psychology

I’ve studied over 200 kids—the happiest ones have parents who do 9 things with them every morning

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I’ve studied over 200 kids—the happiest ones have parents who do 9 things with them every morning

Before your child even steps out the door every day, their emotional baseline for the day is already set — not by color-coded routines, but by how safe and connected they feel in your presence. As a conscious parenting researcher, I’ve studied more than 200 kids, and I’m a mother myself. I’ve found that the … Read more

Stop asking ‘How was school today?’ To raise successful, mentally strong kids, ask these 7 questions instead

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Stop asking ‘How was school today?’ To raise successful, mentally strong kids, ask these 7 questions instead

“My child won’t tell me anything about their day!” It’s a common concern I hear from parents in my psychotherapy office. They’re hoping to gain a glimpse into their child’s world. But asking “How was school today?” usually leads to a one-word answer. As a therapist and the author of “13 Things Mentally Strong Parents … Read more