…brain, but teenagers have a brain that is still maturing. During the teenage years, the part of the brain responsible for emotions and impulses is actually more in charge than…
Camp provides time to be in nature and to practice living away from family. And, other than time spent asleep, camp is one of the few extended periods of time…
…work with children and families, we are used to hearing how differently kids present at home versus in school. Often, children will be on their best behavior in class, working…
for vacation is increasingly rare in the United States. In fact, there was an illuminating (albeit pretty depressing) piece in Time about a year ago that deplored the American tendency…
…true for our kids. Here’s a developmental primer: Little kids play. Bigger kids are playful. Adults play when they can. In fact, those might be the most fundamental precepts of…
…charismatic injunctions of powerful gods. Kingdoms fell and temples were built, all because of charisma. In other words, charisma is a powerful thing. This year’s election made the power of…
…in 2009 that universities must now “prove the worth” of humanities in higher education. In fact, the Times reported that at all levels of our educational system, we are choosing…
doesn’t occur in a vacuum, nor is it a theoretical construct. It must take place in real time with real people and in real situations. It must be lived and…
When that happens, do we try to shield our kids from the pain? Would it have been better not to have a pet at all? In this episode of Shrinking…
for “Shrinking It Down.” All kids go through behavioral phases and changes at different stages of life. But when it comes to teens, in particular, it can be hard to…
(Inc.) 8 Smart (and Fun!) New Year’s Resolutions Kids Can Make (Parents) Making New Year’s Resolutions With Your Child (PBS Kids) Growing Together In the New Year (MGH Clay Center)…
…which extra time won’t help a child (even if they can get it). Plus, tips to support kids in test taking, no matter what their challenges, including how to manage…
It’s important for kids to get enough sleep. Experts recommend eight to ten hours each night! But most kids struggle to reach that due to busy schedules and digital distractions….
…autism we’ve worked with, in the many families we’ve partnered with in research studies, and in the families we’ve communicated with at talks, community events, and meetings— that many children…
As a child psychiatrist who’s seen patients in many different settings, including doing psychotherapy and managing medications, I’ve found that talking about anxiety with kids and adults alike is hard…