What to Do When Your Child Talks Back
We’re teaching kids how to be in relationship with another person. Read the article
Is It Easier, or Harder, to Parent an Introverted Child?
Even though introverted children may seem lower maintenance than their less reserved, more boisterous counterparts, they have special needs—which they may not... Read More
The One Feeding Habit to Change in 2019
The key to teaching kids to eat a healthy diet has nothing to do with food. Read the article
The Best (Free) Thing You Can Pass Along to Your Kids
Real smiles start at about three months old, and at every age, parents can enhance their kids’ ability to enjoy the funny... Read More
How to Not Burden Our Kids With Our Own Emotional “Stuff”
Why self-awareness is the key ingredient in good parenting. Read the article
Let’s talk risk and what teens need to be healthy adults
“I know what I was doing at that age” is a phrase overheard from parents of teens. When you realize what they... Read More
All They Want To Be Is Rich, Famous And Look Good!
Overindulging children leads to External rather than Internal life goals resulting in a greater risk of unhappiness, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and... Read More
Raising Body Confident Kids
How can we raise body confident kids? Read on for how we can break the body-shame cycle from being passed down to... Read More
Working Together to Parent a Child With Special Needs
Do you have a co-parenting alliance, or are you at odds with your other half? Read the article
Boredomtunity: Why Boredom Is the Best Thing for Our Kids
My kids felt perfectly justified following me around and haranguing me, even though they knew it was against our rules. Why? Because... Read More
Helping Perfectionist Kids Learn to Tolerate Mistakes
Kids often hear, “Mistakes are part of learning.” But if they have perfectionist tendencies, they don’t believe it. Here’s a way to... Read More
What We Get Wrong About Children’s Self-Esteem
Real self-esteem isn’t about loving ourselves; it’s about being able to let go of the question, “Am I good enough?” by connecting... Read More
Keeping Your Children Safe from Sexual Abuse
Five Things that Parents can do to Protect their Children from Sexual Abuse in the New Year Read the article
9 Strategies to Avoid Passing Your Fears On to Your Kids
Afraid of dogs? Flying? Injections? Spiders? Generally anxious? How to keep your children from developing the same anxieties. Read the article
8 Amazing Ways Teens Change as they Become Young Adults
Here’s what to expect from your teens as they become young adults. Read the article
The Science of Spanking
Spanking has been a common form of discipline for decades. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending that parents don’t spank... Read More
What Should You Do When Your Kid Wants to Quit Sports?
The decision quit playing a sport is a complicated one, and it shouldn’t be taken lightly. Read the article
The Discouraged Child
The discouraged child is a child who has given up on himself and others. Suggestions on how to help turn these children... Read More
10 Vital Life Lessons to Teach Your Kids Before They Turn 10
Are you finding parenting to be complicated? These 10 simple (but vital) life lessons to teach your kids before they turn 10,... Read More
What To Say Instead of Praising
Our children need to feel seen and accepted and encouraged, no matter what. Read the article
The Most Magical Word in Parenting
Confused about why your child doesn’t respond to your efforts to help? Changing this one word may go a long way. Read... Read More
Why You Should Stop Nagging Your Teenager
Learn why nagging teenagers doesn’t work. Take five small steps to develop a better relationship with your teen. Read the article
Setting Limits with Teens and Preteens
It creates a home with a lot less drama — and a lot more love. Read the article
Telling Kids They Are Smart Could Increase Cheating
When children do well and we tell them how smart they are, are we making them feel pressure to cut corners to... Read More
Suicide Risk: Post-Holiday Let-Down Increases Risk
It’s not the holidays that increase the suicide rate; it’s the post-holiday let-down and loss of connection that can lead to increased... Read More
How to Cope in a Fear-Driven Society
Fear gets our attention, motivates us to act, and sellers and scammers know this, creating a fear-driven society, How to push back... Read More
Will You Help Us Improve Your Experience?
