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Are You Repeating Your Parents’ Traits?
The reasons we act like our parents may not seem like a great mystery. Even... >>
From Struggles to Super-Powers: Helping Your Child Grow
As parents, we have many goals for our child. Overall, these goals are about managing... >>
It’s Time for a Hero Story
While it is true life has been disrupted, how do we make sense of it... >>
Is it the grouch monster?
Long ago when my daughter was young, we noticed moments when her personality seemed to... >>
Parents: Are You Losing Your Identity During Lockdown?
Ever since the pandemic hit and lockdown started, I’ve kept in touch with friends at... >>
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... >>
What Kids Really Need from Their Parents
Being a parent comes with a lot of pressure to do right by our kids.... >>
Substance Abuse and the Teenage Mind
Adolescence arrives with a surge of energy. It pushes many young people to try new... >>
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... >>
How to Parent Strong-Willed Kids
When people are asked what they most value and cherish, the overwhelming majority say the... >>