Pressure to Succeed in Middle School
A new study shows that middle schoolers who think their parents value achievement over kindness are worse off psychologically and academically. How do we encourage healthy values?
Read MoreConversation Skills For Kids
Understanding and practicing some simple formulas can help your child manage common conversations and feel comfortable talking with others.
Read MoreThe Case Against Zero Tolerance In Schools
A recent study shows that a brief intervention encouraging teachers to respond with empathy to misbehaving students was able to reduce middle school suspension rates by half.
Read MoreThe Roots of Social Justice – Kids’ Responses to Inequality
At what age can kids consider fairness to others?
Read MoreSuicide In Children – What Every Parent Must Know
Only about one-third of children or young adolescents who died from suicide told anyone that they intended to kill themselves. Do you know the risk factors?
Read MoreStruggles that Make Kids Stronger
Sometimes the best thing we can do for our kids is to allow them to struggle.
Read MoreRaising Empathic Kids
Michele Borba’s new book “Unselfie” offers practical ways to help kids learn to care about others.
Read MoreCyberbullying: What Parents Need to Know
Cyberbullying involves using electronic communication to intimidate and harass someone. A key research claims it’s an overrated phenomenon because it’s less common than in-person bullying. However, because cyberbullying so public and so easily spread, it can be devastating.
Read MoreTeen Sexting in Perspective
Is sexting really “the new normal” among teens? Here’s what research says plus some practical ideas for parents.
Read MoreSibling Abuse and Bullying
Brothers and sisters can hurt each other very, very badly, and because they live together, there’s no escape for the victims. Learn the facts about sibling bullying.
Read MoreSibling Abuse and Bullying, Part 2
Practical ways that parents can minimize sibling aggression and prevent it from escalating to bullying
Read More5 Questions to Ask a Child Psychologist
A child psychologist is a combination coach, cheerleader, and fairy godmother. Here are questions to help you find the right psychologist for your child and family.
Read MoreHow to Make Teen Volunteer Work More Than a Resume Builder
New research explains how to inspire teens to “service beyond self.”
Read MoreThe Truth About Violent Video Games and Kids, Part 2
How can we understand the appeal of violent video games for kids and how should parents respond?
Read MoreInside Out–And Beyond
Pixar’s Inside Out is an exciting and compelling. Here are three lessons about emotions from the movie–plus one more.
Read MoreSocial Challenges of Children With ADHD (part 2)
“Parental friendship coaching” may be an important key to helping children with ADHD address their social challenges.
Read MoreHow NOT to Raise a Narcissist
What research REALLY says about narcissistic children
Read MoreMother’s Intuition: Do You Have It?
Does intuitive parenting exist? Can “gut feelings” guide us to raise our children well?
Read MoreAre You a Distracted Parent?
How NOT to phone it in as a parent: Our smart phones and tablets can pull us away from being present to our children. On the other hand, constantly staring at our kids in rapture is neither realistic nor desirable.
Read MoreWhy Kids Often Don’t Speak Up Against Bullying
It’s more than fear that keeps kids from reporting bullying. Here are some of the beliefs and psychological processes that can lead kid to stay silent about cruelty.
Read MoreIs It Bullying…Or Ordinary Meanness?
We adults haven’t managed world peace or even perfect marriages, so it’s unrealistic to think that our children will always be perfectly kind to each other.
Read MorePost-Adrenaline Blues
When we push and push and then STOP, we often experience what I call “Post-Adrenaline Blues.” We’re depleted, dissatisfied, and prone to questioning everything about our lives.
Read MoreHelping the “Bad Kid” of the Family
Sometimes, one child in the family gets into trouble noticeably more than the other children. Here’s how to help that child step out of the “Bad Kid” role.
Read MoreMaking Up is Hard to Do…For Kids
Children argue with their friends. A lot. What can we, as parents, do to help them learn to resolve conflicts?
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