isolation at home. This has destabilized... Read More
COVID-19, Aging, and Mental Health
The elderly is sadly the most vulnerable demographic to the virus. However, the virus is not the only challenge facing them. Their... Read More
Dealing with Depression During COVID-19
You can manage your depression during the coronavirus pandemic! Read the article
Current research on the Mental Health Impact of COVID19
Accumulating neuropsychiatric research sheds light on what to expect as the pandemic shifts into a chronic phase and mental health issues come... Read More
The Silent Pandemic: Depression, Self-Harm, and Suicide
Is your child or teenager struggling with depression, self-harm, or suicidal thoughts? Hope, creativity, and fun can serve as buffers. Read the... Read More
Will Social Distancing Affect My Toddler’s Development?
Many parents may be wondering if child care closures and physical and social-distancing will influence their child’s development. Read the article
COVID-19 Mental Health Effects on Children and Adolescents
Studies show that the effects of school closure during COVID-19 have exacerbated negative effects on children and adolescents. Special interventions should be used... Read More
How to Tell Your Kids About Your Separation or Divorce
You’ve decided to divorce. Now what? You need to let your kids know, and the conversation will be easier if you are... Read More
Survey: High Stress From Coronavirus Is New Normal for Parents
Nearly half of parents of children under age 18 say their stress levels related to the coronavirus pandemic are high, with managing... Read More
Helping to Keep Teenage Girls Safe from Suicide
When teenage girls struggle with their self-image, it can lead to depression and feelings of hopelessness. Those feelings can take a dangerous... Read More
Managing Your Quaran-Toddler
Strategies to help you and your toddler make it through months of social distancing, derived from behavioral therapies. Read the article
Parenting and Boredom
If we occasionally experience boredom with our children, it’s not necessarily a sign of being bad parents. It’s just a reminder that... Read More
4 Steps to Tackling Mental Health Distress
Do I have the power to change my mental health? A few adjustments can make a big difference. Read the article
Five Lessons to Remember When Lockdown Ends
A lot of people I know have been starting to wonder about life after the shelter-in-place orders have been lifted. What will... Read More
You’Re Not The Boss Of Me!
Children hurling vitriol at their parents has escalated due to the stress they are under as a result of the pandemic. They... Read More
8 Ways to Summer Smart with Your Kids
We are trying to get by as parents and educators day-by-day. Here is how you can prepare for the future with intention.... Read More
This Play Tweak Can Supercharge Your Child’s Development
Playground play provides more benefits than exercise. It can supercharge a child’s emotional and psychological development in four surprising ways. Read the... Read More
How a Tiny Little “BUT” Can Change Your Child’s Life
The way you perceive and communicate with your children and adolescence is crucial to their development, resilience and well-being. Read the article
Should You See a Therapist to Deal With COVID-19 Stress?
Perhaps you have been feeling more down than usual since being confined to home. You suspect it will pass. But should you... Read More
Quarantining is Stressful — What Do We Tell the Kids?
As parents, when we are stressed out but pretend otherwise we actively transmit that stress to our children. Don’t pretend you’re fine... Read More
Want to Nurture Your Child’s Ability to Be Resilient?
The seismic shift in children’s worlds due to COVID 19 has tested their resilience. Here are ways to build children’s coping skills... Read More
“The Most Important Thing You Can Do Right Now”
Feeling helpless and anxious in the COVID-19 era? Two important steps to help yourself and others. Read the article
The Pandemic Endangers Marriages and Other Relationships
The pandemic not only threatens your physical health, it threatens the health of your marriage, your freindships, and your family. Here are... Read More
Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings
Guidance for healthcare professionals who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials. Read the article
Will the Pandemic Have a Lasting Impact on My Kids?
Massive unemployment. Stunning loss of life. Disrupted education. An economy in freefall. These are the ingredients for tectonic social shifts that alter... Read More
What To Do When Your Relationship Implodes During a Pandemic
Now that the world has come to a screeching halt and you’re in quarantine with your significant other, your hurt, anger, irritation,... Read More
Why “I Am Fine” Doesn’t Work With Kids During Divorce
We like to think as parents that we can chose to show or hide our feelings from our kids. New research shows... Read More
COVID-19 Stress: Five Simple Strategies for Better Self-Care
Is the stress of coronavirus wearing you out? A few simple strategies can go a long way. Read the article
Three Things to Do for Your Mental Health Right Now
Mental health principles from experts that can help us meet this moment in time with resilience and self-compassion. Read the article
Helping Children Cope
Children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with the... Read More
Coping Skills for Quarantine Life
4 simple and actionable tips from a clinical psychologist. Read the article
How to Prioritize Self-Care So You Can Be a Better Caregiver
Being a caregiver can be a long journey with many challenges. Taking good care of yourself, also called self-care, is essential to... Read More
Finding Social Support for Mothers During COVID-19
Strategies for mothers to find and maintain social support in a time of social distancing. Read the article
This Happens to Your Kids When You Stress
Stress is contagious. Here’s how to keep it from infecting your kids. Read the article
How We Can Grow During the Pandemic
We’re experiencing life-altering situations that will likely become the new normal. Here are some easy ways we can grow during the pandemic.... Read More
Combatting Coronavirus Stress with Compassion
A simple compassion practice helps relieve stress and can foster understanding and cooperation so that we can work together to get through... Read More
What Home Confinement Means to Children in COVID-19
Children are also facing uncertainty and chaos in this season. But one significant difference is that children often lack the ability to... Read More
What Home Confinement Means to Children in COVID-19
Children are also facing uncertainty and chaos in this season. But one significant difference is that children often lack the ability to... Read More
