Nine Tips for Talking With Kids About Trauma
As much as we might want to, we can’t always protect children from witnessing violence and tragedy in the world, whether it’s mass shootings, terrorist attacks, or war. As parents, teachers, and other supportive adults, what we can do is Read more >>
Communicating With Your Teen—How to Approach Conversations With Empathy and Understanding
Establishing a connection with your teen is the basis for effectively supporting their mental well-being and social and emotional learning. When we love someone, we are interested in them and in their thoughts and feelings. As your child grows, communication Read more >>
5 Simple Tips to Help You Have a Real Conversation with Your Teen
Parents often talk about how tough it is to talk to teenagers, how their kids won’t say anything or listen to them. Child and adolescent psychologist, family therapist, and author Shelja Sen shares five essential strategies that can make a Read more >>
A 2022 Pew Research Center study revealed that nearly 80% of 13-17 year-olds check at least one social media feed at least hourly, and over a third said they did so “almost constantly.” How can we develop healthy social media Read more >>
Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine
We think we have to push our kids to do more, achieve more, be more. But we’re modeling the wrong traits—like rule-following and caution—and research shows it’s not working. This kind of “Striver” mindset isn’t just making kids unhappier, says Read more >>
Tips for Healthy Social Media Use: For Parents and Teens
We all know how the algorithm works—the more you look at your phone, the more it will send compelling content to keep your eyes from looking away. It’s hard to break habits of checking TikTok or Instagram and constantly refreshing Read more >>
Gentle parenting is about recognizing your child as an individual and responding to their needs. The tools of gentle parenting are connection, communication, and consistency. Read more >>
In our interactions with our children, each of us has the choice to respond in ways that either strengthen or weaken our relationships with them. Read more >>
Parenting With Empathy [downloadable]
Want to parent with more empathy but can’t think of what to say? Here are some no-fail sentences to get you started in any situation. Read more >>
3 Tips to Improve Communication With Young Adults [downloadable]
This tip sheet provides parents and allies of youth and young adults with lived experience of a mental health condition tips to be able to improve their connection with them. Read more >>
