Nov
01
Our Brains Can D.J. Empowering "Playlists"
Unhelpful thoughts often spin (on repeat) in the background of our lives: "I'm not enough." "
4 min read
Talking + Listening
Sep
23
"Don't Worry About It..." Doesn't Work for Worry
Picture a pink giraffe. Now stop thinking about it. Small detail: the giraffe is sneezing - a lot. And he
3 min read
Sep
18
Your Kid is Already in the "Real World"
The phrase, "Welcome to the real world" is generally targeted at teens. Most of them will tell you,
2 min read
Aug
30
The (Hyper)Logic of Teen Brains
Teens are stereotyped as impulsive. Science shows they do think before acting, but they weigh pros & cons differently than
5 min read
Aug
29
Responding to Young People's Fear of School Violence
Yesterday, I wrote a different post in a moment of heart-wrenching fear. My daughter was in lockdown, a block from
11 min read
Aug
08
A Flexible Approach to Get Teens Outside
Here's how to encourage your child or teen to connect with nature: Be okay with the earbuds going
2 min read
Aug
04
Capturing Emotions in Words Calms the Nervous System
Putting specific words to feelings helps dial down stress. But... they don't always need to be real words.
7 min read
Aug
03
Sparking Conversation: The Family Dinner Project
Check out a list of "Late Night Talk Show" questions your family can use for engaging conversation. Research
4 min read