Siblings May Grow Closer When Parents Divorce
Brothers and sisters may feel like one another’s sole constant in an upended world over which the children have no control. Read... Read More
How Parents of Gray Divorce Can Help Their Adult Children
“My parents’ gray divorce upended my world. I feel alone and invisible.” Read the source article at Psychology Today
Helping Children Become Happier
Are you consciously helping your children become happier? Here are 3 science-based ways how. Read the source article at Psychology Today
How to Talk With Kids About Scary News
Families across the world have been troubled by the news and images from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When our children turn to... Read More
7 Research-Backed Tips for Encouraging Independent Play
A child playing happily on their own is every parent’s dream come true—but how do you make this happen? Research provides some... Read More
How Parents Can Help Their Children Through Life’s Difficulties
Protecting children too much can sometimes backfire. Here’s what we can do about that. Read the source article at Psychology Today
What Can You Do About Pandemic Learning Losses?
Every parent can probably remember the moment that COVID-19 stay-at-home orders hit. As a school psychologist and parent, I remember (naively) thinking... Read More
Parenting, Caregiver ACEs, and the Ongoing Pandemic
Caregivers with a history of adverse childhood experiences may need additional skills and support to recover from stress. Read the source article... Read More
How to Foster a Relationship Between Your Ex and Your Child
A civil relationship with your co-parent is critical for your child’s well-being. Try these 5 steps to foster an improved relationship between... Read More
Supporting Children’s Emotion Regulation Through Literature
Children and parents can gain insight into their emotional states and find helpful ways to regulate them through storybooks. Read the source... Read More
What Children Can Teach Us About Fairness
Struggling with defining what is “fair” at work? Kids have an intuitive sense of the concept that should inspire us. Read the... Read More
Permissive Parenting Can Lead to Adult Self-Regulation Problems
Do you get frustrated with yourself when you fail at self-discipline? There may be a surprising explanation for your struggles that may... Read More
Greater Good Resources for Peace and Conflict
Here at the Greater Good Science Center, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is provoking a range of emotions: sadness, anger, fear, and more.... Read More
How Parental Stress Can Affect a Child’s Health
Chronic stress—or stress that is consistent and overwhelming for long periods of time—in a parent can lead to behavioral and emotional problems... Read More
Accommodating Your Anxious Child in School and Home
Is there anything I can do to help my anxious child, teen, or young adult at home and in school? Read the... Read More
How to Revive from Parental Burnout
Heal burnout by turning toward engagement with parenting, not taking a break from it. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Creating a Resilient Family
Resilient families have characteristics in common that allow them to face the most extraordinary challenges and overcome them. Read the source article... Read More
Should Parents Praise Their Children?
Some types of praise may be better than others. Here’s how to deliver praise the right way. Read the source article at... Read More
How Toxic Positivity Can Affect Your Child
Positivity and optimism are good qualities, but they should not interfere with our opportunity to teach children valuable lessons about handling hard... Read More
How to Raise Resilient Kids
Raising kids who are happy, strong, and able to navigate the challenges of life successfully is a universal parenting goal. Here is... Read More
Parenting Programs Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
A growing body of evidence shows that broadly-available parenting programs can help to reduce the incidence of child maltreatment. Read the source... 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
Parenting by Experiment Can Do Harm to Babies
Are you wondering how to parent a baby? Best not to look for experiments. Use our evolved baselines instead. Read the source... Read More
Should You Be Concerned if Your Child Is a Picky Eater?
Your child is a picky eater. Should you worry? Learn simple tips to encourage a healthier relationship with food and know when... Read More
The Invisible Wounds of War on Its Youngest Victims
We can’t always protect children from exposure to violence. How can we strengthen children’s ability to persist during adversity and thrive in... Read More
How to Talk to Kids About Ukraine
Anxious kids may also have a change in appetite: not eating as much as usual or eating more comfort foods. They may... Read More
Teaching Accountability in a Digital World
The learned behavior of accountability must now be taught to our children with the digital world in mind. Read the source article... Read More
Parent, Adult Child, and Reconciling Past Unhappiness
Part of the mutual letting go by parent and child that comes with the end of adolescence is letting go of hard... Read More
How Partners Engage in Symbolic Parenting
The 5 steps couples must take to add this critical skill that enables them to be there fully for each other in... Read More
Why Children Don’t Tell Anyone About Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is one of the most under-reported crimes. Here’s what might facilitate disclosure—and help survivors access treatment and support. Read... Read More
How Did I End Up as the Default Parent?
