How Contagious Are My Fears? Will My Kids Get Them From Me?
New research at Washington State University shows parents don’t serve their children well by hiding their feelings. Read the article
Creative Activities for Youth 0-18, Learn More
During the COVID-19 quarantine there are many activities to keep your children active. Some include: Got a bored kid? Here’s a huge... Read More
Depression, Helplessness and “The Great Pause”
One thing is for sure: we do not have much that is in our control these days. An invisible virus that could... Read More
Mindful Productivity While Working From Home
As more people work from home, mindful productivity is being put to the test of helping them maintain balance between personal time... Read More
Teenage in the Time of Coronavirus
Losing your mind over your teen’s screen time during social isolation? Considering the needs of the adolescent brain might help you stay... Read More
Children, Teens, and Anxiety
Don’t know how to help your anxious child/teen? Try these easy tools. Read the article
Parenting in Quarantine Pt.2, Four More Steps
If living through a pandemic is not challenging enough, parents are drafted into being teachers, providers, public safety officers and jailers. Some... Read More
What do Children Need Most from Parents Right Now?
Here’s wisdom from Dr. Adam Carter on how to best support your kids during this period. Key advice: “Trust your instincts and... Read More
Six Tips for Managing Your Children’s Time
In these times of shelter in place, one of the most valuable skills you can have as a parent or guardian is... Read More
Physical Activity Declines Dramatically During COVID-19
Moving less and feeling stressed? You are not alone. A few tips to maintain physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the... Read More
What We Know About Distance Learning
Despite the struggles, there is some evidence that distance learning can be effective for young people. Read the article
How Can I Help My Teen During A Panic Attack?
Do you feel helpless when your teen is having a panic attack? These strategies may help. Read the article
Creativity Can Be A Powerful Tool For Helping Addiction
Art and creativity can be a powerful tool for developing connections and healing shame. Creativity can be a way to build confidence... Read More
How Can we Help Parents Quarantined with Autistic Children?
Should parents of children with autism and cognitive conditions become behavioral experts during quarantine? No, but we can arm them with resources... Read More
Parenting During Covid-19: Are We on a Collision Course?
How do you handle conflicts during Covid-19? The right questions can create collaboration. Read the article
How COVID-19 Affects Marriage—and How to Adapt
The pressure on your relationships can add up. Here are three realistic things you can do to make it right. Read the... Read More
5 Tips to Keep Addiction at Bay During the COVID Crisis
COVID-19 has everyone on edge, but a few simple tools can help reduce stress, get yourself on track and make sure you... Read More
Supporting Your Child to Play Independently: Free Play
If you’ve found yourself wishing that your child would play by him or herself more often, and for longer periods of time,... Read More
Parenting During COVID-19: Hands-On Recommendations
During times of confinement to our homes, every person becomes a big mirror for everyone else in their family. Read the article
Homeschooling driving you crazy? Turn Chores into Lessons
Turning learning at home into a meaningful, timely contribution can help motivate a child to learn even if parents don’t follow the... Read More
COVID-19 Resources for Parents to Share with Children
Find information on how to talk to your child about COVID-19 and download free resources for teaching kids from toddlers to teens... Read More
Supporting Your Child To Play Independently
When we interrupt play, the child has to start over, so it keeps the child from playing deeply. Read the article
COVID-19 and Children’s Mental Health
Studies indicate the pandemic could have negative effects on children’s health. Yet, parents do not have the appropriate mental health or counselling... Read More
CFGC Receives An Additional Grant From California Community Foundation
At CFGC, the health, safety and well-being of our clients, staff and community remains our highest priority during the COVID-19 outbreak. As... Read More
5 Life-Hacks During Shelter-in-Place
You can use this massive disruption as a positive force to exert on your life-inertia to make beneficial changes that will help... Read More
Homebound: Managing the Monotony and Mayhem
The dog is barking, the dishwasher’s leaking, and your home-schooling attempt feels like an epic fail. The novelty of being at home... Read More
Creative Activities for Youth 0-18 – Well. Magazine
TRY THESE ACTIVITIES During the COVID-19 quarantine there are many activities to keep your children active. Some include: KRAZYDAD FREE MAZES Got... Read More
Conflict And Your Teen: How Far is Too Far? – Well. Magazine
Well. Magazine offers wellness articles, resources, trends, and tips to parents and care givers seeking to improve their family’s well-being. Read the... Read More
Myth-busting Facts to Help You Talk Honestly About Marijuana Use With Your Teenager – Well. Magazine
“Because marijuana use is booming, it’s important for you to talk to your teenage kids about it.” by Alpa Patel, MD Read... Read More
10 Ways to Reduce Your Stress Level During COVID-19
We are born into the world to connect, for survival. We are social creatures. However, with COVID-19, we are told that we... Read More
Why Should Your Son Hear You Say You Are Proud of Him?
