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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... >>