Neglect Is Never Benign
If you were neglected as a child, it can be hard to see the world and the people in it as friendly... Read More
Becoming a Parent Can Trigger Grief and Healing
It’s normal and natural to feel your grief triggered again after becoming a parent. This isn’t a bad thing. Here’s why. Read... Read More
A Wake-up Call for Parents in the Aftermath of a School Shooting
“My child is scared to go to the bathroom in school. She is afraid that a shooter will come and she will... Read More
What Your Child Needs From You in These Trying Times
While facing mass shootings, civil and political unrest, war, inflation, injustice, post-pandemic life, and endless turmoil, how do we support our children?... Read More
Why Sensitivity Is a Strength in Boys
My sons, Noah and Aidan, now bona fide adults, are perceptive, empathic, intuitive, compassionate, caring—all great qualities, right? But if I’d simply... Read More
Supporting Kids After a School Shooting
As mass shootings continue to threaten the safety and well-being of our children, parents and educators can work together to support children’s... Read More
Helping Your Adolescent Grow Through a Hard Emotional Time
During times of adolescent unhappiness, parents need to make sure the teenager is moving through them and, if the teenager is emotionally... Read More
Giving Kids the Self-Confidence to Succeed
Every parent knows how important self-confidence is to taking on challenges. But where does self-confidence come from? Read the source article at... Read More
8 Tips for Parents After a School Shooting
It may be scary to talk with your children about school shootings, but it’s important to try. Read the source article at... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Food and Clothing Resource Directory
The Food and Clothing Resource Directory provides information on how to get food, cash aid and clothing from government programs and community... Read More
Listen Deeply to Amplify Your Senses
Are your friends and family always telling you that you don’t listen to them? Read the source article at Psychology Today
Helping Kids Be More Responsible for Their Actions
By including children and teens in the discussion about family rules and boundaries, the hope is that they will feel more invested... Read More
How to Talk to Children About School Shootings
You need to discuss the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, with a child. Here are 5 tips to help you navigate this difficult... Read More
Supporting Your Child in Times of Crisis
Our children are growing up in a different world. In light of recent events, we must ask ourselves: How can we support... Read More
The Talk Children Need in Violent Times
What to say when a child asks if they are safe? The importance of talking about—and taking—action. Read the source article at... Read More
How Your Siblings Can Make You Happier
When I was young, I didn’t get along well with my older sister. Though I looked up to her and longed for... Read More
The Unspoken Abuse: When the Adult Child Abuses the Parent
People often talk about parents who are “not good enough.” But the topic of parents who are abused by their adult children... Read More
Why You Can’t Force Therapy on Teens
You can take your child to counselling but you can’t make them talk. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Is Leaving a Baby to ‘Cry It Out’ Harmful?
Crying it out’ has been one of the most emotionally loaded and debated topics in parenting. However, the long-term outcomes of crying... Read More
Learning to Do Less for Your Kids
Children innately want to become increasingly self-sufficient and self-directed, but we can drive that out of them if we persist in doing... Read More
Will I Regret Not Giving My Only Child a Sibling?
Easily asked, the question of whether or not to have a second child is not so simple to answer. But there are... Read More
When Values Diverge, Is Separation the Best Option?
Personal perspective: Family therapy has taught me that when people hold values that divide them, separation is a path to mutual respect... Read More
Is Your Child’s School Mental Health Aware?
