Parenting

A Gender Sensitive Approach to Violence

Dr. Don Meichenbaum, PTSD expert, discusses an individuals journey from birth, to engaging in violence in... >>

Siblings: Retaliation or Sadistic Pleasure

The matter of siblings is complicated.  In family life they are our first peers.  Consequently,... >>

The Link Between LGBT Youth, Bullying, and Suicide

In 1989, when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a public report... >>

Preventing Gang Violence: Why Kids Become Violent

Read an exclusive interview with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang... >>

Learning from My Students

In honor of back-to-school season, here is a story from a PsychAlive reader about lessons... >>

What You Need to Know About Disciplining Your Child

From sitting them in corners to sending to their rooms, from saying to “say sorry”... >>

Exercise: Who Do You See When You Look at Your Child?

One of the biggest challenges for us as parents is remembering that our children are... >>

What to Do About Tantrums and Emotional Meltdowns

Dealing with your kids’ tantrums and mood swings can be one of parenting’s most frustrating... >>

How to Approach Learning Challenges with your Child

As loving parents, we want the best for our kids. If we can afford it,... >>

Dr. Pat Love on Parenting

Dr. Pat Love on what it is to parent, and the mistaken conceptions of parenting... >>