Nothing But The Truth
“Mommy, Aunt Anna is only a little bit sick, right? She’s not gonna die, right?” Molly stood there, totally unsure of what to say. As mothers, we want to shield our children from the more horrifying realities of the world. We want to keep them innocent and...
Overcoming Performance Anxiety
We all know the feeling of cold, clammy hands and shivers up the spine right before we step out onstage, take a test, or make a speech. Some people find this sensation so difficult to handle that they avoid it as much as possible. They might not try out for a play,...
Psychology Today Articles
- I’m Not Lying: This Is the Worst Parenting Hack EverUsing ChatGPT to lie to kids is the newest social media "parenting hack." Parenting by lying is always a bad idea—and it also deprives us of important teaching opportunities.
- Olympic-Level Conversations With KidsMany post-traumatic parents wish they knew how to have impactful conversations with their kids. The Olympics offers a great time to start. Here's why, and what to talk about.
- Mariska Hargitay's Accurate Analogy for Child AbuseMariska Hargitay's testimony to Congress about the impact of child abuse was profound, especially the analogy she used.
- TikTok's #kidscursingchallenge Is Dangerous. Here's Why.The #kidscursingchallenge can interfere with attachment, is exploitative, and, most crucially—doesn't address the trauma many of these kids may be carrying.