15 Everyday Ways to Help Kids Believe in Themselves
When young people believe in themselves, you can hear self-belief in the words they speak and see it through their body language. Nonverbal cues like a "thumbs up" means "I've got this covered. I can handle this." This sense of confidence and motivati...
When Dad Struggles After the Baby Arrives
After the birth of my third daughter, people repeatedly asked me how things were going. "Good," I'd say. "We're getting by." This was the official statement, what I posted on social media, and the line I fed my friends. But in reality, I was a complet...
The Mental Health of Dads Matters
By Charles Schaeffer, PhD In the last few years, we have taken a big leap in understanding and supporting maternal mental health and family well-being. But when it comes to supporting new fathers, we remain in the Dark Ages. Support for the changes an...