What does it mean for schools to be mental health aware? Big changes are needed—and you can start these conversations in your... Read More
How to Worry Less Over What the Pandemic Has Cost Your Kids
A recent article has parents asking if they should worry about their young children post-pandemic. Here are some tips to help ease... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: LGBTQ Youth Resource Directory
Unlike their heterosexual peers, LGBTQ youth often encounter barriers in accessing traditional support systems and resources. This directory contains information about LGBTQ... Read More
We are seeking a Clinical Therapist – ERICS Counselor
We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist/ERICS Counselor for our Northpoint School to provide Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services/Clinical Services to the... Read More
How to Prepare for the Stresses of College
It’s now common knowledge that college students are struggling. Results from the 2019 American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment found... Read More
Why Your Teen Doesn’t Listen to You
A neurological study found teens’ brains change to help them tune into new people and put less emphasis on their parents. Read... Read More
Social Media Toolkit: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children/Teens
Find a social media toolkit to encourage parents and caregivers to get their children/teens vaccinated for COVID-19, including sample messages. Read the... Read More
The Dangers of Overprotective Parenting
Children are feeling the effects of overprotective parenting and it’s impacting their mental health and relationships dramatically. This is why. Read the... Read More
Parenting Pressures: When to Establish Good Boundaries
Parenting pressure can come from all sides. When we feel the ever-encroaching opinions of others begin to wrap around us, that is... Read More
How to End Your Child’s Toxic Relationship With Food
Has your child or teen developed an unhealthy relationship with food? Here are some ways to help them break up with junk... Read More
How a Narcissistic Co-Parent Manipulates Your Child
By playing the victim and gaining emotional control of a child, a narcissistic co-parent sabotages the child’s attachment with a healthy parent.... Read More
We Should Ask Less of Parents, Not More, to Help Children Thrive
Inequality hurts children and their opportunities in life. Depending on their circumstances and the resources their parents have, different kids will face... Read More
What Parents Should Know About Their Teens’ Sleep Problems
You’ve tried so many things to get your teen to sleep 8 to 10 hours, and you’re both frustrated by the lack... Read More
Possible Effects of Parental Violence on Kids
Verbal and physical violence by parents can severely injure the relationship with their child in lasting ways that may be forgiven, but... Read More
How a Negative Family Environment Can Scar Someone
Early family environments can affect adult life in positive and negative ways. Read the source article at Psychology Today
How to Handle Covid-19 Bullying
The Latin School of Chicago is being unfairly sued for $100,000,00 for the suicide of a teen accused of being unvaccinated. A... Read More
Five Tips for Talking With Kids About What’s Going on in the World
“Mom, I’m feeling nervous,” my 12-year-old daughter shared one night as I tucked her into bed. “Are you just having nervous feelings... Read More
Tips to Co-Parent Successfully During and After Divorce
Co-parenting is a skill that you and your co-parent can learn and cultivate. Your children will benefit from your efforts with these... Read More
Your 12-Year-Old Missed a Curfew: Don’t Ground Them
Grounding leads to anger, alienation, and deception, damaging your connection. Job cards give your child some power and allow them to restore... Read More
What Parents Don’t Need To Hear After a School Shooting
Parents ask how they should talk to their children in the aftermath of a mass school shooting. Why the answer is wrong.... Read More
What Do Our Children Learn From Another School Shooting?
There is a mental health crisis among adolescents in the U.S. What can they learn from our response to school shootings like... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Housing Resource Directory
The Housing Resource Directory provides information about emergency shelters, transitional housing, vouchers and low-income/affordable apartments in the greater Los Angeles area. Read... Read More
Fun Ways to Teach Emotion Regulation Skills to Your Children
Have you taught your children to manage their emotions? These easy suggestions can help. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Understanding Anxiety in Young Children
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of anxiety in young children can help practitioners provide supportive strategies to caregivers. Read the source article... Read More
How to Parent a Graduate
Upcoming public graduation ceremonies can leave parents feeling stressed about themselves and their children. A little bit of intentionality goes a long... Read More
When Your Child Says, “You’re Not the Boss of Me”
When your child wants more independence, communicate that you value and are listening to your child’s wishes. Read the source article at... Read More
The Effects of Self-Centered Parenting on Children
A child’s personality affects their psychological hurt from being raised by a self-absorbed parent. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Does Your Struggling Adult Child Unfairly Blame You?
The best way for parents to end the blame game is to compassionately stop being sucked into it. Here is how to... Read More
What Is Play?: How Children Define It
Much of what educators call “play,” such as in “play-based learning,” isn’t play at all, at least not as defined by most... Read More
Children’s Mental Health Today Is Precarious
This past week, the New York Times published a series of articles about the mental health crisis among kids. Things are worse... Read More
Strategies for Growing Your Child’s Social Skills
Actionable steps you can take to develop your child’s social skills and strengthen their emotional intelligence. Read the source article at Psychology... Read More
Parenting Styles in Conflict
Differences of opinion show up in most families and can end up being good for the kids—as long as the parents learn... Read More
How to Help a Child in Grief
A Personal Perspective: Finding balance with children on the grief journey. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Nine Tips for Talking With Kids About Trauma
As much as we might want to, we can’t always protect children from witnessing violence and tragedy in the world, whether it’s... Read More
How to Stop Overparenting When You’re an Anxious Parent
Overparenting is pervasive but you can (and should) buck the trend. Read the source article at Psychology Today
How to Recover From the Impacts of Narcissistic Parenting
If you suspect your parent was or is a narcissist, you may have been negatively impacted. Here’s what you might experience as... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Summer Camps and Recreational Resource Directory
The Summer Camps and Recreational Resource Directory provides a list of organizations, in the San Fernando Valley of the greater Los Angeles... Read More
We are seeking a Clinical Therapist to join our team!
