parent child communication

Is it the grouch monster?

Long ago when my daughter was young, we noticed moments when her personality seemed to... >>

Experts at Home: Dr. Bonnie Goldstein on Adolescence During Covid-19

  In this Experts at Home conversation, Dr. Lisa Firestone talks with Dr. Bonnie Goldstein,... >>

Skiing – A Metaphor for Emotional Regulation

When we enter the world, we transition from an insulated environment to one that is... >>

What Kids Really Need from Their Parents

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

Why It Is So Important For Parents to Validate Their Children

Validation is a way of letting someone know we understand him or her.  Being understood... >>

The Wait for the Acceptance Letter: Helping Teens Cope with Stress

The time of year has come when high school seniors are starting to receive letters... >>

“My Daughter Won’t Eat!”

So, its dinner time and you’ve been logging in hours at the stove preparing what... >>

What to Do When Your Teen Pushes You Away

8 ways to respond when your teen wants space All parents reach that point when... >>

The Psychology Behind Strained Father Son Relationships

Over the years of working with men in therapy, I discovered that the issues that... >>

Overcoming Two of Parenting’s Greatest Challenges

By Dr. Lisa Firestone and Joyce Catlett   Raising children can be one of the... >>