Parenting today can feel like raising children in a world that never powers down. Our notifications are always buzzing. Our ...

Children who say "No" the loudest often are not pushing you away. They are trying super hard to hold themselves together.

Children don't learn calm from what they're told — they learn it from what they watch. Here are three everyday behaviors ...

What’s the problem with avoiding things you don’t like? Nothing, if it doesn’t mess things up for you. But many people ...

Have you noticed a worried look on your child’s face more often lately? Maybe they're refusing to go to school, having “meltdowns” at the bus stop, or developing mysterious stomachaches that land them ...

Last year, our bright, friendly little girl met her teacher for the first time on the Thursday night before school started. This young lady was in pre-K and had never been to “big school” before. She ...

Starting a new school year can bring a mix of excitement and nervousness for many children. For some, however, the anxiety can feel overwhelming, especially after a long summer break or if they’re ...

School anxiety in children can manifest in physical complaints and behavioral changes. Parents are urged to validate their ...

When I was first studying psychology, thirty years ago, I learned that about 10-20% of children are born with a temperament that is highly reactive to anything new and unfamiliar. Some of these ...

Ever been at a loss as to how to help your child when he/she is anxious? For example: A child arrives at a birthday party excited but becomes too worried to walk through the door A child runs out of ...