Telling our teenage sons we are proud of them should be incorporated into parenting. Read the article
Coping With Loneliness During a Pandemic
When we combine what we already know about loneliness with our new, isolating circumstances, how can we respond with resilience and silence... Read More
Thriving in the Midst of the Pandemic
Suggestions on how to stay mentally engaged Read the article
Break-up, Separation, and Divorce During COVID-19.
“I don’t have a right to feel sad when people are dying,” is a sentiment I hear from many grief stricken clients... Read More
Walking on the Edge of Trust During a Pandemic
Trust is key to pandemic resilience. Research reveals that in a pandemic, trust functions as a cornerstone relational process. Read the article
Stuck Homeschooling? Three Tips for Troll-Proofing Your kids
For everyone’s sake and theirs, you’ve got to do what you can now to prevent them from staying brats or regressing to... Read More
Helping Teens Make Room for Uncomfortable Emotions
To be sure, some adolescents are facing hardships caused by this pandemic that warrant support going well beyond the emotional guidance that... Read More
How Much Time Should Kids Spend Playing Video Games During COVID-19?
Should parents be concerned about increases in screen time for kids and themselves during quarantine? Read the article
COVID-19 Mental Health: Support Workers Struggle to Cope
Everyone I work with is struggling in some way or another. Read the article
Why Mindfulness for Parents Matters More Now More Than Ever
Everyone is feeling stressed right now, including children. Simple mindfulness practices can make the difference between soothing your child, and ramping up... Read More
6 Suggestions for Making the Most of “Sheltering in Place”
If you’re new to sheltering in place, try these ideas, coming from my years of doing the same. Even if your day... Read More
Ideas for Staying Connected to Your Child
How do we make connecting with our kids a priority when we’ve got a zillion other priorities as well? I have five... Read More
The Emotional Paradox of Loss and Hope
Do you feel like you’re on an emotional rollercoaster? Identifying your emotions can help. Read the article
Free, same-day tests are now available for all LA County residents who have symptoms of COVID-19.
Free, same-day tests are now available for all LA County residents who have symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty... Read More
The 2020 Census is happening now. You can respond online, by phone, or by mail. Learn How
April 1 is a reference date, not a deadline to respond. When you respond online, by phone, or by mail, count everyone... Read More
Shareable Resources on Coping with COVID-19
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stressful for many people. People respond to stress in different ways and it is... Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to prepare and protect yourself
You can also keep up with CDC updates on Coronavirus Disease 2019 by signing up for email updates, syndicating available content, and... Read More
Five Things About Staying Mentally Healthy During the COVID-19 Outbreak
In the midst of the battle against the novel #coronavirus (#COVID19), it’s understandable that many Americans may experience heightened distress or anxiety,... Read More
ADHD and Screen Time during the Quarantine
Should you let your kids with ADHD spend all of their time on screens during the quarantine? Probably not, but it might... Read More
Unfortunate Allies: The Coronavirus and Loneliness
Steps to decrease loneliness from social isolation Read the article
5 Strategies for Managing Uncertainty During COVID-19
We tend to struggle when we don’t know what comes next. Here are some tools to help. Read the article
Learning from Each Other During and After Covid-19
We can fight loneliness, support our elders, and learn from each other during this time of social distancing. Read the article
Welcome to Tele Mental Health
With so many mental health appointments going online, some interesting and unanticipated issues are coming up that deserve additional scrutiny. Read the... Read More
Three Ways to Keep Calm During Quarantine
Looking for ways to help relieve stress and stay calm? Need to stay inside? Here’s a few activities that will help accomplish... Read More
Regression in the Time of Coronavirus
The stress kids are experiencing due to COVID 19 is leading to a lot of regression. Here’s how to provide the support... Read More
How to Cope with COVID-19