We are working on changes to improve your weekly community tips As a CFGC stakeholder, we are looking for your help deciding... Read More
How to Recognize Bipolar Disorder in Children
Does your child display outbursts of anger, excitability, anxiety or rage, followed by depression and despondency? These could be the first signs... Read More
Challenges of The Digital Age and Parenting
Ever consider that digital technology can actually compromise parenting? Get the facts here, and learn how to help your clients who are... Read More
Holiday Strategies for Dealing With Difficult Family Members
Expecting criticism or conflict over differences in attitudes and values at a family gathering? These five strategies can help you keep the... Read More
How to Help Your College Student Access Mental Health Care
Parents and students need to creatively and assertively search for treatment. Read the article
Trauma Touches Every Child
In a world filled with tragedy, it is important to know how to help your child when they are exposed to it.... Read More
Is Your Child Afraid to Be Away from You?
Does your child have the school drop-off blues? Read the article
Two Major Causes of the College Mental Health Crisis
Levels of stress, anxiety, and depression are on the rise in college students because of a harm avoidant culture and alienating lifestyles.... Read More
How To Manage Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Worried about presents under the tree or the family you will see? If you’re experiencing the holiday blues, here are some helpful... Read More
5 Tips to Help Your Child Cope With Anxiety
Children do not act out negatively because they want to make life hard on us, but because they are attempting to tell... Read More
Teen Suicides: Risks and Prevention
An increasing number of teens are committing suicide. Tips and tools for parents and schools for early interventions and prevention. Read the... Read More
How Much Sleep do School-Age Children Need?
Are elementary school age children getting enought sleep? Read the article
Coping with the Holidays: Tips for Targeted Parents
Holidays can be a sad time for taregeted parents Read the article
5 Ways to Help Children Cope After Hearing of Mass Shootings
Research explains how to help children cope after hearing about mass shootings. Read the article
Tirades and Tears? Time for a Do-Over!
One great way to course correct when you see a collision coming, or when you find yourself sitting in a pile of... Read More
How Independent Should Teenagers Be?
Healthy, self-disciplined, motivated teenagers have a strong sense of control over their lives. Read the article
Child Abuse, Trauma, and Psychological Loss:
Child Abuse, Trauma, and Psychological Loss Read the article
When Your Unmotivated Teenager Fails to Find Purpose in Life
Lack of motivation and ‘laziness’ are often due to a short attention span. ADD/ADHD is most sensibly understood as one end of... Read More
How to Help Your Child Like Her or His Body
You can help your child feel good about his or her body regardless of their weight. Read the article
Why Do Young Children Commit Suicide?
There is perhaps nothing more shocking than hearing about young children taking their own life. It is difficult for us to comprehend... Read More
When Someone You Love Relapses
You trusted him. He promised you that he’d changed. Convinced you that he’d learned his lesson, that his days of using drugs... Read More
Yes, You are that Embarrassing!
As parents we like to revel in the idea that our children are a reflection of us, our own little mini mes.... Read More
The Role of Denial in Addiction
Denial is central to the explanation of why addicts persist in using despite evidence of harmful consequences. Read the article
Expert Help for Addiction Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
Addiction experts, including myself, can be expensive and difficult to access. But technology and new media (like podcasts) is making it easier... Read More
3 Things Parents Need to Know About Raising Children
Freedom, boredom, and social intelligence are often misunderstood by parents. Read the article
4 Concepts About Death That Children Need to Understand
There are four concepts about death that are important for children to understand so that they will be better prepared to cope... Read More
Are you using this essential parenting tool?
Once you pause, you can make the choice to shift gears. Read the article
How to Talk With Your Kids About the Pittsburgh Shooting
Many parents are struggling how to explain the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, a violent act of hatred,... Read More
Is Too Much Screen Time Affecting Your Child’s Health?
New research suggests more than one hour per day of screen time for children ages 2 to 17 is associated with lower... Read More
How Schools Can Best Support Kids with ADHD
In a new paper, published in the Review of Education, U.K. researchers offer new guidelines on how school personnel can best help... Read More
Helping Young Children Cope with Natural Disasters
Helping Young Children Cope with Natural Disasters Read the article
Learn from My Parenting Mistakes
A mom of five shares her parenting mistakes and offers hard earned tips about everyday discipline. Read the article
Going Beyond Intelligence: Raising Happily Productive Kids
What can parents do to support their kids’ developing intelligence? How is that different–harder, easier, better, worse–for parents over forty? Some surprisingly... Read More
The Dangers of Spanking a Baby
Some parents spank their babies. Does this help or hurt? Read the article
Parent-Child Bond Tied to Mental Health of Teens in High-Achieving Schools
The top three risk factors for poor mental health in adolescents — poverty, racism and discrimination — have been the same for... Read More
Managing Teacher-Student Conflict
It’s inevitable, at one time or another, our teens are going to end up with a teacher they dislike. When this happens,... Read More
When Parents Pay Money for Adolescent Cooperation
To more and more often parents pay for adolescent cooperation, performance, and compliance, the less their interpersonal influence tends to become. Read... Read More
Can Conversations Strengthen Early Brain Development?
