Critical thinking matters because kids and teens need to figure out who they are—and what they value and believe in—separately from the adults who raised them. It can be a scary and hard process to witness, because not everyone has their best interests at heart the way you do. However, if young people are prepared with solid processes for evaluating information, you can rest easier knowing they're less likely to fall prey to misinformation and disinformation.

Three tips for building the supportive and trusting relationships between parents and children, that are their best protective factors against long term harm.

Parents feel the pressure to constantly strive for an unattainable standard or face public shaming via social media.

Every parent wants to raise “good” kids who become adults who are successful, happy, and not living in their basement when they’re 40! Here are three tips to help you do just that.

Five tips for having difficult conversations with your kids and teens.

“Reopening” isn’t as easy as just opening the door and re-entering the world. Consider some of the emotional and social challenges facing your kids and teens as they prepare for getting back to “normal”.

A few thoughts on pandemic-related “Learning Loss” for kids, tweens, and teens as we head into summer.

Practical tips for helping your kids manage their big feelings, thirteen months into the pandemic.