Since we don’t know how long this will go on, rather than implementing quick fixes, it’s about doing life differently in a... Read More
Keep Your Older Parents Safe and Connected During the Quarantine
Struggling to help your older parents during COVID-19? Some tips to keep them safe and connected. Read the article
Three Daily Experiences to Create Well-being In Quarantine
Feeling despondent while trapped at home? Seeking three specific kinds of daily experiences can help. Read the article
Resources for Children Dealing with Death and Loss
Is your child or family dealing with a loss? Here are a few of my top-referenced resources to help you all on... Read More
Home Office Syndrome
Home office syndrome creates significant stress and uneasiness due to a blurring of boundaries between work and home life. Read the article
What Can Children Learn from COVID-19
Is your child becoming mentally stronger through COVID-19? A few ideas can help. Read the article
Running a Psychology Center in the Time of Corona
Psychology centers that adjust to the crisis will survive and thrive. Others might perish. Read the article
We Are Wired to Feel Anxious During a Pandemic
That doesn’t mean our anxiety has to consume us. Read the article
Children May Be Afraid of Masks. Here’s How to Help.
Catherine J. Mondloch, a professor of psychology and the director of the face perception lab at Brock University in Ontario, said, “If... Read More
Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse During COVID-19
What happens if your spouse or parents becomes abusive? These “stay at home” orders can gravely impact intimate partner violence and child... Read More
The Two Kinds of Coronavirus Anxiety
Anxieties about the COVID epidemic break down into two kinds – reasonable and irrational. Here are ways to cope if fear has... Read More
Who’s “Zooming” Who? Dealing with Zoom Anxiety
Digital hangouts give people a place to socialize with multiple people and to simulate the feeling of hanging out with a group,... Read More
Parenting in the Time of the Coronavirus: Protect Your Health
With the stress of a pandemic, it’s easy to deprioritize your own needs to take care of your family’s. Here’s why taking... Read More
Missing Life Before Covid-19? You’re Not Alone
Covid-19 has upended our sense of predictability and normalcy. Life may never be the same. Here are tips that can help us... Read More
You and Your Kids Can’t Stand Each Other. Now What?
Now find a quiet place and write your responses to the following questions: What are three things you want to accomplish in... Read More
Resilience in a Pandemic
The stress and challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic bear similarities to those experienced by combat soldiers, and so do factors that... Read More
On the Stigma of COVID-19
Let’s separate the illness from the patient. Read the article
It’s Like Living in a Submarine!!!
Has the novelty of Shelter-In-Place worn off? Here are 10 practical tips to create a sense of normalcy in a time that... Read More
It’s OK to Lower Your Expectations During a Pandemic
Not only is it OK, but it is essential to lower your expectations of yourself and your children during lockdown for COVID-19.... Read More
How the Pandemic Can Trigger Depression
Coronavirus blues? 5 ways to avoid falling into depression while quarantining. Read the article
Parenting Right Now is Really Hard
Despite different family constellations, dynamics, and challenges, everyone needs to hear the same — and often the most obvious — messages right... Read More
How to Handle Excessive Worry Related to COVID-19
Finding a routine, maintaining social relationships, being active, and reframing are all key elements to keeping anxiety finely tuned during the pandemic... Read More
The Five Challenges of Staying at Home
Staying at home can have a severe impact on our mental well-being. Here’s what these impacts are, and how you can deal... Read More
8 Tips For Spending Time Wisely
Knowing that time is finite encourages us to ask how we are using our time. Read the article
7 Ways to Use the Current Crisis for Personal Growth
In what way, shape, or form could the COVID-19 crisis be seen as a personal growth opportunity? At first blush, you would... Read More
5 Quick Ways to Protect Your Marriage During Coronavirus
These evidence-based steps prevent couples from experiencing detrimental conflicts, taking their difficult feelings out on each other, or drifting apart during the pandemic.... Read More
Lonely in Lockdown?