We are seeking a full-time Clinical Therapist for our Palmdale site to provide comprehensive outpatient treatment services to children, adolescents and their... Read More
Three Styles of Teen Communication: Openness, Secrets, and Lies
Why do some teens and parents connect well, while others hide things, or even overtly lie? More importantly, what can we do... Read More
For Children, Life Changes Can Be Overwhelming
Adults often struggle with change in their lives. Whether it’s the loss of a job or a relationship, change can be hard.... Read More
Addressing Child Anxiety By Reducing Accommodation
Accommodating a child’s anxiety enables avoidance and inhibits the development of coping skills. Here’s how to foster resilience, self-regulation, and mastery in... Read More
Mourning the Living: Mental Illness and Family Estrangement
A Personal Perspective: A father with bipolar disorder reflects on his estrangement from his adult daughters. Read the source article at Psychology... Read More
An Open Letter to Parents of Children with Mental Illness
I’m not a parent, but I was that child who terrified her parents with the severity of her mental illness. Read the... Read More
How Reflective Parenting Helps Manage Stressful Situations
Reflective parenting strengthens the parent-child relationship by helping parents better manage the stressful situations that arise while raising children. Read the source... Read More
Most Working Parents Are Burned Out, Report Says
Dr. Yen also noted other red flags that are specific to parental burnout, like feeling angry or resentful about having to care... Read More
Listening with Empathy
Listening to your child with empathy and understanding helps them develop trust in you and seek you to ask questions and learn.... Read More
Social Media and Teen Mental Health: Will Congress Act?
Around the world, teenagers are suffering worse mental health in the last decade. Social media may be a cause. Will Congress pass... Read More
How to Help Your Child When Local or World News Is Grim
Children need your help when local or world news is grim. They may feel distressed about the impact of violence on others,... Read More
Holding On While Letting Go
Parents have taught their children from birth to gain independence, but the transition to adulthood can be challenging for both parents and... Read More
Attachment Style May Influence Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms
Parental attachment styles can impact the way children exhibit OCD symptoms. Read the source article at Psychology Today
I’m a Motherhood Expert. My Ambivalence Is Normal.
Soon after, my partner and I started trying to have a baby. After seven tedious months, I got pregnant, only to have... Read More
Why Children Are So Good at Learning
You don’t have to be a neuroscientist to notice that children are amazing learners, but here’s how actual neuroscientists have confirmed what... Read More
The “New Now”: How Parents Can Thrive in a Post-COVID World
Are you navigating parenting in a demanding and uncertain world? A few changes can help you navigate the “new now”! Read the... Read More
How and When to Introduce Your New Partner to Your Kids
Bringing a new partner into your family is risky if your kids aren’t ready or the new love isn’t rock solid. Here... Read More
How to Support Your Child Through Trauma
Parents can’t always protect children from trauma. But afterward, parenting from a trauma-informed lens could help ensure a child’s sense of wellbeing.... Read More
How Much Control Do You Have Over Your Own Happiness?
Is your happiness a choice, as so many positive psychologists, coaches, classes, books, memes, and coffee mugs say? Are your feelings of... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resource Directory
Mental Health Centers Serving Children Accepting Medi-Cal now serving a community near you. The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Directory will provide... Read More
Two Ways to Help Your Team Feel Heard
According to a 2020 report on the American workforce by the Society for Human Research Management, 30% of respondents said their manager... Read More
Can a Gene for Psychopathy Be in Your Family?
Some studies suggest that psychopathic traits begin at an early age and they are partly heritable and evident in childhood. Read the... Read More
Do You Have a Parent-Child Marriage?
