Tag: mental health
Why Can’t We Stop Scrolling? What the Science Means for Your Family
Posted onYou’ve said it to your kid a hundred times: “Okay, five more minutes.” You’ve said it to yourself, too, right before your phone somehow ate half an hour you didn’t have. If you’ve ever put your […]
Your Freshman Went Quiet. Here’s What That Silence Usually Means (and What to Say When They Call)
Posted onThe dorm room is unpacked. The last drive home from campus was quiet in a way that had nothing to do with traffic. And now, days or weeks later, the calls have slowed to almost nothing. […]
The Virtual Director: Why Gaming Makes Kids Resist Your Rules
Posted onVideo games hand kids hours of authority, so stepping back into a child’s role feels jarring. Here’s why that triggers defiance, and how to lead the transition with connection instead of conflict.
Back-to-School Anxiety by Age: Expert Tips to Help Your Child Start the School Year with Confidence
Posted onBack-to-school season is full of fresh starts—new teachers, new classrooms, new routines, and new opportunities. But for many families, it also brings butterflies, tears, sleepless nights, and lots of “what ifs.” If your child seems more […]
Break the Cycle: Why Kids Need Unstructured Play This Summer
Posted onSummer is just around the corner. The school doors will soon close, schedules will suddenly open up, and the familiar chorus of “I’m bored” is waiting in the wings. For many adults, the sudden expanse of […]
Children’s Mental Health Problems are Family ProblemsThat Impact the Workplace
Posted onPost-pandemic family life has been dramatically impacted by the perfect storm of working parent burnout in combination with our national pediatric mental health crisis. Children and teens are suffering from anxiety, depression, and suicide at alarming […]
Children’s Mental Health Problems are Family Problems That Impact the Workplace
Posted onOver half of working parents say their child’s mental health struggles disrupt their work, and most feel underprepared to help. This piece breaks down why parenting support in the workplace is the missing link for children’s mental health and employee performance.
Connected Kids: Break Screen Habits and Build Strong Families
Posted onA few months ago, I was watching Oprah interview Dr. Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation. I adore Oprah. So many decades ago she started talking about the hard stuff we humans face and she has […]
Challenges Facing College Students: Are the Kids Alright?
Posted onIn today’s world, coming of age is more complex than ever. Adolescents and young adults of the 21st century have grown up navigating technological advancements that influence how they learn, think and develop relationships. They have […]
Emotional Overload in Families: 10 Microstrategies That Reduce Family Stress
Posted onBetween work responsibilities, school schedules, digital distractions, and daily responsibilities, many parents feel emotionally stretched thin. This experience is often called emotional overload. Take this quick quiz: Is Your Family Experiencing Emotional Overload? Reflect on the […]