A deliberate exchange seems to be more closely related to development than the volume of words a child hears. Read the article
The Emotionally Healthy Child
Happiness is a skill, emotional balance is a skill, compassion and altruism are skills, and like any skill they need to be... Read More
Helping Your Child When They Won’t Tell You What Is Wrong
Knowing how to help a child when they are in crisis is critical. How a parent handles the situation can heal their... Read More
At What Age Should I Get My Child a Smartphone?
If you are a parent of a young child, you might be wondering what the “right” age is to get him or... Read More
15 Reasons Why People with Depression Don’t Get Treatment
Why do some people who acknowledge needing treatment for depression do not obtain it? A new research study examines 15 potential reasons.... Read More
What is Considered Child Abuse?
Many parents worry that their disciplinary tactics will be interpreted as abuse by their child’s therapist. Get the facts on what legally... Read More
5 Ways Working on Ourselves Can Benefit Our Kids
At any point, we can influence our kids in a profoundly positive way, but that pursuit may have a lot more to... Read More
5 Reasons Why Whole Families should be Included in Treatment
5 Reasons Why Whole Families should be Included in Children Read the article
Heartening News for Parents of Young Adults
New study from UCLA finds that no matter how old you are, Mom still matters. Read the article
How Much Should I Talk to My Kid about Political Issues?
Should I talk to my kid about difficult news events? A short conversation can make a huge impact. Read the article
3 Ways Guilt Impacts Parents of Struggling Adult Children
Getting out of the guilt trap is a must for parents of adult children who struggle. Read the article
Confronting Adolescent Lying and What Parents Might Say
Persistent adolescent lying is not only hard on parents at the time, it creates problems for the teenager now and later. Read... Read More
My Child Was Diagnosed With a Mental Health Condition. Now What?
Hearing that your child has been diagnosed with a mental health condition for the first time can be a frightening moment for... Read More
Ditching: What to Do When Your Child Won’t Go To School
Some parents believe their child would never cut classes or ditch school. That naivety can prevent them from having honest discussions with... Read More
Talking about the Unthinkable: Conversing with Kids About School Shootings
It’s a sad new normal: school shootings happen in the United States. According to Everytown For Gun Safety there have been at... Read More
When Your Child Struggles in School – A Parent’s Guide
Some children struggle academically more than others. But, even the most academically talented child will likely encounter a school subject that is... Read More
8 Best Apps for Parents
Technology has something for everyone, and that includes parents and families. We’ve searched for some of the best apps available to help... Read More
Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Children
The parts of children’s brains that regulate emotion are still developing, and growing up certainly has its ups and downs. So, mood... Read More
My Child is Bullying Others at School. Now What?
School bullying has received a lot of attention in the past few years. That is great, because it sends the message that... Read More
Is Internet Addiction A Thing? What Parents Should Know
Are you concerned that your child may be addicted to playing online video games, using messaging apps or posting selfies? If you... Read More
What Can I Gain from A Parent Support Group?
Kids don’t come with instruction booklets. It’s not uncommon for parents to feel alone and at a loss as to what to... Read More
Hormonal, or Something More? Identifying Teens at Risk for Suicide
Teen years can be tough. Young people cope with big decisions about college or work, new kinds of conflicts with parents, and... Read More
When Your Child Is Misbehaving: Time to Invite a Meltdown?
After a good cry your child is happier, more affectionate, more cooperative. Read the article
Parenting in the Age of #MeToo: What Are You Communicating?
In the age of #MeToo, it is important for parents to reflect on how their views around sexuality and touching others without... Read More
What Should I Bring to My Child’s First Appointment?