Stay-at-home moms feel guilty asking for help or participation from their working husbands. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Unloved Daughters: Recognizing Your Mother’s Cruelty
Normalizing and denying a mother’s abusive behavior is a child’s first line of defense but, in adulthood, recognition precedes recovery and healing.... Read More
3 Tips for Parenting to Promote Boys’ Positive Body Image
Parenting is a tough job already, and diet culture makes positive body image tough to teach. Here, two specialists talk about how... Read More
Parenting During College Acceptance Season
Waiting to hear about colleges can be tough–for parents. Here are a few tips. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Can Purpose Help Us in Hard Times?
According to a Harris-Kumanu survey conducted in October 2020, only a third of U.S. employees know their company’s purpose. And less than... Read More
4 Ways to Help Highly Sensitive Children Manage Big Emotions
The major meltdowns that occur when HS kids are overwhelmed by their big emotions can be very triggering to parents. Here’s how... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Housing Resource Directory
What do I do if I am Homeless or Need Affordable Housing Services? If you are an individual Call Individual Solution Center... Read More
Mothers and Daughters: Tension vs. Toxicity
There may be areas of disagreement in healthy mother-adult child relationships, but in unhealthy ones, responses to conflict are often outsized and... Read More
What’s Going On With Vaccines for Kids Under 5?
When Dr. Debra Langlois learned last week that federal regulators had delayed the review of Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for children under 5,... Read More
The Challenge and Importance of Consistent Parenting
Finding consistency in parenting is so challenging, and yet it is the most effective way to see change. Read the source article... Read More
Recent Study Finds That Masks May Impact Face Processing
How does wearing face masks impact how children recognize and process faces? Read the source article at Psychology Today
Why Digital Distractions Can Make It Harder for Kids to Focus
Simply saying “pay attention!” to your child when they are online doesn’t work very well. Try teaching focus instead. Read the source... Read More
How and Why Does Emotionally Focused Family Therapy Work?
Interested in how and why emotionally focused family therapy works so well? Here’s your expedited summary. Read the source article at Psychology... Read More
Working Parents Continue to Juggle During COVID-19
Working while parenting is a struggle, especially for single parents. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Treatment of Bedwetting in Children
Find out how talking to the bladder can lead to dry beds. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Can’t Pry Your Kids Away from Electronics?
Worried about your child’s overuse of technology? These science-based strategies can help them develop healthier habits. Read the source article at Psychology... Read More
10 Habits of Highly Sensitive Children
Highly sensitive children are often highly misunderstood. And their seemingly outsized reactions can be very triggering to parents and caregivers. These insights... Read More
Are You Growing a Grown-up?
Part 1: Seeds of parenting wisdom from the co-author of “How to Grow a Grown-Up.” Read the source article at Psychology Today
How Early Parental Loss Affects Children
Seven themes emerge about the needs of those who experience parental loss when young, proving key lessons on grieving, recovery and posttraumatic... Read More
How to Help Teen Girls Cope with Stress
Adolescence is a stressful time in life. Teens have to navigate increased independence from their parents, new and more complicated peer relationships,... Read More
Moving Your Body Is Like a Tune-Up for Your Mind
Movement and exercise feel good, as you know if you’ve ever experienced a runner’s high, the restorative power of a pandemic afternoon... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Tutoring Resource Directory
When children are struggling to finish their homework, understand what they read, or say that school is hard, it is a way... Read More
Encanto: An Important Movie about Family
The movie Encanto highlights so many familial struggles in a captivating way. Read the source article at Psychology Today
Three TV Series Showing Us How to Bridge Generation Gaps
With five generations in the workplace at once and six alive at the same time, our destiny as a longer-lived society and... Read More
Does FaceTime “Count” as Screen Time for Young Children?
Can parents use FaceTime and other types of video chatting “guilt-free” with their children? Or should it be considered “screen time” and... Read More
How COVID Has Made Parent-Teacher Conferences More Important
With three years of school interrupted by COVID, it’s even more essential now to know how your child is doing academically, socially... Read More
5 Ways to Help Teen Girls Manage Social Media
Worried you can’t keep your teen safe on social media? These five strategies require no tech skills. Read the source article at... Read More
Practice Parenting: How to Intentionally Raise Good People https://www.childguidance.org/_dev/img/curata__Nvx0HHve8gAW5xW.jpeg
Neuroscience says we use it or lose it. Make that your parenting mantra with well-placed, deliberate practice and small steps towards the... Read More
What is Autism?