Use this time to build empathy towards those who face chronic loneliness, and learn how you can help. Read the article
Corona Virus, Attachment Styles, Fear and Anxiety
Covid-19 fosters fear/anxiety for many people and will naturally activate the attachment system. Learn to work with your attachment styles while stuck... Read More
Relationships in Quarantine: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Feeling trapped in lockdown? Relationships can suffer, especially if divorce was on the horizon before COVID19. Yet, some relationships can improve. A... Read More
Coping with Too Much Togetherness
More than ever, we need to appreciate the challenges and embrace active strategies for coping in our relationships. Read the article
Resilience During a Pandemic
Coping with social isolation takes more than positive thinking. It requires us to reach out and find the psychological and social resources... Read More
Two Ways to Cope During Tough Times
The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic can overwhelm your ability to cope, particularly as the stress continues. New research shows which coping... Read More
Preventing Suicidal Behavior in ADHD
Treating ADHD with stimulant medications may help reduce suicidal behavior. This effect is not observed with non-stimulant medication for ADHD. Read the... Read More
Educators Can Help Young Children Diagnosed with Dyslexia
If you work with children symptomatic or diagnosed with dyslexia here’s new information from the science of reading. Read the article
Helping Youth Cope with COVID-19 Disruptions
Are your children stressed about the coronavirus pandemic? Here are some suggestions for how to help. Read the article
Living with Uncertainty during COVID-19
A healthy tolerance of uncertainty is needed to withstand the torrent of confusion and mystery caused by the novel coronavirus. Read the... Read More
Dealing with Depression During Physical Distancing
Living with depression during the coronavirus pandemic? You are not alone – here are a few things that can help. Read the... Read More
Helping College Students Cope with COVID-19
Take this time to pause and examine how you and your college student can prioritize what really matters. Read the article
Coping with Your Kids’ Transition to Home and Online Learning
What can parents do to help navigate the new challenges of facilitating kids’ online learning? Read the article
Co-parenting and the Coronavirus
What divorced and separated parents can do to bridge their differences during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the article
Building Resilience in the Era of COVID-19
The current crisis is unique in its uncertainty. How can we face such challenges in this crisis while building resilience? Read the... Read More
The Stress on Couples Staying at Home Due to the Coronavirus
Because of the current constraints, members of couples often aren’t getting their social needs met by others, forcing each to rely almost... Read More
COVID-19 and the Grief Process
All of us are fearful about work, health, our families, and our shared future in ways that were unimaginable just a short... Read More
Coping With Isolation
Everyone is struggling to develop new skills and options for managing day to day life in these trying times. Read the article
How to Protect and Repair Family Relationships
Family members inevitably hurt one another. Here are research-based tips for repairing relationships and protecting them from eventual harm. Read the article
Radical Compassion in Challenging Times
This unfolding global crisis is toppling every routine and plan in the books, small and large, so it’s been interesting in the... Read More
Working from Home, Kids and All
You truly can work at home while the kids are there, too. Consider this path. Read the article
We’re all in this Together
Even during the darkest times, we can connect with others and we can build empathy. Read the article
How to Cope During Unsettling Times
Hold on to your handbasket! Every day, the headlines push our buttons of alarm, despair, and fury all at once. What’s a... Read More
Are You (Accidentally) Teaching Your Teen to Coronaparty?
Wondering why any kid would ever coronaparty? The answer might lie in how they were taught to think about and handle uncomfortable... Read More
Handling Your Child’s Disappointment Over Cancelled Events
The truth is that the only way to get through disappointment is the way we get through any other kind of loss:... Read More
CFGC s Response to COVID-19
At CFGC, the health, safety and well-being of our clients, staff and community remains our highest priority during the COVID-19 outbreak. As... Read More
Living with Mental Health Challenges During the Pandemic
Advice for people living with mental health disorders (and those who love them) during the coronavirus pandemic. Read the article
Surviving with Bipolar Disorder During the COVID19 Pandemic
A discussion of the wide ranging approaches that can be employed to support bipolar stability during the pandemic COVID19 crisis. Read the... Read More
7 Ingredients for Resiliently Weathering Adversity
Effectively charting a course through challenge is more important now than ever as many both physically distance from others and are in... Read More
Talking to Children about the Coronavirus
There are two connected contagions besetting the world right now: one is biological and viral, the other is psychological and emotional. The... Read More
Work From Home with Young Children Tips
Working at home with a very young can be both joyful and painful (and bounce between the two often). Recommendations for making... Read More
Tips for Working From Home With Young Children
Working at home with a very young can be both joyful and painful (and bounce between the two often). Recommendations for making... Read More
The Concerning Truth About Kids and Sleep
Poor sleep is rampant in the United States — and it’s not only impacting adults. It’s impacting kids too! Read the article
Should We Touch Our Children During a Pandemic?
