Empathy: Nature’s Gift To Parenting
We all want our children to grow up to be the best version of themselves. We encourage them to do well in school, and to excel at extra-curricular activities. We …
The Truth About The Mom Blues and Teens
Most people have heard the term postpartum depression and anxiety, which describes the temporary, but awful feelings of dread and despair that descend upon some women after giving birth. However, …
The Many Faces of Childhood Anxiety: A Parent’s Survival Guide
Statistics say that about 20%, or 1 in every 8 children in the United States will suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their youth. Yet, even with …
Insta-Parenting: Keeping Kids Safe Online
If you are a parent of a teen child, chances are you’ve worried about his or her social media use. How much time should he be spending online each day? …
Growing Great: How To Raise A Self-Actualized Child
In 1943, humanistic psychologist, Abraham Maslow introduced his “Hierarchy of Needs” theory, which states that humans have five levels of needs that must be met in order for a person …
Back To School Time: How To Prepare For Sucess
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again. The summer solstice is long past, and the days are starting to get shorter again. Vacations have funneled into sweet …
Learning From Adversity: The Power of Optimism
Have you ever noticed that the characters in fairy tales usually start the story with a big problem? Cinderella’s father leaves her with that awful step-family, Ariel’s father won’t let …
The Wonder Years: How to Parent Teens
We called this article, “The Wonder Years,” because many parents have absolutely no clue how to adjust when their little bundle of love and affection becomes an aloof and mysterious …
Step Off The Bus Gus: Helping Children With Anxiety
As parents, we will do anything to ensure that our kids are feeling well. We check that they are clothed, fed, and, if at all possible, in a good mood …
Fixed Versus Growth Mindsets
The hero stories that inspire us the most are about the people who overcome challenges. The athletes who were told they would never walk, and break speed records for their …