Many individuals with developmental disabilities that are present before age 18 are eligible for Regional Center services. Each Regional Center is a... Read More
The One Thing You Need for Great Conversations With Kids
Are you feeling too drained or exhausted to connect with your child? Try this one shift to support you all. Read the... Read More
How to be Your Child’s Therapist: Part 1
Looking for help in understanding what’s going on with your children? Here are some at-home suggestions. Read the source article at Psychology... Read More
Reframing Child Sex Abuse as a Preventable Public Health Issue
Child sexual abuse can only be reframed as a preventable public health problem with wider public understanding. A three-step approach can build... Read More
13 May Be too Late to Learn Good Online Habits
The teen years are a terrible time to hand a child their first smartphone. In puberty, reckless behaviors and social pressures are... Read More
How to Be Your Child’s Therapist
This is the second part of a two-part series helping to support parents of young children who are struggling with emotional and... Read More
Need a Life Coach? This 5-Year-Old Can Help.
Here is Clark’s advice for coping with anxiety, accompanied by a few brief explanations for context from his mother. “He knows you... Read More
Why Listening Is Powerful
When we take the time to listen and understand the needs of our children, our families and friends, it can go a... Read More
The Effects of Stress on the Modern Child
Early attachment needs, the biological response to stress, and work demands pose a conundrum to modern families. Read the source article at... Read More
Talk To Me, Baby: Improving Your Child’s Language Skills
Want to know the most important things you can do to help your child’s language development? Find out here. Read the source... Read More
Growing Beyond Independence: The Benefits of Interdependence
We all want our children to be independent. That’s the goal, right? But what if there is something even more beneficial? I’m... Read More
8 Types of Scapegoat in Narcissistic Families
These are common variations of the child scapegoat role. Read the source article at Psychology Today
What to Look for in a Trauma-Informed Therapist
Survivors of family of origin trauma sometimes struggle to find a therapist who “gets” them. These 5 qualities will help you know... Read More
Four Ways to Help Students Cultivate Integrity
Every generation faces challenges. For youth today, racial inequities, temptations from social media, and pressures to perform in school despite COVID-19 learning... Read More
Family Members Can Play a Role in Suicide Prevention
A spate of recent high-profile suicides highlights the risk faced by young adults and illustrates the importance of family members taking appropriate... Read More
How to Say No to Your Child
Boundaries can help children to manage their expectations. Read the source article at Psychology Today
5 Ways to Build Emotional Skills for Social Media
Want to prepare your child for social media? Don’t delay building the emotional skills they will need for healthy interactions online. Read... Read More
To Resolve Conflicts, Get Up and Move
In 2006, I joined a group of about 40 peace experts in a small remote village in Poland called Kazimierz, a historic... Read More
3 Ways to Respond to Dysfunctional Family Patterns
Families pass down destructive patterns of communication. How should future generations handle them? Read the source article at Psychology Today
How Does Someone Become a Family’s “Identified Patient”?
Through no fault of their own, some individuals — typically children — are forced to carry the burden of a family’s system... Read More
Healing the System to Protect Children from Abuse and Neglect
Being on the receiving of abuse can keep a child from trusting the world, fitting in, or enjoying life. Read the source... Read More
CFGC Community Resources: Wellness Resource Directory
“Wellness is not the mere absence of disease. It is a proactive, preventative approach designed to achieve optimum levels of health, social... Read More
Join Our Community Of Caring Professionals!
