Parenting
We’re therapists who’ve worked with 1,000 kids. Here are 6 things children worry about the most—that parents don’t realize
Being a parent has become an increasingly harder job, especially as anxiety levels keep rising, even among the youngest kids. As child and family therapists, over the years, we’ve worked with thousands of parents and children struggling with anxiety and stress. We get emails and calls from parents looking for guidance nearly every day. When […]
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I’ve studied over 200 kids—and this is the most dangerous and ‘overused’ phrase in parenting
There are two words that slip out so easily when your child experiences an emotional event. Maybe they tripped and fell or had a fight with a friend. Their face crumples, and before they’ve even had a chance to speak, you say: “You’re okay.” It sounds comforting. Reassuring, even. But it’s not. As a conscious […]
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This is a ‘powerful predictor of long-term success,’ says expert—and parents who do 5 things give kids an edge
When we think of raising a reader, we often picture a child snuggled in bed, bathed in the soft glow of a nightlight, listening to a parent read a story aloud. That scene is magical. But after more than 10 years of studying how kids become readers and interviewing literacy and child development experts, I’ve learned […]
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Authoritarian vs. authoritative: The difference between the 2 parenting styles, and which experts recommend to raise successful kids
Searches for “parenting styles” rose 400% over the last month, according to Google Trends data. And while modern child-rearing sources tend to focus on the difference between gentle parenting, positive parenting and lighthouse parenting, it turns out many Americans are curious about a more traditional style: authoritative. In fact, “authoritative” was the top-searched parenting style […]
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I’ve been a psychologist for 20 years—parents who raise emotionally savvy kids do these 4 things
When it comes to protecting your child’s mental health, emotional resilience is key. Not only do resilient kids bounce back from disappointment, but they’re also less likely to become depressed, anxious, or self-critical. As a psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve seen how kids with emotional grit often have one thing in common: […]
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I’ve studied over 200 kids—parents who have the closest relationships with their adult kids do 7 things early on
Every parent hopes their child will grow up and still want a close relationship with them. But close bonds don’t happen by accident — they are built through small, everyday interactions that make a child feel safe, seen and valued. As a conscious parenting researcher and coach, I’ve studied over 200 families. I’ve found that the way […]
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I’ve studied over 200 kids. The 5 signs you’ve raised a ‘highly spoiled’ child—and how parents can undo it
When we picture spoiled kids, many of us think of tantrums over not getting what they want, being told to follow rules or simply facing any sort of inconvenience. But spoiled behavior isn’t just about entitlement or parents giving in — it’s about unmet emotional needs, inconsistent boundaries and a lack of connection. As a conscious […]
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Parents with these 2 toxic habits raise kids who are bad with money, says investment firm CEO
Mellody Hobson, 54, grew up in a single-parent, low-income household. Her mother’s money habits made her financially anxious at a young age. “There was just a shortage at all times. We would get evicted, our phone would get disconnected. … There was one time we were living in an abandoned building,” Hobson said on an […]
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The key to a smartphone free childhood is enforcing 4 ‘simple’ rules, says NYU professor
mother picking up her teenage daughter from her basketball practise Srdjanpav | E+ | Getty Images When — and if — to give your child a smartphone has become a hot topic over recent months. Parents are citing evidence that social media can increase the risk of mental health issues as a reason to stop […]
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I’m a psychologist who studies couples—the ones who can answer these 5 questions have happier relationships than most
Most couples think they know each other well, but real intimacy is a lot more than just being able to name your partner’s favorite food or TV shows. As a psychologist, I’ve found that people in the happiest, most successful relationships see in their partner what others can’t or would normally overlook. If you can […]
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