Parents Tips
Weathering the Storms of Adolescence: To Hold on or Let Go?
During the storms of adolescence it’s a tricky balance for parents to know when to offer support and when to let go. We all want...
May is the New December: How to Get to Summer With Your Sanity Intact
Does your family have spring fever? You know the symptoms—lax lunches, half-hearted homework checks, award-ceremony overdose and...
Giving Your Child Feedback? Read This Feedback First
How often do you find yourself giving your child a compliment in preparation for a criticism? “I love that enthusiasm, but please keep...
5 Ways to Help Your Child Silence Their Inner Critic
“I’ll fail the test!” “Nobody likes me!” It’s not uncommon to hear your child utter self-critical statements like...
From Helplessness to Action: Empowering our Children to Create a Better World
Mr. Rogers’ phrase “Look for the helpers” has been especially resonant lately, as we have watched youth mobilizing around the...
How to Stop Facebook from Hijacking Your Attention
We all live in the Attention Economy The most precious thing we can give to anyone or anything, particularly to our children, is our...
Three Ways to Appreciate Your Child’s Mind
“One of the most precious gifts you can offer your child is your attuned, curious, and attentive mind. Yet in the overwhelm of...
Touchpoints: The Contributions of Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
The world lost a great parent and child advocate with the death of Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, pediatrician and author of Touchpoints: Your...