It is our hope that you look to the Child and Family Guidance Center as your “Employer of Choice.” We’ve been a... Read More
COVID-19 Resource Directory
While we are going through the COVID-19 crisis, we want you to remember to stay safe. With this in mind, we would... Read More
Transitional Youth Housing Resource Directory
Emergency Shelter: Any facility with overnight sleeping accommodations, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary shelter. The length of stay... Read More
Transitional Youth Housing Resource Directory
Emergency Shelter: Any facility with overnight sleeping accommodations, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary shelter. The length of stay... Read More
Five Ways To De-Stress As A Parent
Did the glow of holiday break wear off already? Try these 5 ways to de-stress as a parent and stop counting the... Read More
Children and Youth Need Trauma-Informed Care More Than Ever
COVID-19 is just the latest stressor affecting young people. We need to provide the right care to reduce the long-term effects of... Read More
How You Can Help Kids Be Good People Online
How can we successfully educate children and adolescents to flourish online? That’s a big question, one that to my knowledge no one... Read More
Why Parents Need to Beware of What Kids Eat
Parents need to be aware of what their children are eating; research shows that some food additives are linked with hyperactivity, and... Read More
How Reading Helps Children Understand Their Emotions
World Read Aloud Day offers a great opportunity to read a good book with children and help them process difficult emotions. Read... Read More
Let Perfect Go and Build a Relationship With Your Child
Especially with a difficult or troubled child, respond to problems and misbehavior with understanding and love, and your child will feel more... Read More
Tips for the New Mom With Zero Friends
Raising kids is difficult, especially when none of your friends have children. Read the source article at Psychology Today
How Outdoor Play Leads to Exploration and Quality Family Time
Making our kids join us on a dog walk surprisingly turned into a three-hour adventure, teaching us all a valuable lesson about... Read More
Peer Group Membership and Adolescent Growth
While the child grows up primarily in the parental family, the adolescent now also grows up in a second family of peers.... Read More
5 Ways to Break the Cycle of Family Trauma
People who grew up with family of origin trauma normalized the unhealthy patterns they experienced, carrying them into adulthood. These five steps... Read More
Yes, We Do Need to Talk About Bruno
Is it appropriate to talk to children about strained, tense, or estranged family relationships? Disney’s new film Encanto shows us the way.... Read More
CFGC Resource: Transitional Youth at Risk of Homelessness (4 Minute Read)
Target Population: Young adults, 18-28 years of age. Services Provided: Permanent supportive housing offers the stability and inclusion that leads to recovery... Read More
The Science of School Belonging
Schools must prioritize children’s need for belonging. They can do so by putting decades of research into practice. Read the article
Screen Time for Kids: Give Them What They Need
Society’s fear of technology destroying our children’s future has reached a fever pitch. Read the article
Screen Time for Kids: Give Them What They Need
Society’s fear of technology destroying our children’s future has reached a fever pitch. Read the article
Why Your Teen is Glued to Her Screens
Seven ways to encourage real-world experiences. Read the article
5 Ways to De-Stress as a Parent
Did the glow of holiday break wear off already? Try these 5 ways to de-stress as a parent and stop counting the... Read More
What Is Emotionally Focused Family Therapy?
Feeling stuck, disconnected, and overwhelmed in your parent-child relationship? Family therapy can be very effective to recuperate the relationship. Read the article
Healthy Boundaries for Adult Children of Toxic Parents
Growing up means growing out of old unhealthy patterns. Here’s how we can establish healthy boundaries with our toxic parents. Read the... Read More
The Real Crisis of Teen Mental Health
Many teens are battling mental health challenges in the wake of COVID-19. To help them, parents need support and care—not stigma and... Read More
Should You Make Your Kids Apologize?
Have you ever asked your child to apologize for their behavior? Have you wondered if this kind of prompted or “forced” apology... Read More
2 Essentials for Parenting Through Chaos
Despite the almost unprecedented stress children and adolescents are experiencing now, they need what they have always needed: unconditional love and structure... Read More
Why Do Parents Get Upset When They See Their Children Upset?
Research provides insight into why parents tend to get upset when their children are upset and how to stay calm in order... Read More
Anxious About Returning to Family Gatherings? Be Prepared.
Visiting with family in-person is different than on Zoom. Be prepared. Read the article
Suggestions for the Worried Teen
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It’s Okay to Stay Together for the Kids: The Co-Parent Solution
Stay married for the kids and suffer, or divorce? A common dilemma with a creative solution. Read the article
Together Alone: Do Your Kids Have the Skills to Be Happy?
Bret Stephens suggests we are a culture that is “together alone.” How can we help children develop the skills to be happy... Read More
Which Is Harder: Parenting Toddlers or Parenting Teenagers?