It might explain some of the conflict in your relationship. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Raising a Child With High Self-Esteem but Not Narcissism
How can parents encourage confidence and self-worth but not narcissistic tendencies? Read the source article at Psychology Today
How to Teach Children to Feel Empathy Towards Outgroup Members
Observing 141 families, researchers reveal the strategies parents use to encourage (or discourage…) their kids to feel empathy towards strangers from other... Read More
How and Why It’s Important to Show Up for Your Child
Help your child feel safe, seen, soothed, and secure, and you’ll help them thrive across their lifespan. Read the source article at... Read More
7 Ways Parents Sabotage Conversations with Adult Children
Want to connect with your adult child? Avoid these eight pitfalls when they come to you with a problem. Read the source... Read More
Stress and Pregnancy: How It Affects an Unborn Child’s Brain
For people considering having children, avoiding the harmful effects of stress will make a big difference to the development of their children’s... Read More
When Twins Share Friends
When parents deal with the competition over which friend belongs to which twin they help their children develop a clear identity. Read... Read More
5 Strategies to Cope With Toxic Family Members
While blood may be thicker than water, relatives that bleed you with their toxic behavior may need to be limited or totally... Read More
How to Protect Your Family From Horrific News Images
Horrific news and images of wars or mass shootings can have a detrimental impact on our mental health. Consider these tips for... Read More
The Risks of Accommodating a Child’s Anxiety
The more children avoid, the less they learn to cope. Is your accommodation inadvertently increasing your child’s anxiety? Read the source article... Read More
Unpacking the CDC’s Report on the Teen Mental Health Crisis
You’ve probably heard about the recent CDC report on the teen mental health crisis. But have you read the details? A break-down... Read More
The Struggles of Twin Families During the Pandemic
How to understand and reduce the verbal and physical abuse that twin children may be using against each other. Read the source... Read More
The Family Kinkeeper Role
Is your family challenged to stay in touch and together? A family kinkeeper can help. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Emotion Regulation in Moms Helps Children’s Health
Developing skills that help you regulate your emotions and train your attention in pregnancy could have lasting positive effects on you and... Read More
How Humility Can Make Your Students the Best People Ever
“Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men.” —Martin Luther King Jr. I once had... Read More
Young People Have Been Especially Impacted By The COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a seismic effect on communities across the country, and young people have been especially impacted by the... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Parent Education Resource Directory
Coparenting or co-parenting describes a parenting situation where the parents are not in a marriage, cohabitation or romantic relationship with one another.... Read More
How to Navigate Post-Pandemic School Culture
Most undesirable teacher comments won’t cause lasting harm, so think about letting them go, especially if your child’s future capability isn’t questioned.... Read More
5 Signs of Parental Alienation
Is your co-parent actively working toward alienating your child against you? Here are some tips to help you identify and address parental... Read More
Even After Escape, Children Still Suffer Domestic Abuse
Where one parent is a domestic abuser, shared custody puts the children at risk of continued harm. Read the source article at... Read More
Yes, Excessive Screen Use Is Still Damaging Our Children
Research shows that prolonged screen time in childhood can contribute to developmental delays. Read the source article at Psychology Today
16 Ways Overindulging Your Child Can Harm Them in the Future
Read the source article at Psychology Today
Adolescence and the Unfairness of Parents
Parenting is not a popularity contest, and it can become more prone to youthful charges of unfairness during the adolescent years. Read... Read More
Unlocking Every Child’s Potential and Fulfilling Society’s Promise
Here’s how parents can best support their child’s development. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Raising a Child With High Self-Esteem Versus Narcissism
Many strategies that parents use to build self-esteem may unknowingly contribute to narcissism in children. So how can parents encourage confidence and... Read More
How We’re Overcoming the Stigma of Mental Illness
Today, people in the United States know far more about mental illness than did previous generations. They might know what it looks... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Child Care Resource Directory
The California State Preschool Program is a three-hour educational program for children ages 3 and 4 years old. These programs are located... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccination for Children and Teens with Disabilities
Learn about COVID-19 vaccination for children and teens with disabilities, and how to request accommodations at COVID-19 vaccination sites. Read the source... Read More
Why “No Tears Today” Stickers Need to Go
If we were consistently praised for holding back tears as children, then it comes as no surprise that we grow into adults... Read More
How Children May Inherit Obesity
A recent study identifies the critical brain regions in obese children that are dysfunctional due to maternal, but not paternal, obesity. Read... Read More
Child Refugees Struggle With Mental Health
At 96, my mother still struggles with traumas from her childhood immigration journey as an unaccompanied minor. The Ukrainian child refugees likely... Read More
Misophonia: How to Combat Parent- and Victim-Blaming
Did a doctor or friend blame you for your child’s misophonia? Rethinking parent- and victim-blaming can help. Read the source article at... Read More
Should You Be Making Your Child Do Chores?
