…monitoring what kids watch in the 21st century. Before we address today’s changes, let’s just take a moment to address some of the shifts in TV patterns that have occurred…
…work? Here are some things to keep in mind: Limit-setting starts early. It begins in earnest during toddlerhood, in part because toddlers have developed the motor and cognitive capacities to…
for our kids. If parents misbehave on the sidelines or in the stands, their child suffers. Kids who stick with athletics in this unfortunate setting tend to perform worse. They…
…of us, what can we do – and what can we teach our kids – to manage the situation in the moment, and over time learn healthier ways of coping?…
…kids at risk? Kids with PTSD? Kids who’ve been traumatized? Kids who may have anxiety or depression, I mean, the whole range of mental health disorders or challenges. What about…
in elementary school, make a point to introduce yourself early in the school year. If your child is in middle or high school, where there he will have multiple teachers,…
in memories, thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Imagine the impact of a traumatic event, such as a motor vehicle accident in which a passenger in your car suffers serious injury or…
not interfere with success in their careers, or in their relationships. Quite the contrary! Help may prove invaluable for functioning in life. Talk with your kids about mental health and…
take action in their daily lives. Tune in for more! Thank you for joining in this conversation. Have questions or comments about addressing kids’ climate anxiety? Write to us! Tune…
…Belonging.” Middle school kids sit in their groups—the band kids, the jocks, the goths, the cheerleaders and the so on—and they, together, represent the many opportunities and paths that are…
…line, in order to make right, absolve guilt, resolve conflict, and develop concern for others; and many other challenges in normal child development, including “the capacity to be alone.” He…
…them in Spanish, math, and science after I finished my work. In class, if the teacher had to focus on helping one student, I’d step in to help another. But…
…after their athletic feats, like completing a triathalon or showing off their muscles in the weight room – encourage kids to engage in regular physical activity by participating in organized…
…tent. Similarly, if you are in the process of picking a summer camp for your child, you may be viewing this decision in the context of your own experiences. However,…
…to how you and your partner fell in love. As we all know, some kids, particularly teens, may be reluctant to talk. In fact, they may mutter a few insignificant…