The Good Parent's Toolbox

David J Bredehoft Ph.D. on December 1, 2022 in The Age of Overindulgence

The next time you travel down the parenting highway and have a "parenting fender-bender," reach for your good parent toolbox and grab the right tool for the job.

The next time you travel down the parenting highway and have a "parenting fender-bender," reach for your good parent toolbox and grab the right tool for the job.

How to Talk to Teens About Sex

Laurie Meschke Ph.D. on December 1, 2022 in Our Flourishing Youth

Laying a foundation for healthy conversations about sex begins at a young age and continues with open communication as your teen gets older.

Laying a foundation for healthy conversations about sex begins at a young age and continues with open communication as your teen gets older.

Your Child’s Happiness: Whose Job Is It?

Dona Matthews Ph.D. on December 1, 2022 in Going Beyond Intelligence

You can provide the warmth, security, and learning opportunities your child needs to thrive, but when it comes to happiness, that’s up to them.

You can provide the warmth, security, and learning opportunities your child needs to thrive, but when it comes to happiness, that’s up to them.

Teen Suicide Prevention: Parents Can Play an Important Role

Suzanne B. Phillips, Psy.D., ABPP on November 30, 2022 in Speaking About Trauma

The rising rate of teen suicides is an indicator that there is a state of emergency for adolescent mental health. Parents can help.

The rising rate of teen suicides is an indicator that there is a state of emergency for adolescent mental health. Parents can help.

The Power of Predictability

Jenalee Doom Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in Origins of Health

How can you use routines to impact your child's development positively? Here are five tips for harnessing the power of predictability.

How can you use routines to impact your child's development positively? Here are five tips for harnessing the power of predictability.

Autism and the Danger of Cure Fads

Bozena Zawisz on November 30, 2022 in Nurturing Self-Esteem in Autistic Children

Personal Perspective: Parents of newly diagnosed autistic children can encounter information that can hold them back from acceptance and focus on advocacy.

Personal Perspective: Parents of newly diagnosed autistic children can encounter information that can hold them back from acceptance and focus on advocacy.

Why Experiences Endure but Presents Don't

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on November 30, 2022 in Actionable Advice to Help Kids Thrive

Here's the best holiday gift you can give your child.

Here's the best holiday gift you can give your child.

A Simple Solution to Keep Our Teens Safe Online

Greg Matos PsyD on November 29, 2022 in The State of Our Unions

Are you or your kids being catfished? Learn what it is and how you can keep your family safe online.

Are you or your kids being catfished? Learn what it is and how you can keep your family safe online.

How Parental Invalidation Can Drive Borderline Personality Disorder

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on November 29, 2022 in Fulfillment at Any Age

People with borderline personality disorder have an unstable sense of self, among other key symptoms. A new study points to invalidating parents as a source of the difficulties.

People with borderline personality disorder have an unstable sense of self, among other key symptoms. A new study points to invalidating parents as a source of the difficulties.

Students Need More Support. That's Not Coddling.

Becky Diamond on November 29, 2022 in Risking It

Students need more than determination to put mind over matter in school. I tweaked my curriculum and helped my students succeed. I don't consider that coddling.

Students need more than determination to put mind over matter in school. I tweaked my curriculum and helped my students succeed. I don't consider that coddling.

Fostering Altruism in Children

Thomas R. Verny M.D. on November 29, 2022 in Explorations of the Mind

A woman in a research study received a telephone call from her sick father. Her 20-month-old son, Billy, rushed over to her with a concerned look and gave her a big kiss.

A woman in a research study received a telephone call from her sick father. Her 20-month-old son, Billy, rushed over to her with a concerned look and gave her a big kiss.

Has Resilience Arrived at Your House?

Kyle D. Pruett M.D. on November 28, 2022 in Once Upon a Child

Many kids still aren't catching up in school after the pandemic, despite all our talk about their "resilience." How do we support kids' learning and emotional growth?

Many kids still aren't catching up in school after the pandemic, despite all our talk about their "resilience." How do we support kids' learning and emotional growth?

Why are Sperm and Eggs Still Sold Anonymously?

Wendy Kramer on November 28, 2022 in Donor Family Matters

Sperm and egg donor anonymity greatly affects all members of the donor family

Sperm and egg donor anonymity greatly affects all members of the donor family

Why Kids Don't Show “Respect”

Gabriel Young Ph.D. on November 28, 2022 in Shrink Mindset

Ever wonder why your child is so disrespectful sometimes? You may be expecting too much from them.

Ever wonder why your child is so disrespectful sometimes? You may be expecting too much from them.

DNA = Donors Not Anonymous

Wendy Kramer on November 28, 2022 in Donor Family Matters

Sperm and egg donor anonymity has not been possible since 2005.