Are chores really important for children’s development? And, if so, how do you get children to actually do them? Read the source... Read More
Is Your Child’s Behavior Plan Not Working?
Have you tried every behavior plan out there without success? A core change in mindset can have huge payoffs. Read the source... Read More
What Sexual Grooming Really Means
There has been controversy in the media about the usage of the term “grooming.” Understand why it is critical that the term... Read More
Calm, Clear, and Kind: What Students Want From Their Teachers
There has never been a more challenging time for teachers than in recent years. Educators have been persistently worried about caring for... Read More
“Am I Screwing Up My Kids?”
You’re not a failure as a parent as long as you keep going and remember that every interaction is an opportunity for... Read More
Helping Children Turn Down the Stress Dial
What happens when gentle parenting meets stress management research? Read the source article at Psychology Today
CFGC Community Resources: Emergency Resource Directory
The Emergency Resource Directory will assist you in emergency situations by providing the right phone numbers to call according to the type... Read More
Want to Help Kids? Focus on Parent and Teacher Burnout
The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected every facet of our lives, but research is only just beginning to understand its... Read More
Is Screen Time Bad for Teens?
Confused about whether screen time matters for teen mental health? New studies show it does—sometimes. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Pandemic Parenting: Parents Are Struggling Too
When the pandemic hit, parents had to juggle a great deal and take on many additional roles. Read the source article at... Read More
Should You Call Your Child “Smart?”
Research finds that calling your child “smart” may have unintended negative consequences. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Two Ways Schools Can Ease COVID-19’s Trauma for Students—and One for Teachers
At the start of the school year last August, I spent several days visiting a first-grade classroom in Austin, Texas, to see... Read More
The Ideals and Realities of Family Dinner with Young Kids
There are clear data that shows most families in the U.S. still stive for regular family dinners, and yet evidence shows that... Read More
How to Use Movies to Improve Executive Functioning Skills
Have you ever thought movie night is not productive? Wrong! Use movies to teach your child about executive functioning. Read the source... Read More
Finding Your Win-Win Parenting Solutions
Taking equal veto power, and focusing on gains. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Helping Teens in Difficult Times
Is your teen depressed and anxious? These practices of self-compassion can help. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Why Kids Engage in Negative Self-Talk And What You Can Do
Children rarely mean exactly what they say in these moments. They are in a highly-charged state, flooded with big emotions that are difficult to... Read More
The Ukraine War Is Playing on TikTok and Kids Are Watching
There’s a rise in teen depression along with an escalation in screen time. Could videos of the Ukraine War on TikTok impact... Read More
Four Keys to Well-Being That May Help You Live Longer
As we get older, we become more prone to serious illnesses, like heart disease, dementia, and cancer. We may become frailer and... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Services for Children With Special Needs Resource Directory
This Services for Children With Special Needs Directory provides a list of organizations that offer resources for parents and caregivers of children... Read More
A Big Reason to Appreciate the Small Stuff
By fully appreciating the positive events in our lives, we model for children the importance of gratitude and joy. This can help... Read More
Bribery With Kids Backfires
Responsibilities and chores make your child feel like he’s more grown-up and a good family member. Read the source article at Psychology... Read More
Adolescents, Parents, and the Power of Reputation
Since it can have social consequences, parents need to talk about the complexities of reputation with their teenager. Read the source article... Read More
Tips for Families Dealing with Substance Use
How to react as a family when there is a substance use problem. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Nurturing Self-Awareness in Children
Although adults often think the use of pronouns announces self-awareness, children as young as infants can begin developing this essential social-emotional skill.... Read More
5 Tips for Talking to Kids About Weight and Eating
Negative messages about weight, obesity, health, and dieting can lead to unhealthy eating behaviors among children. These tips can help parents support... Read More
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
Kids 12 years of age and older can get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. Get a vaccine for... Read More
Children and Technology: 3 Things Parents Need to Know
Whatever your view of tech’s impact on our children, here are three common-sense rules we can all follow. Read the source article... Read More
Raising Resilient Kids
Parenting kids during challenging times? Your ability to adapt your expectations offers the best role-modeling your kids may need. Read the source... Read More
Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Integrating discussion of healthy sexuality into your parenting can protect your children from sexual abuse. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Is Parenting, or Not Parenting, Important to Your Identity?
