Growing up, I often envied my classmates whose parents stayed up all night helping them finish procrastinated projects or giving them a free pass when they were afraid to try something. At the time, it seemed unfair. But I later realized that those moments of facing a...
A common question I receive when working with parents is how to offer support when witnessing their child is navigating friendships. Friendships are a significant developmental milestone for your child, and it can be tricky to know what to say or how to provide help...
I’m not talking about the stereotypical crazy uncle at your Thanksgiving dinner. I’m talking about your sister or father or son whose religious and political differences are a real impediment to your family functioning. Maybe you don’t have a relationship with them...
The college application process is an exciting time for any family. Your child has decided to further their education, consider different career paths, and begin the first stage of their adult life. You are proud of them and simultaneously anxious about the choices...
