Parenting

Mr. Rogers is Right: Secure Attachment Allows for Growth After Trauma

Childhood is a critical time for discovering and enhancing the secure attachment ideally built in... >>

The Myth of a Perfect Mother

This Mother’s Day was the 40th one that I have celebrated as a mother. And... >>

What Kids Really Need from Their Parents

Being a parent comes with a lot of pressure to do right by our kids.... >>

5 Ways Working on Ourselves Can Benefit Our Kids

 “Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” – Robert Fulghum A lot of... >>

Three Principles to Raise Free and Happy Kids

As parents, it’s safe to say that our number one goal is to make our... >>

7 Warning Signs That a New Mom Needs Help for Troubling Emotions

“Nobody would believe what an effort it is to do what little I am able.” ... >>

What History Tells Us About the Dangers of Separating Children from Parents

The children who have been forcibly torn from their parents at U.S. borders have more... >>

Human Rights Violations in Personal Relationships

When protection of the state or political system takes precedence over the individual, the needs... >>

Why Treating Postpartum Depression As Trauma is Key to Good Care

Most health professionals understand postpartum depression (PPD) and other mood disorders are a serious mental... >>

Substance Abuse and the Teenage Mind

Adolescence arrives with a surge of energy. It pushes many young people to try new... >>