Experiences and decisions around parenting – whether, when, and how to do so – can be important to our identities. Here’s how... Read More
Understanding Updated Developmental Milestones
New developmental milestones promote and enable a child and their family to develop stronger relationships around both development and learning. Read the... Read More
Could Sharing Your Memories Improve Your Child’s Well-Being?
A recent study found that sharing memories with your child may improve their well-being. Read the source article at Psychology Today
How to Get Your Child to Eat in a Restaurant
Mealtime is about nutrition and family interaction. How do you teach your kids to understand that it is an important time for... Read More
How to Protect Your Children from Social Media Anxiety
Help your child build a strong offline personality and prevent excessive social media use. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Parental Abuse, Siblings, and Dueling Family Narratives
How is it possible for two people who grew up in the same family to have such different memories? Is someone lying?... Read More
Child Sex Abuse: We Need Prevention, Not Just Punishment
Incarcerating adults who commit child sexual abuse costs the U.S. billions per year. Yet for every $3,125 we spend on punishment, we... Read More
Why Do Adults Spank Kids and What Are the Alternatives?
Corporal punishment of children has a long history, but science now shows it is detrimental in the long term. What knowledge and... Read More
Teen Girls’ Mental Health Suffered More During COVID-19
Are you worried about the pandemic and other stressors affecting your daughter’s mental health? Here’s how to help her build resiliency and... Read More
The Continued Negative Impact of COVID-19 on our Teens
What are the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our children? Read the source article at Psychology Today
How to Support Babies and Toddlers During Outings
Ideas for how families with young, unvaccinated children can remain cautious while heading back out into the world again. Read the source... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Transportation Resource Directory
The Transportation Resource Directory explains public transportation options that are available in the San Fernando Valley area of greater Los Angeles. Read... Read More
5 Ways to Help a Child Try New Activities
Cheerleading to get children to get over a fear often backfires because they pick up on your disappointment in their behavior which... Read More
Helping Kids Build Skills to Set and Achieve Goals
The critical element in motivating children to set long-term goals is their desire to do so. Read the source article at Psychology... Read More
How to Help Teens Put Less Pressure on Themselves
My friend’s teen daughter, Belen, had a big upcoming exam this past semester. Starting a week before the exam, she studied incessantly.... Read More
Why Bribing Kids Backfires
Responsibilities and chores make children feel like they’re more grown-up and good family members. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Returning to Work as a New Parent
Are you returning to work as a new parent? The good news is most employers recognize the significance of having a new... Read More
Overcoming Childhood Abuse: 4 Cornerstones of Resilience
When maltreated children become adults, how do they channel the resources they need to live life to the fullest? Research examines how... Read More
A Research-Backed Guide to Educational Apps for Children
Many apps claim to be educational—but do young children actually learn from this technology? Recent research set to find out. Read the... Read More
Is Your Angry Child Actually Anxious?
A child’s severe emotional outbursts may be due to anxiety. Some changes in how you respond can make all the difference. Read... Read More
Adult Child Caregivers and the Autonomy-Safety Dialectic
Helping in ways that respect others’ personal choices and freedom is always important, but it’s a minefield when you’re trying to help... Read More
What It’s Like to Be an Alienated Parent
What happens when one parent tries to undermine the other parent’s relationship with their child? For many, it’s an unimaginable loss that... Read More
What to Do When Your Anger Is Out of Control
It’s disturbing to read in the news about anger run amok. Teachers, librarians, airline employees, and health care workers are targets of... Read More
“You’ll Be fine” and Other Ways We Invalidate Children
Is what you’re saying indirectly invalidating your kid’s experience? Challenge your language to better connect.. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Why Our Kids Are Suffering
It should be no mystery why children and teens are suffering from high rates of mental disorders. As a society, we are... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Vocational Resource Directory
The Vocational Resource Directory provides employment and training information for youth age 14 to 21 in the greater Los Angeles area. Read... Read More
Nurture a Child’s Emotional Growth
Timing is everything–in parenting, as in most of life. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Six Ways to Respond to Your Kids’ Big Feelings
As parents, one of our greatest motivations is to protect our children from pain and suffering—in essence, from negative emotions. Nonetheless, despite... Read More
Parenting Styles and ADHD Symptoms
Researchers assume ADHD is a brain disease, although attention problems often result from environmental problems such as a chaotic home environment and/or... Read More