Many parents of toddlers are warned by parents of older children “You think this is hard? Just wait until they are teenagers.”... Read More
How to Have a Child-Centered Divorce
Four steps to a child-centered divorce to protect your children’s future success and mental health. Parents always love their kids and want... Read More
Why “Doing It All” Feels Especially Hard During COVID
Has your parenting stress skyrocketed during the pandemic? Don’t blame yourself: The loss of The Village has made this so much harder.... Read More
Tips for Pandemic-Weary Parents and Caregivers
Parents and caregivers of young children are out of bandwidth. Here are some suggestions for getting through the long days. Read the... Read More
When You Need to Divorce or Disown a Family Member
If you are in a toxic environment, you have every reason and right to strike out on your own and see if... Read More
How Best to Play With Your Kids
Play is the child’s work, and unlike most play for adults, a child’s play is often therapeutic. By tweaking how you play... Read More
4 Reasons Why Your Child Is Not Listening
Parents’ biggest downfalls stem from too many commands, fueling of negative behavior, preventing opportunities for compliance, and lack of acknowledgment for compliance.... Read More
Your Shared Family Personality Can Affect Your Health
What does a family’s “shared personality” consist of? How can this early shared personality affect your adult health, happiness, and well-being? Read... Read More
Anxiety Doesn’t Always Look the Same
Some experiences of anxiety can be easily overlooked, especially in children and adolescents. Read the article
Teens and Misinformation: 3 Parenting Tips
What’s fact versus what’s not? Guide your tech-savvy child to combat misinformation. Read the article
How Parents and Adult Children Can Improve Their Relationship
Parents and adult children need to make sure their relationship evolves. Here’s how. Read the article
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Child Mental Health
After over 20 years, a new advisory on mental health in youth has been issued from the Surgeon General. Is it enough... Read More
How to Improve Self-Control in Children
Wondering why your child just won’t listen? Introducing a self-control strategy that works. Read the article
FOUR TIPS FOR SAFELY TAKING AND STORING MEDICATIONS
When prescribed appropriately by a psychiatrist and taken as directed, medication may reduce or eliminate troubling psychiatric symptoms, improve daily functioning, transform... Read More
How to Respond to an Angry Child
Do you live or work with a child who acts out their feelings through aggressive behaviors? Learn how a few words can... Read More
Why a Full Year of Paid Parental Leave Is Critical to School Success
The first year of life is critical for lifelong learning capacity — and a parent at home can make all the difference.... Read More
What Is the Most Important Thing You Can Teach a Child?
Curiosity may be the means to an adventurous, exciting and connected life. Read the article
Don’t Beat Yourself Up for Not Being the Perfect Parent
Many parents think they should be providing kids with huge quantities of child-focused time. Here are 3 things that kids really need... Read More
CFGC’S COMMUNITY FAMILY CENTER ASSISTS FAMILIES ENROLLING IN NEW HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAMS
CFGC’s Community Family Center (CFC) has helped families enroll in Medi-Cal, Covered California and other health coverage programs for more than 20... Read More
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Answers to commonly asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine cost, availability, and types. Read the article
Care for Breastfeeding Women
Find information on managing breastfeeding patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. Read the article
When Children Aren’t Like Their Parents
Are kids like their parents? I wasn’t. I used to feel like a foreigner in my family. And then I had my... Read More
When the Best Protection Is Connection
Parenting teens is hard work, but a shift of mindset from protection to connection can lay the groundwork for a rewarding new... Read More
The Mental Health Consequences of Parental Overindulgence
Does it really matter if parents overindulge their children? Yes, according to research suggesting that childhood overindulgence is linked to depression, anxiety,... Read More
Is Your Child Being Teased About Their Weight?
Is your child being teased about their weight but too embarrassed to tell you? You can help your child cope with the... Read More
Moderating Kids’ Time Online Now That Screens Are Here to Stay
Are you struggling to get your child off screens? Missing their smiling faces? This post will help you get more control of... Read More
Contemplating Divorce? Try a ‘Parenting Marriage’ First
A parenting marriage is a great option when you don’t know what to do with your marriage. Read the article
What Is a Child?
We imagine that children do not belong to the same species as adults — that they have needs and desires different from... Read More
Adolescence and Pushing Parents for Freedom to Grow
The management of freedom can be frustrating when it is denied—when the teenager can’t do what she or he wants, and when... Read More
How to Make Family Outings More Fun
It’s tough to build happy family memories when confronted with eye rolls and loud sighs of “I’m bored!” Here are three tips... Read More
Five Reasons to Share Your Mental Health Struggles
Now, more than ever, we need to help people—and particularly young adults—who are struggling with mental health challenges. This will require training... Read More
To Copy or Not to Copy
Children’s decisions of whether or not to copy a model’s seemingly ridiculous actions are far from clear-cut. Read the article
7 Things a Parent Should Never Say to Their Child
Are you accidentally invalidating your child? Knowing what not to say can make all the difference. Read the article
How a Father’s Love Helps Kids Thrive in Life
For many fathers, the coronavirus pandemic tightly wove work with family life. Because remote work and remote school were a fact of... Read More
How to Connect if You and Your Child Aren’t a Good Fit
We don’t get to select our children. Here are 6 tips for getting past differences and facilitating connection. Read the article
6 Surprising Findings About Temper Tantrums
Struggling to understand a child’s temper tantrums? These research findings may offer some helpful insight. Read the article
You Learn Your Adult Child Is an Addict. Now What?