Despite directions to “social distance” from others, for parents and young children, it’s really important to keep cuddling. Here is why. Read... Read More
Social Distance vs Social Isolation
A point-of-view about the benefits and drawbacks of social isolation versus social distancing. Read the article
Parenting in Uncertain Times
When stress goes up, relationships may falter. Still, there are ways you can face our new reality while also strengthening your family... Read More
Parenting with Resilience in Unsettling Times
We know that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is not going away anytime soon so how can we help our children and teens? Kids are... Read More
Resilience and Routines for Families During the Pandemic
How can we best keep ourselves and our children strong and healthy while housebound and living in a time of pandemic? Read... Read More
COVID-19 and Pandemic Anxiety
“Germ Panic” and “Pandemic Anxiety” has gripped us all. Read more here to learn ways to move through these challenging times. Read... Read More
12 Preparations for Parents
In the face of uncertainty, parents suddenly need to juggle new responsibilities, including playing a far larger role to educate and occupy... Read More
How to Break the Habit of Touching Your Face
It can be hard to break a habit when you don’t even realize you’re doing it. Actionable tips can help keep you... Read More
How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family
As closed schools ramp up for online learning, we can retool in our families, too. Here are three practical ways families can... Read More
Practicing Self-Care in the Face of Coronavirus
Despite the idea that working from home might lead to less stress, the reality is that the pandemic is taxing all of... Read More
10 Healthy Activities to Take Your Mind Off Coronavirus
Turn this incredibly stressful time into an opportunity for better health and wellness. Read the article
Let your children play “Coronavirus”
Dramatic play can help the youngest children understand the pandemic and social distancing. Read the article
Radical Healing in Times of Fear and Uncertainty:
It’s natural to feel scared and isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s remain interconnected and figure this out together! Read the article
8 Tips for Preventing Mom Burnout
A mother’s job is never done. To prevent burnout from motherhood stress, it’s important to take steps to care for yourself. Read... Read More
5 Ways To Help Your Teenager Accept Themselves
Why we need to help our teenagers love and accept themselves to foster resilience & a sense of belonging. Read the article
Are You and Your Teenager in a One-Sided Relationship?
Is your teenager displaying dependent traits towards you and others? Here’s what you can do to help them towards healthy independence. Read... Read More
4 Ways to Manage Health Anxiety
If you have health anxiety, your worries can become even worse with the spread of the coronavirus. These 4 ways to cope... Read More
How Are Children and Teens Learning about Coronavirus?
What are kids learning about the coronavirus from their peers and social media? Parents can use reliable online information to help reduce... Read More
Is the Coronavirus Impacting our Mental Health?
This virus that was first discovered in China in December 2019 and has spread to more than 70 countries, has killed more... Read More
5 Things to Prepare for When You Have a Teenager
Has your easy-going child turned into a moody, risk-taking, uncommunicative teen? Here are some things you can prepare to experience. Read the... Read More
Holistic Parenting Approaches for Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening conditions. As a parent, your role is crucial. Learn what you can do to support your child’s... Read More
Resilience in Childhood: New Insights from Science & Policy
Students at high achieving schools are now described as an at-risk group, along with children in deep poverty, those in foster care,... Read More
Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Everything in Between
Toddler tantrums and what to do about them. Read the article
7 Ways to Get Teenagers to Actually Listen to you!
Teenagers have their own ways of communicating that can often seem disrespectful to adults. Here are 7 tips that can help adults... Read More
What drives suicidal thoughts and actions among LGBTQ youth?
