School Start Times and Teens’ Sleep Needs
This week, California was the first state to pass a law delaying school start times for middle and high school students.
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The Teenage Brain: Risky or Ready to Learn?
Parenting teenagers isn’t always easy, but how do we make sure that our parenting strategies don’t rob teenagers of the practice their brains so desperately need?
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Surrounding kids with green spaces
Taking your children outside – the benefits are numerous
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The Top 5 Questions Asked by New College Parents
A professor offers advice for college-bound families.
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Three Common Mistakes in Parenting
Failing to give children family responsibilities, being a “friend” instead of an authority figure, and letting the culture raise your kids are 3 avoidable parenting errors.
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Sibling Bullying: Call It By Its Name
All too often parents and even mental health providers overlook the negative impact of sibling bullying. It needs to be recognized and more fully addressed.
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The Brave New World of Gender Identity
For a generation that claims to not be into labels, they sure are coming up with a lot of them, especially when it comes to sexual and gender identity.
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When Children Say #MeToo
There are so many internal and external factors that prevent children from talking about sexual abuse. When they do, our initial reactions are critical.
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How Children Develop Empathy
How do children develop empathy? Parents have a big role to play.
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The Cost of Parental Stress
Parents endorse the idea that child-centered, time-intensive, hands-on parenting is best. But while enrichment is great for kids, it can come at a cost if it comes with stress.
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