Your adult child has been diagnosed with substance use disorder. Now what? These tips will help you both. Read the article
CFGC’S COMMUNITY RESOURCE SERVICES WORK WITH MEDICAL DOCTORS TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENT PATIENT OUTCOMES
Did you know that medical doctors can work with CFGC’s Community ResourceService (CRS) to help them ensure that their patients stay as... Read More
Parenting Adolescents and the Power of Saying ‘Yes’
The power of saying “yes” is opening up opportunity and all the risks that come with it. Read the article
New Findings on Teens and Vaping
Your teenager comes home with an odd-looking pen or something resembling a USB flash drive. You quickly realize you need a crash... Read More
Interaction with Canines Builds Children’s Confidence
A boost in confidence comes from an unlikely source. Children practice social-emotional skills with a therapy dog and then extend their practice... Read More
What You Shouldn’t Do if You Think Your Child Is Too Heavy
If your child is still growing, he or she might not need to lose weight but you can encourage healthy eating. Read... Read More
How to Be a Better Parent: Stop, Drop, and Roll
Feeling frustrated or overwhelmed with your child? Try the stop, drop, and roll technique to be a better parent and model emotional... Read More
Preparing for Your COVID-19 Vaccination
This information will help you prepare for your COVID-19 vaccination. Read the article
The Importance of Fathers for Child Development
Fathers are not just helpers for mothers but are important to children in their own right. Fathers contribute to children’s physical, cognitive,... Read More
10 Questions for When Your Teen Starts Dating
Open-ended questions can start a non-judgmental dialogue about dating. Read the article
Help! I Had a Panic Attack in Front of My Kids, Now What?
It can be difficult to talk to children about our own trauma, but we can’t always avoid it. Here are some guidelines... Read More
7 Truths Children Need to Know
What are the most important values we can instill in our children? Perhaps the ability to help them clear a pathway to... Read More
How to Support Babies with Pandemic-Induced Social Stress
Are children really that resilient? Yes, but young children are affected by the social changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read... Read More
Learning and Growing as an Autism Parent
Day by day, I wondered how we would get through the quarantine, how long could we keep Nat happy sequestered from his... Read More
Treating Two Major Types of Emotional Abusers
When abusers of both types feel disappointed, sad, guilty, ashamed, anxious, unlovable, or any kind of discomfort, they automatically blame partners or... Read More
When a Domestic Abuser Holds the Family Pet Hostage
New data finds that more than a third of respondents reported an abusive partner has threatened to harm or kill their pets.... Read More
When a Narcissistic Parent Goes Too Far
Growing up, we may learn how to play along with a narcissistic parent’s mind games, but once we leave home, the games... Read More
How Dramatherapy Helps Adopted Children Find Their Voice
Adopted children with trauma histories can find healing through acting. Read the article
How Motivate Children to be Successful
Children internalize feelings of accomplishment that strengthen character, confidence, and self-regulate emotions for life. Read the article
Learning to Live in a World Without a Loved One
Coping with the loss of a loved one is hard at the best of times. At the worst of times, as COVID-19... Read More
8 Beneficial Strategies for Dealing With Your Teenager
With enhanced, conscious awareness and mindful action, both you and your kids can weather the storms of adolescence and come out of... Read More
The Youth Mental Health Crisis We Can’t Ignore
How have the stressors of the pandemic affected children and adolescents? Both immediate and long-term consequences on their health and well-being warrant... Read More
Knowing Your Needs Before You Have Kids
When it comes to your triggers and your emotional bucket fillers, it’s important to know where you and your partner stand before... Read More
Parenting While Languishing
Feeling blah? You’re not alone. Many parents are struggling emotionally. Read the article
Helping Our Children Feel Stable in an Unstable World
The pandemic, along with other recent devastating events, is leaving an imprint on our children’s mental health. Here are steps we can... Read More
What Determines Parental COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy?:
Should we worry about COVID vaccine hesitancy among parents? Here’s what psychology can teach us about why people may be especially hesitant... Read More
Why Leaving the Nest Is Harder the Second Time Around
