Parenting does not stop when children grow up; it only changes shape. As adult children move through the different stages of life, needs and challenges change, along with expectations. Perhaps the greatest lesson to be learned in…
Parenting teenagers is one of the most challenging yet rewarding phases that a parent could go through. Their brains, particularly the prefrontal lobe, which regulates judgment and impulse, are still in development, making them s…
Having children is one of life's greatest achievements but how does it actually affect romance and love? Most couples undergo significant lifestyle and emotional shifts after they have a child, and scientists have long been a…
Autism isn't something to be cured. It is a voice, an outlook, and a wellspring of strength that propels the world onward. Neurodiversity isn't weakness; it's a fount of creativity, resourcefulness, and innovation. So…
In the age of technology, raising curious children is no longer a nicety it's a necessity to cultivate independent minds that cannot be easily manipulated by algorithms or AI. Curiosity makes children's intellect stronger…
It is emotionally draining to deal with a rude or entitled adult child. Parents are caught between the desire to support their children and being drained by incessant disrespect, arguments, and demands. If you've ever gotten …
Back to school season often brings excitement but for many kids, it also brings a wave of stress and overthinking. As a child psychologist, I’ve seen how overthinking can drain kids of their confidence, energy, and joy. It not on…
Have you ever asked yourself why the same hurt patterns continue to appear in your relationships regardless of how hard you work at avoiding them? The reality is, a great deal of the problems adults experience in love and partner…
Today, gender equality is something most people believe in. However, when it comes to taking care of household work, women still carry the invisible "mental load" the planning, the organizing, the continuous thinking, w…
Family loyalty was always considered something sacred. Most of us were taught as children with sayings such as "family comes first" or "never discuss family business outside the house." Standing by relatives e…
Most parents confess that they worry about their children whether it's for their safety, achievement, or happiness. But consider this silent danger: when fear silently influences your parenting, it might turn into overprotect…
If you care for someone with ADHD, there is one sentence they need to hear and it can transform their life. We live in a world where ADHD is no longer rare. Millions of kids, teens, and adults have been diagnosed in recent years.…
Does mental illness exist in families? A new pioneering study out of Denmark is providing new answers to this question and the findings might shock you. We are aware that millions of individuals in the U.S. suffer from mental hea…