What do we know about young LGBTQ people and suicide? Read the article
Taking Play Seriously: The 4 Elements of a Good Toy or Game.
Play is a serious business! It is the building block of many neurodevelopmental capacities. Here are four key criteria to consider when... Read More
Success Strategies for Parenting Gifted Kids
A review of a practical and helpful resource: Success Strategies for Parenting Gifted Kids, edited by Kathleen Nilles, Jennifer Jolly, Tracy Ford... Read More
Depression and Honesty: A Risky Combination?
Is it safe to tell others the truth about your feelings? Read the article
Dealing With Loss
Is your child struggling with loss? These five tips can help your child process their grief in a healthy way. Read the... Read More
Ways to Forgive– It is a Learned Skill Set
Forgiveness is not an intellectual exercise. It requires learning skills to allow yourself to feel the anger and then release it. Read... Read More
Kids Who Read Books Daily Do Better on School Tests
A good book does more to boost literacy skills than other types of reading material, according to a new study. In fact,... Read More
Four Signs You Are the Child of A Toxic Parent
Some of the common signs of a toxic parent or parents are included here. Read the article
Accommodating Children’s Anxiety Can Do More Harm Than Good
Insightful research on positive and negative parenting for childhood anxiety. Read the article
Is Goal-Setting Helping or Harming Your Teen?
Most parents want their kids to develop goals, but not all goal-setting is helpful. Here are some tips for goal-setting that promotes... Read More
The 12 Steps and Mindful Parenting: Step 12
Although spiritual awakenings occasionally happen in a momentous, all-at-once sort of way, more often than not they occur subtly and incrementally over... Read More
It’s More Than Child’s Play
Play is an important part of a toddler’s normal development. But did you know just how important play is? Read the article
Kids Get Better.
Do you worry you might miss an important detail about your child? That your child might be hurt by it? A simple... Read More
Punishing Your Child for Lying Can Prompt More Lying
There’s a vast difference between teaching children what’s crucial for them to learn and, however unintentionally, actually traumatizing them. Read the article
10 Proven Ways to Balance Family and Work
Creating Family and Work Balance is a Big Deal Read the article
Mindfulness Can Help Kids with ADHD
Because children’s brains are plastic or malleable, even ten minutes a day of mindfulness can calm their Monkey Minds by activating high... Read More
There is a Right and a Wrong Way to Parent – Part 2
Can you love your children too much? Can you give your children too much? What do permissive, authoritarian, and authoritative parents have... Read More
Why are College Students Feeling So Lonely?
What’s causing college students to feel so lonely and what can parents do to help? Understanding where loneliness comes from and strategies... Read More
Raising Teenagers in the Age of Anxiety
Do your teenagers’ behaviors mystify you? Are the changes you see breaking your heart? Parents mourn the loss of the wonder years... Read More
Parents, It’s Going To Be Okay.
Our job is to teach our children how to live in the world they are in. To live. Not to hide in... Read More
Playing Freely in Nature May Be Really Good for Kids
Unstructured free play in natural environments can benefit early childhood development in multiple ways, according to a new systematic review of 16... Read More
5 Tips to Ease your Return from Maternity Leave
Concerned about returning to work after maternity leave? These 5 tips will make the transition smoother. Read the article
How To Bypass Power Struggles With Your Adult Child
The best way to avoid power struggles with your adult child is stop being their adversary. Here is how to do it.... Read More
Five Words Every Child (and Parent) Should Understand
Like learning a new language, parents seeking to have better communication with their children may benefit from developing a shared vocabulary. Read the... Read More
Burned Out Is Not Burned Up: Two Fixes For Parental Burnout
Feeling burned out as a parent? You’re not alone, and what you are feeling is real. There is hope! New research demonstrates... Read More
The Sibling Bond:
The longest relationship of your life, with a brother or sister,, may not be your closest or happiest, but you can get... Read More
Young Kids Can Have Suicidal Thoughts and Parents Are Often Unaware
A new study from Washington University in St. Louis finds that suicidal thoughts may begin in children as young as 9 or... Read More
How to Find the Right Therapist For You
Online sites and social media have made it easier to find a therapist. But with so many choices, finding the right therapist... Read More
7 Steps to Succeed at Parenting
Skillful parents act in spite of anxiety and impulse rather than at their whim. Our parenting behavior should stir confidence, connection, and... Read More
Raised Nested: Species-Typical Child Raising
Most basic assumptions about parenting young children violate humanity’s evolutionary system for the young. What’s wrong with that? Read the article
Who’s that Baby in the Mirror?