Many parents are surprised by the amount of information needed during their child’s first counseling session. Make sure you’re prepared with these... Read More
Want Your Child to Listen and Learn? Don’t Lecture.
When children do things they know they shouldn’t, it’s tempting to lecture them. But lectures make kids feel defensive or resentful and... Read More
Does Your Teen Have Tools to Handle Cyberbullying?
With a rise in cyberbullying and online harassment among teens, is your child equipped to handle digital hate? 5 ways to build... Read More
Teach Your Child to Ask For Help—The Right Way
Asking for help is a surprisingly complicated skill—especially for kids. Here’s how children who have a hard time asking for help can... Read More
How to Talk With Your Kids About Sexual Assault
The allegations of sexual assault in hearings on Judge Kavanaugh should alert parents to the often unspoken experiences of our kids. Here... Read More
Infants’ Instincts to Help, Share, and Comfort
Children know innately what they must do to develop well. This applies to physical, intellectual, emotional and social development; and, as I... Read More
The Perils of Perfectionism in Kids and Teens
Is perfectionism and anxiety debilitating your child’s life? Dr. Naecker shares expert research and tips for healthy achievement in kids. Read the... Read More
Can Parental Touch Help Socially Anxious Children?
Touch is our most basic way of connecting and comforting. A recent study suggests that parental touch can also serve as a... Read More
Parenting Twins Is a Monumental Challenge
Here is the reason that parenting twins is so hard, frustrating, heart breaking and heart warming. Read the article
An Ideal Vehicle to Understand Your Teenager’s Struggles
Key lessons in how to avoid failing your adolescent children. A new YA for parents to read and pass on to their... Read More
What Not to Say to a Grieving Child
Do people say clumsy things in response to a death? All the time. But knowing what to say and what not to... Read More
Why Are Teens So Emotional?
Teens are highly emotional because of a a hyperactive amygdala that generates many danger false alarms and slow inefficient connections with logical... Read More
Bullying: More Than Just Kids Picking on Kids at Recess
According to statistics one in five children admit to being bullied and bullying is not only isolated as a childhood problem but... Read More
Underappreciated? Mens Tips for the Family Dynamic
Do you feel like the odd man out in your family? Try these proven approaches. Read the article
7 Ways Mindfulness Can Help Children’s Brains
Mindfulness is especially useful for kids because it promote skills controlled in the prefrontal cortex, like the ability to focus and concentrate.... Read More
How To Help Your Child Develop a Foolproof Inner Compass
“I just don’t believe that kids learn to do what’s right by us giving them hugs. The only reason I ever did... Read More
Protecting Children From Relationship Obsession
How to help your child with a social media-fueled obsession. Read the article
Why Kids Lack Confidence
There are two kinds of confidence in students. Are you building the right one? Read the article
5 Ways To Help Your Child WANT To Do What’s Right
Why would a child choose, over and over, to do the harder thing? Read the article
Do Not Spank Your Children
A new review of research on spanking finds that even occasional spanking is ineffective, and more importantly, harmful. Read the article
Communication Skills That Improve Connection With Your Kids
Practicing these skills with your kids helps promote their self-acceptance and self-esteem. This is among the most beneficial things you can do... Read More
Toddlers Want to Help and We Should Let Them
Researchers have found that very young children innately want to help, and if allowed to do so will continue helping, voluntarily, through... Read More
When I’m With You: Addressing Youth Suicide
September marks National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an important time to re-educate ourselves as to how best we can keep our loved... Read More
Parents, Is Your Adult Child suffering from Addiction?