Sperm and egg donor anonymity has not been possible since 2005.

The Danger of Parents Gaslighting Their Children

Daniel S. Lobel Ph.D. on November 28, 2022 in My Side of the Couch

Want to have a trusting and loving relationship with your child? This is one activity that should be avoided.

Want to have a trusting and loving relationship with your child? This is one activity that should be avoided.

Managing Holiday Expectations Amid High Inflation

Michael Ungar Ph.D. on November 27, 2022 in Nurturing Resilience

Sharing with kids the truth about our finances, while focusing on holiday traditions, can make a financially stressful season easier on our mental health.

Sharing with kids the truth about our finances, while focusing on holiday traditions, can make a financially stressful season easier on our mental health.

Does My Teen Hate Me?

Elena Mikalsen Ph.D. on November 26, 2022 in Ask a Child Psychologist

Do you ever think that your teen hates you? Do you worry you will never be able to communicate effectively with your teen? I have a very simple parenting hack to share.

Do you ever think that your teen hates you? Do you worry you will never be able to communicate effectively with your teen? I have a very simple parenting hack to share.

Stopping the Pain From Your Gaslighting Parents

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on November 25, 2022 in Liking the Child You Love

Gaslighting from parents feels numbing, overwhelming, and even maddening. This response will help to avoid the pain and empower you.

Gaslighting from parents feels numbing, overwhelming, and even maddening. This response will help to avoid the pain and empower you.

Supporting the Whole Child

Sheilah M. Gauch on November 25, 2022 in The Whole Child

We know supporting the whole child is best practice. How do we ensure systems and professionals who care for them can continue this?

We know supporting the whole child is best practice. How do we ensure systems and professionals who care for them can continue this?

Problematic Parenting or Problematic Genes?

David M. Allen M.D. on November 25, 2022 in A Matter of Personality

The authors of twin studies in psychology often neglect highly significant behavior patterns determined by family rules.

The authors of twin studies in psychology often neglect highly significant behavior patterns determined by family rules.

Parenting Sick Kids: Keeping Calm and Carrying On

Meghan L. Marsac, Ph.D. on November 23, 2022 in Afraid of the Doctor

Here are 6 tips to help you with the juggles and struggles of caring for sick kids.

Here are 6 tips to help you with the juggles and struggles of caring for sick kids.

Asian-American Adolescent Mental Health

Dorothy Chin Ph.D. on November 23, 2022 in A Different Lens

Asian-American adolescents are experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression. What's behind the trend and how can parents help?

Asian-American adolescents are experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression. What's behind the trend and how can parents help?

Research Reveals 25 Risk Factors for Childhood Abuse

Arash Emamzadeh on November 22, 2022 in Finding a New Home

A recent study reviews factors that increase the risk for childhood physical abuse.

A recent study reviews factors that increase the risk for childhood physical abuse.

The Center of Attention

Angela Duckworth Ph.D. on November 22, 2022 in Actionable Advice to Help Kids Thrive

How can you protect life's happiest moments?

How can you protect life's happiest moments?

How to Put Holiday Visits in Perspective

Geoffrey Greif Ph.D. on November 22, 2022 in Buddy System

Uh oh. It's time once again time for family holiday visits.

Uh oh. It's time once again time for family holiday visits.

How to Recognize a Child's Grief

Elena Lister, MD and Michael Schwartzman, Ph.D., ABPP on November 21, 2022 in Facing Life's Challenges

Do children grieve as adults do? Here's why it's important to recognize a child's grief and how to understand it.

Do children grieve as adults do? Here's why it's important to recognize a child's grief and how to understand it.

Why Do Bright, Capable Children Underperform Academically?

Pamela D. Brown Ph.D. on November 21, 2022 in School Culture

Some kids with clear academic abilities end up underperforming. Here’s how to enlist the school’s help, convince your child of their ability, and re-engage them in school.

Some kids with clear academic abilities end up underperforming. Here’s how to enlist the school’s help, convince your child of their ability, and re-engage them in school.

13 Ways Narcissistic Parents Sabotage Their Children

Julie L. Hall on November 21, 2022 in The Narcissist in Your Life

Here's how narcissists undercut their kids, including the golden child.

Here's how narcissists undercut their kids, including the golden child.

The Top 5 Gaslighting Phrases of Struggling Adult Children

Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. on November 21, 2022 in Liking the Child You Love

There is nothing more jarring and upsettng than being gaslighted by your own adult child. Here is how to stop feeling crazy when you're told it is all your fault.

There is nothing more jarring and upsettng than being gaslighted by your own adult child. Here is how to stop feeling crazy when you're told it is all your fault.