Babies don’t recognize themselves in the mirror until the second year of life, which is around the same time they develop a... Read More
College Success for Students with Learning Differences
Are you overwhelmed by the prospect of college? Resources and guidelines for students with learning differences. Read the article
Fighting with Your Teenager
Dads need to know that their love and fear have become entangled, and that anxiety is at the root of their conflicts... Read More
A Simple “Switch” to Turn Up Kid’s Attention by 30 Percent.
Want to increase student focus by 30%? Switch your focus to praise rather than reprimands. Research demonstrates the praise to reprimand ratio... Read More
Random Acts of Kindness Day: Compassion and Mental Health
Our community needs to work together to practice kindness and to “reach in”. Even the simplest acts of kindness can save a... Read More
Family Matters
Expecting a baby? Look after your mental health — dads too — to ensure healthy infant development. Read the article
Your Teen is Cuffing, Fading, Zombieing, and Getting LOR.
Your teen is cuffing, fading, zombieing, and getting LOR. What you can do while your teen is dating in the digital age.... Read More
Talking With Teens
How do you talk to your teen when they are pulling away? Tips to keep communication going when it matters most. Read... Read More
Grandmother Know-It-All
Today’s grandmothers know much more than their own grandmothers did. But because they know more, they say less. Read the article
Praise, Not Scolding, Can Lead to Better Classroom Behavior
A new study finds that to improve behavior in class, teachers should focus on praising children for good behavior, rather than telling... Read More
5 Signs a Young Adult May Be Struggling
Potential warning signs that a young adult may be failing to launch. Read the article
Communicating With Your Teen
Need new skills to communicate better with your teen? Here are some that come from unexpected places. Read the article
Adolescents Make Riskier Choices When With Their Peers
Teenagers are very sensitive to social influence; though they can make good decisions and exercise cognitive control, being around peers weakens their... Read More
How Parents Can Help Teens Cope with Stress
Not sure how to help manage your teen’s social problems? Some tips for parents. Read the article
How Can I Help My Teen Manage Their Strong Emotions?
Doers your teen get overwhelmed by their emotions, or just try to ignore them? We can teach them strategies for tolerating distress.... Read More
Conflict Resolution in Youth Sports: Part 1
Conflict is a natural and unavoidable part of all relationships. But it’s not the conflict that’s the villain; it’s the way people... Read More
Want Socially Skilled Kids? Play Attention To This New Study
Parent and toddler brains “sync up” during play, and this is a driver of prefrontal cortex development. Want your kid to develop... Read More
Gender development
Nature or nurture? New research suggests that neither sex assignment at birth nor exposure to social gender norms define how a child... Read More
The Climate Talk (with children)
Ever wonder what to say to your children about climate change? 5 guiding principles can go a long way. Read the article
“Mommy, I Hate You!”
Has your child recently declared that you’re the meanest parent in the whole, wide world? Here’s how to make that moment better... Read More
Cellphone Addictions: Nuisances or Serious Threats?
Are young people today handicapped by cellphone and social media addictions, or do some of them see the future more clearly than... Read More
Girls’ Friendships and Depression: A Double-Edged Sword
Depression rates in girls continue to increase. Friendships can contribute to resilience or increase vulnerability to depression. A few strategies can keep... Read More
Making Bravery a Family Lifestyle
Is your child’s anxiety taking over your family? Making bravery a family lifestyle might be the answer! Read the article
The 12 Steps and Mindful Parenting: Steps 10 & 11
Step 10 repairs tears in the fabric of parent-child relationships, while practicing Step 11 deepens the capacity for conscious connection with ourselves—and... Read More
Childhood Passions Can Have Long-Lasting Benefits
When children and adolescents discover their own interests and passions, it can help them develop an inner motivation which can aid them... Read More
Learning to Cope with Parental Alienation
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