Brynna Bantley, 27, was working as a personal chef in San Diego, but had to return home to Atlanta in July after... Read More
The Dangers of the “Learning Loss” Craze
Children’s mental health was at risk long before COVID, and a narrow focus on achievement post-pandemic may make it even worse. We... Read More
Essential Strategies to Prevent Drowning
As children get older, the patterns change, but drowning remains a major risk. And the most important messages for older children involve... Read More
Losing a Parent During Childhood Can Create Lifelong Trauma
A child who has lost a parent often must replace what else was lost: unconditional love and support. Read the article
The Relationship Between Screen Time and Teen Mental Health
4 key takeaways about screen time and mental health that we have learned after a pandemic that many teens spent largely online.... Read More
An Open Letter From an Adult Child to Their Parents
As an adult, what do you want and need for your parents to know? This is the letter you might write to... Read More
Sticky Situation: Sharing Personal Challenges with your Team
“In the last month, my wife had major surgery for cancer, my dad had heart surgery and my child came out as... Read More
Adult Siblings in an Autism Family
How do I bring Max and Ben into my future (my aging) and help them become real carers—not caregivers, caring brothers—to their... Read More
How Technology Can Link Teachers, Students, and Parents
We all want to see our children thrive, both academically and emotionally. Parents are eager to understand how to support their children’s... Read More
How Will the Kids React When You Tell Them You’re Divorcing?
Do you dread telling your kids about your upcoming divorce? Here’s what to expect, what is normal, and how to know if... Read More
How to Empower Bullied Children
The internet has taken the dark practice of bullying to new dimensions, making it ubiquitous and inescapable. Read the article
How Identity Shapes the Well-Being of Asian-American Youth
Like many kids growing up in the United States, I came of age straddling two cultures: that of my family’s country of... Read More
3 Common Parenting Errors That Threaten a Child’s Mental Health
Learn how to support healthy personality development in your children. Read the article
Threat Brain Parenting
Are you living your life through your children? Here’s why Big O love hurts them—and you. Read the article
Teen Suicide Awareness: Understanding Warning Signs Can Be Lifesaving
Suicide, like other human behaviors, has no single cause and culminates from a variety of elements that interact with one another over... Read More
5 Things to Tell Your Teen About Pornography
The best way to prevent your teen from suffering the negative consequences of porn is by talking about it with them. Here... Read More
This Is a Child’s Brain on Spanking
Across the board, experts recommend against spanking or other forms of corporal punishment by parents. New research highlights how such punishment can... Read More
How to Motivate Children for Success
Children internalize feelings of accomplishment that strengthen character, confidence, and self-regulate emotions for life. Read the article
What is the Difference Between a Meltdown and a Tantrum?
Everyone gets overwhelmed sometimes. Learning whether you or your child is experiencing a meltdown or a tantrum can help you navigate them... Read More
Dark Parenting Styles
The Dark Triad of personality has been shown to predict adverse social outcomes. This research explores how the Dark Triad relates to... Read More
How to Quiet a Child’s Anxiety
Childhood anxiety is on the rise. Helping your child learn to manage anxiety may be the best gift a parent can give.... Read More
Why Teens Need a Break This Summer
As with any summer, there will be some non-negotiables when it comes to how young people spend their days. Teenagers may need... Read More
Parenting Adolescents and the Power of Saying “No”
Being able to say “no” defends and protects one’s well-being in relationships. It can also signal topics worth discussing. Read the article
Summer Fun: Heal, Empower, and Rejuvenate Your Kids
Harness the summer to revitalize your kids and family and shake off the blues. Read the article
A Broken Child Inside: Early Trauma and Missing Inner Joy
It is sometimes said that a bad childhood damages us. What is true, rather, is that it may prevent us from developing... Read More
Teens Often Play “Divide and Conquer” to Get What They Want
Teenagers often argue with parents to get their way. They also may attempt to pit one parent against the other. It’s important... Read More
The Natural Wisdom of Children’s Dreams
The uncensored quality of children’s dreams can lead us to a deeper understanding of the human mind. Read the article