Parents learn that they cannot protect their children from the world, but the sadder fact is that they cannot protect a child... Read More
Why Talking About Bullying is Helpful to Kids
It’s no coincidence that National Bullying Prevention month is scheduled for the time of year when school-aged kids have sized each other up and... Read More
5 School-Night Routines Every Kid Needs
Are you struggling to get your kid out the door? Are mornings full of choas and panic? How can you make school... Read More
Don’t Worry If Your Child Is Bored
Make a choice. Is it okay for you having relaxing moments? If so, create an atmosphere at home where it feels okay... Read More
Take Charge of Your Well-Being During National Wellness Week
Wellness is more than the absence of illness. It is important to consider the multiple dimensions of your wellness in order to... Read More
Screen Time: The Impact on Kids and Parenting
Are your kids spending excessive time on electronics? Tips and tools for parents. Read the article
The 4 Ultimate Gifts You Can Give To Your Teen
Teens nowadays for sure like to have fashionable clothes, high tech electronics, and sports equipment. At the same time, here’s the gifts... Read More
7 Ways to Be a “Cool” Mom Without Crossing the Line
A mom is irreplaceable. Being best friends with your daughter may rob her of that. These 7 tips can help assure you... Read More
Explaining to Grandchildren Why They Live With You
Maybe your grandchildren or other child relatives are wondering why they live with you. I have suggestions on how to explain even... Read More
What I Wish I Knew When I Was a Kid
Tips that a parent might want to show to their bright school-age child. Read the article
Say Yes to Play
Twelve reasons play is essential to children’s healthy development, and twelve ways parents can ensure their kids are getting the play experiences... Read More
Why Kids Cut
Almost fifty percent of teens in the US have cut or engaged in some sort self harm. Understanding why kids cut is... Read More
Got Questions About Kids and Divorce? Got Other Questions?
Learn about low-cost divorce, kids and divorce, and how to handle it when family members stay friends with your ex. Read the... Read More
10 Messages that Matter More Than a Report Card
What messages for success are you sending your children as they return to school? Some minor adjustments in what you say at... Read More
Men’s Mental Health on Campus: Breaking the Silence
It has been argued that there is a silent crisis of men’s mental health issues on campus. What can be done to... Read More
An Upside to the Adolescent Brain
The teenage brain gets a bad rap, but it’s not all about risk-taking. Emerging brain research shows the adolescent love of reward... Read More
Family Life and Your Teenager’s Future Love Life
Do you want your teenager to have a healthy adult love life? You might have more to do with it than you... Read More
7 Lessons for Raising Resilient Children
Are the next generations doomed to lives of stress and unhappiness? Some authorities see their futures as bleak. Here are 7 suggestions... Read More
How to Cope with Parental Burnout
New research seeks to understand the causes of parental burnout. Read the article
Mass Shootings: How to Talk to Our Children
What do you say to your children about mass shootings? Read the article
Does your own childhood affect your parenting?
Ever wondered why some parents can keep a sense of humor in the face of their child’s challenging behavior while another parent... Read More
The Evidence on Kids, Sleep and School Start Times
Science demonstrates that when young people begin puberty, their biological clocks shift. But school start times don’t follow the shift. Read the... Read More
6 Research-based Ways To Systematically Reduce Family Stress
The daily responsibilities of running a family often leave parents feeling, stressed, overwhelmed and like they are barely holding things together. Six... Read More
How to Cure Back to School Anxiety (For Parents and Kids)
Returning to school can be one of the worst times of the year. However, science reveals how you can help your children... Read More
Is Parenting Burnout Destroying Your Marriage?
Is your relationship suffering from parenting burnout? Read the article
Back-to-School Shopping: It Goes Deeper Than You Think
Are FOMO (fear of missing out) or FOBO (fear of better options) killing the emotional benefits of back-to-school shopping? Read the article
#BacktoSchool: Dealing with Worries and Stress
Many children and adolescents have returned to school or will soon. Here are a few suggestions to cope with school related anxiety.... Read More
Parents and the College Student Job Search
Not sure when or how to help your college student with their job search? Here are 10 tips. Read the article
How To Help Your Child With Back To School Anxiety
Back to school anxieties are normal. Helping your child quiet these worries allows them to start the school year confidently. Three simple... Read More
Screen Time Usage and Back to School Preparation
Does your child own a smartphone or tablet? Here are a few guidelines to manage use during the school year. Read the... Read More
How to Teach Kids to Dream in 3 Steps
Everyone seems to agree that it’s important for kids to have dreams. But no one is actually teaching kids how to dream.... Read More
Helping Your Child with Anger
Anger is normal and healthy. Every healthy child gets angry at some point, and has the opportunity to learn how to express... Read More
Parenting for Problem Prevention
As parents, what’s the best way to minimize screen problems? As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a... Read More
How to Persuade Your Reluctant Teen
Do you have issues with getting your teen to listen to you? Does your teen present with significant mental health issues that... Read More
Summer Assignment: Know Every Child
I think we’ve got some homework to do as adults this summer. It’s to get to know the children in our lives... Read More
Why Your Adopted Teen Isn’t Bonding With The Family.