For Some Teens, as Masks Come Off, Anxiety Sets In
He and his friends were planning to keep their masks on, at least at first. “If it really seems OK, then I... Read More
When Children Are Given Time to Play
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes,” a Swedish adage and book by the corresponding name has important lessons... Read More
How to Talk to Children About the War in Ukraine
They may just grunt or shrug their shoulders. That doesn’t mean they don’t have questions, or that they’re not scared. Read the... Read More
Post-Pandemic School Culture and How to Navigate It
The best offense is a good defense. To get what you want from your child’s school, you need to know the school’s... Read More
How Parents Can Reclaim Their Power and Leadership
If you’ve never thought of parenting as being an executive decision-making role, evidence-based family intervention therapy called BSFT, which was developed at... Read More
How to Survive Parenting With a Partner
Why can’t my partner parent the way I do? Am I doing something wrong? It’s not that simple. Read the source article... Read More
Scary Things Are Happening: Help Your Children Cope
All of us—even children—are swimming in a sea of terrifying media images. Help your children cope with what seems like an endless... Read More
Help Your Child Manage Anger
Does your child know how to handle angry feelings? Teaching assertive communication skills can give them a head start toward healthy relationships.... Read More
10 Ways to Support Your Child As We Move Out of COVID-19
We’re moving out of the deadliest phase of the pandemic. It’s time to think about where we are now and what’s next.... Read More
Can Mindfulness Make You Better at Apologizing?
It’s not always easy to apologize. When we hurt someone, we may be loath to acknowledge our transgression because it makes us... Read More
Should You Take Your Narcissistic Parent to Family Therapy?
Before taking your narcissistic parent to therapy, consider whether one of these 5 scenarios is likely to occur. Read the source article... Read More
So Your Teen or Tween Fell Behind During the Pandemic
Are you stressed out about your teen or tween falling behind during the pandemic? These 6 strategies can help now. Read the... Read More
5 Ways to Help a Hesitant Child Try New Things
Cheerleading to get children to get over a fear often backfires because they pick up on your disappointment in their behavior which... Read More
How Goal-Setting Can Stop the Battles With Your Kids Over Reports and Projects
If you are like most of us, you’ve been through the travails of supervising, shopping for, pushing and arguing, and finally doing... Read More
Pandemic, Then War: The Impact on Our Kids
For kids, the war in Ukraine may be an emotional punch as we continue to dig out from under the COVID-19 pandemic,... Read More
What Middle Schoolers Can Teach Us About Respect
What teacher does not want a more respectful classroom? Days are packed full with new content to teach, tests to give and... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Domestic Violence Resource Directory
The Domestic Violence Resource Directory provides information on how to get help from crisis hotlines, emergency shelters, financial, legal and mental health... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resource Directory
The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Directory will provide you with information about agencies in the San Fernando Valley of the greater... Read More
What’s Family Got to Do With It? Everything.
Missing those kisses and hugs? Maybe it’s time to move closer to your family. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Mindfulness and Your Toddler
One of the best gifts you can give your child if you want them to thrive is to work on becoming a... Read More
The Science Behind Young Kids’ Language and Social Delays
What’s happened to young children’s language and social skills? Look to the science of interactions. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Five Ways to Help Students Get Through Grief
In the fall of 2021, the Centers for Disease Control released a study that highlighted the ways in which grief and inequity... Read More
You Don’t Have to Run from Difficult Relationships
When your friend, family, or romantic partner is driving you nuts with their craziness and chaotic life, you can let go and... Read More
How COVID-19 Changed Communication for Strained Families
Wondering how the pandemic changed communication for strained family relationships? New research reveals how marginalized members perceived changes in their family communication.... Read More
Teen Suicide Rates Are Rising: How to Help Our Kids
We worry about our kids in this world, for good reason. Our parenting can make a profound difference. Read the source article... Read More
Does It Matter If Your Child Skips Crawling?
The CDC recently removed crawling as a developmental milestone but does this change make sense in light of research? More generally, what... Read More
Societal Pressure Can Delay Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Many survivors report feeling pressure to stay in unhealthy or even abusive relationships due to pressures from family members or religious or... Read More
10 Keys for a Productive Conversation With Your Daughter
When you try to talk to your daughter, does she groan, roll her eyes, clam up, look away, or stomp off to... Read More