If you are a parent of a young boy you know that, despite the cultural stereotypes, boys feel strong emotions just as much as girls. …
Social-Emotional Development
I’m Just Tired: Children’s Sleep and the Socioeconomic Status Achievement Gap
My 4-year-old son did not get much of a nap yesterday. No big deal, right. He's just turned 4 and many kids are dropping naps anyway around …
“Day Dreaming” Among Students May Not be All Bad
As school begins across the country, you may remember back on your own days as a student. I bet many of us recall sitting in class and our …
A Conversation About Children’s Mental Health
In the past week, 2 major celebrities have passed away as a result of suicide. Yet, in our country, mental illness is still considered a …
Naughty and Nice: The Origins of Compassion
With the holiday season upon us, I'm thinking about compassion today. As parents, most of want to instill an understanding of compassion and …
What Dory and Nemo Can Teach Us About Parenting
Summer is quickly coming to an end and ours has been a busy, enjoyable one. My boys (ages 3 and 7) are finally old enough to (mostly) sit …