Helping Students Cope with Coronavirus Stress
High school and college students need good stress management tools more than ever. Here are four evidence-based tips for effectively implementing a... Read More
Sibling Battles During Quarantine
Mom and her two sons, nine-year-old Alex, and twelve-year-old William, are going out for a bike ride. This is their “outside time”... Read More
One Size Does Not Fit All: Health, Wellness, & COVID-19
Safety, wellness, and what we should do now, as the curve flattens, are topics that require us to recognize that One Size... Read More
Coping with COVID-19 Co-Parenting Challenges
Your ex likely reacts to stress and uncertainty in the same way as before the pandemic. Learn co-parenting workarounds to address common... Read More
For Young Adults, Quarantining With Parents Turns Back Time
The dynamic shifts when a grown child’s partner joins the family quarantine. Dr. David Chodirker and Shira Deener already had their three... Read More
How People with Autism Can Cope with the Pandemic
How is the new normal affecting people with autism and their families? Here are a few ways to improve COVID-19 life for... Read More
The ambiguous loss of the end of the school year
The loss of the end of the school year rituals can be difficult Read the article
The Extra Burden for Parents of Children With Special Needs
Behavioral learning often relies initially on adult-led intervention and feedback rather than discussion or child therapy. That means even if a child... Read More
Chores Can Help with Coping and Resilience
Kids feel better about themselves when they see themselves making a valuable contribution to their families. This is more important than ever... Read More
Mental Health and Job Loss
Many of us take pride in how they make a living, and their career becomes a part of whom they are; it... Read More
The Rush to Divorce Mediation in the Time of COVID-19
Mediation might not be optimal for those whose spouse suffers from narcissism, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, or other mental health issues.... Read More
Are You Forgetting What Day It Is During COVID-19?
Are you forgetting what day it is? Is it the repetition of sheltering in place or is your memory getting worse and... Read More
Be Your Own Best Friend by Changing Your Negative Self-Talk
Negative self-talk is a habit and the good news is that we can change our habits. In the words of Jimmy Dean:... Read More
We need to prepare for the mental health effects of coronavirus on kids
Four-year-olds have play dates through closed windows, sliding their toy cars in unison on either side of the glass. A high school... Read More
How Can Employees Cope with COVID-19 Related Work Stress?
Are you stressed, frustrated, sad, scared, or angry at work during the COVID-19 pandemic? Please read this to learn the top ten... Read More
Coronavirus and Travel in the United States
Coronavirus and Travel in the United States Read the article
Aching for My Grandchildren in Isolation
Since I went into isolation when the news first hit — and before it was mandated — I’ve done FaceTime with the... Read More
Why Using Threats to Get Kids to Cooperate Backfires
In their desperate attempt to get their increasingly stressed kids to cooperate during Lockdown, parents are relying more and more on threats... Read More
Kids are also having a hard time!
The pandemic is leaving parents and adults anxious, stressed and facing big unknowns. But what about kids? Here is how to focus... Read More
How to Shelter In Place with a Child with Special Needs
Sheltering in place has overhauled our personal and professional lives. But if you’re caring for a child with special needs, you face... Read More
How to Parent a Teen During a Pandemic and a Divorce
Yes, you can connect to your teen during stressful times. At times of stress, teenagers can be more emotional. Here I teach... Read More
Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic offers coping challenges across our experience. Here are resources for entertainment, learning about unrelated topics, reliable coronavirus information. Read... Read More
How to Coach a Friend or Colleague Through Crisis and Uncertainty
Helping people think through their confusion and fear is more helpful than telling them what to do. Follow these three tips to... Read More
COVID Curve 1.5: A Brewing Crisis of Clinician Mental Health
We waited too long to get ready for the viral surge and too many suffered. We are at risk of underestimating the... Read More
What We Say to Children Can Have Long-Lasting Impact
As adults, we are often unaware of the long-term impact of the words we use with children. It’s important to realize our... Read More
Why We Can’t Just Tell Our Kids Not to Worry
When you’re upset and someone says “don’t worry”, it often has the opposite effect. Kids feel the same way. What can we... Read More
Want to Help Your Child Learn to Manage Her Emotions?
Helping children learn to manage their emotions is especially important in the time of coronavirus. The bottom line: learn to get comfortable... Read More
The “Defiant” Child: Innocent Until Proven Guilty
In part one of this three-part series, we examine childhood defiance through the lens of normative alternatives. Read the article
When Distress in Children Is Caused by Boredom and Separation
As an infant grows and begins to crawl, walk, and talk, two of the most common causes of distress are boredom and... Read More
How to Help Teens Handle the Loss of Proms and Graduations
Important ceremonies and rites of passage have been canceled, leaving kids with no closure. Even as they feel grateful for their health,... Read More
Are Anxious Kids’ Brains Wired Differently?
Anxious children have brains that send stronger signals from the “fear” center of the brain to the “decision making area”. This has... Read More
Effective Screen Time Limits During the COVID-19 Quarantine
Consider changing screen time limits during the quarantine period. Use the extra free time to do more than gaming-develop new healthy habits... Read More
With So Much to Worry About, Here’s How to Ease Your Mind
Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the state of the economy, there’s a lot to worry about. New neuroscience research provides suggestions on... Read More
CFGCs COVID-19 Mental Health Awareness Campaign
During the COVID-19 pandemic Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC) has seen an increase in our clients’ mental health challenges such as... Read More
15 Small Ways to Be Healthy at Home During the COVID Crisis
Tempted to let your healthy living program lapse during the COVID-19 crisis? Here’s why staying healthy at home is even more important... Read More