“It is also believed in the field of neuroscience, that the brain is malleable, meaning that with enough attention people can change... Read More
Mindful Parenting and the 4 Stages of Skill Development
Becoming a skillful parent doesn’t happen by accident or coincidence either; it necessitates conscious awareness and ongoing intentional effort. Read the article
5 Golden Rules for Raising Mentally Strong Kids
Are your kids gaining the skills they need to handle the challenges of the real world? Here’s how to give them the... Read More
Helping teens with ADHD build social confidence
Does your ADHD struggle with making friends and interacting with people? A few tips can help overcome social anxiety. Read the article
Answers to FAQ’s about Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Do you live or work with a young person who experiences fears, worries, repetitive thoughts, or other signs of anxiety? Read the... Read More
How to Help Improve Your Teen’s Attention
The second popular theory is that the rise in diagnosis is a result of living in an environment saturated with information which... Read More
Is Your Child In A Toxic Friendship?
Has your child suddenly lost confidence? Are statements like “I’m a terrible person” and “I cannot do anything right” cropping up? If... Read More
How To Treat the Growing Problem of Childhood Anxiety
A large body of research points to cognitive-behavioral therapy as the most effective treatment for anxiety among youth. Read the article
Is My Teen Really Addicted to Social Media?
Is your teen addicted to social media or gaming? A bit of perspective and some changes can go a long way. Read... Read More
Invisible Wounds of the Sensitive, Intense Child: Part 2
Children who are emotionally gifted are more likely to fall into specific roles in their families, and their woundings remain unspoken and... Read More
Invisible Wounds of the Sensitive, Intense Child: Part 1
Children who are emotionally gifted are more likely to fall into specific roles in their families, and their woundings remain unspoken and... Read More
Transforming Your Child’s Big Worries Into Small Ones
A child’s worries do not usually go away on their own. Often they intensify and become generalized. These 6 steps help a... Read More
What Factors Are Associated with Positive Parenting?
What results in good parenting? Parental characteristics? Children’s? A study of nearly 1,000 twins points to a few different factors. Read the... Read More
Five Mindset Shifts Grandfamilies Need to Make
Grandparents raising their grandchildren need to make major mindset changes/paradigm shifts to be successful and happy. Read the article
Facing Your Child’s Weight Issues
Facing our kids’ weight issues is hard and we can end up avoiding giving them valuable tips that could last a lifetime... Read More
What Should My Kids Do This Summer?
Worried about wasting your kids’ waning weeks of summer vacation? Balance, rest, and a sense of control are important to their growing... Read More
What to Do When Your Kid is Scared of the Dark
Worn out from your little one getting up in the middle of the night? Here’s what a child psychologist would say. Read... Read More
An Approach to Help Manage the Challenge of Screens
Practically every parent struggles with managing the pull of screens. While there are many strategies, the Tech Happy Life Model represents an... Read More
More Chores, Less Play: Teaching Children Self-Regulation
Chores provide children a powerful opportunity to learn social and emotional life skills, and may even improve their school performance. Read the... Read More
Fostering the Child-Non-custodial Parent Relationship is Key
Co-parenting with an ex-partner can present many challenges—even for the most emotionally-evolved exes. Overcoming the biggest challenge requires setting aside their differences.... Read More
Teen Suicide
Why we as parents and health professionals need to face teen suicide head on Read the article
7 Ways to Cope with Anxiety about Your Teen
Issues to worry about when children hit the teen years. How to determine and address realistic concerns and manage your parental anxiety.... Read More
5 Ways Grandfamilies Help Grandchildren
Many grandparents are raising grandchildren today and offering unique parenting advantages. Read the article
How to Turn Your Child’s Disappointment into Determination
If it is not handled correctly, disappointment can jeopardize a child’s self-esteem. A list of dos and don’ts guarantees that a parent... Read More
What You Think—and Say—is Crucial for Your Child’s Life
Positive thinking must become a habit we practice every day, not merely when it’s convenient. Reframing helps kids (and adults) cope with... Read More
Why Kids Tattle and What To Do About It
Tattling is one of the most annoying things children do. It’s also extremely common and even an important step in child development.... Read More
15 Tips to Ease the Transition from High School to College
What every college-bound student needs: Strategies and insights to have a leg up emotionally and be better able to cope with the... Read More
Top Ten Parenting Mistakes
One moment you’re elated, and the next you’re dejected. One morning, you wake up feeling euphoric, only to go to bed that... Read More
Speaking to Your Teen About Suicide
Discussing suicide with your teenagers is scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Read the article
What to Do When Your Child Hates Math
Often times when working with teenagers, issues with academia often go hand in hand with whatever symptoms we are addressing in therapy.... Read More
9 Reasons to Leave Video Games Home During Vacation
Think vacation is the perfect opportunity to loosen the screen-time reigns? Here are 9 reasons to go screen-free on your next family... Read More
Transforming your parenting
Is it too late to change your parenting? Absolutely not. You can make a difference in your child’s life today. Read the... Read More
Reducing over-the-top pressures on our children:
Are your kids in a high-achieving, competitive school? Here’s how one such community is addressing students’ high levels of stress and pressure.... Read More
The Dangers of Separating Children from Parents
There are decades of attachment research showing us just how serious the consequences of separating kids from their parents can be. Read... Read More
Helping Children Recover from Trauma-Related Anxiety
Trauma can deeply imprint a child’s developing brain and impede longevity and quality of life. Cultivating resiliency with these suggestions can help... Read More
It Takes a Village: 4 Lessons on Friendships and Parenthood
How our friendships make the challenges of parenthood more manageable and the triumphs more meaningful. Read the article
Physical Punishment—and Violence
Physical punishment is a serious public health problem throughout the world, and it profoundly affects the mental health of children and the... Read More
Preserving Intimacy with Your Child When Adolescence Begins
The loss of closeness with their little girl or boy can be hard. The challenge of maintaining closeness with their adolescent can... Read More
How To Be A Parent Your Child Wants To Talk To
As a child psychotherapist, a common complaint I hear from parents is, “he just won’t talk to me.” Achieving a close parent/child... Read More
Social Media, Increased Depression, and What Parents Can Do
Parents can use the information from a new study by talking to their kids about social media use in a specific, focused... Read More
“One Reason Why” Parents Should Worry About Teen Suicide
It doesn’t matter if your child watches the show or not. Here’s why children may be at risk, why they are so... Read More
Can We Really Prevent Suicide? Yes!
Following the recent high-profile deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, a common question we hear is – “Can suicide be prevented... Read More
Yes, Your Toddler or Teen Is Frustrating and Foolish
Brain research findings show the best way to respond to annoying or foolish behavior is as learning opportunities for you and your... Read More
Married with Kids
Having children changes marriages in many ways. Be prepared to change your behavior and your expectations. Read the article
Kids’ Self-Control Is Influenced by Their Peer Group
Much of your behavior is affected by what other people are doing. Why is that so? Read the article
What Are The Options For Kids With a Too-Often Angry Parent
People who rage generally get diagnosed as having either a borderline or a narcissistic personality disorder. Who has responsibility for protecting their... Read More
Grief After Suicide
While it’s true that every person’s grief is uniquely personal, there are certain feelings associated with coping with loss after suicide that... Read More
How To Talk To Children About Spade and Bourdain Suicides
Kate Spade & Anthony Bourdain committed suicide; it’s saturated in the media. How do you talk about suicide with your child? How... Read More
Suicide: About the Numbers
Understanding the numbers may help us prevent further deaths by suicide. Read the article
Enjoying Summer Camp: Bullying-Prevention Checklist
Even if your child has gone to camp before, every year brings new personalities to the staff, and a new mix of... Read More
Before the Red Flags: Subtle Signs to Watch For
I’ve coached many who don’t notice the signs until it’s too late. Until they’ve moved in or invested in someone for a... Read More
How Teen Sleep Deprivation Leads to Risk-Taking Behaviors
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Can You Tell If Someone Is Suicidal Just by Looking?
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Getting Kids Unplugged During the Summer
It’s practically the universal struggle of parents: limiting our kids’ screen time. This is a particular challenge during the summer. What can... Read More
