If you would like to improve your relationship with your children, one the easiest places to start is by making changes in the way you communicate with them. In this article I talk about 10 common communication mistakes and what you can do instead. When communication improves, relationships usually improve as well.

Parenting a child with special needs can be an incredibly challenging experience. It is important to remember that, while you are focusing on the care and well-being of your child, it's also essential that you take the time to prioritize your own health and well-being. That’s why developing a self-care plan is so important.

Some children have an obvious aptitude for something at an early age. As a parent, you want to nurture your child’s talents and watch them thrive in their skill development and enjoyment of the activity. Here are six things to keep in mind as you nurture your talented child’s skill development.

In this second part, I talk about seven things you can do to help your child become better emotionally regulated. As you implement these ideas and your home becomes calmer, you can expect your child to also become calmer.

When a child is emotionally dysregulated often, it adds stress in the home. There are things you can do to make things more manageable. In this article, I explain emotional dysregulation and share three principles to keep in mind as you work to change the situation.

When something upsetting happens that directly affects your family, it can throw everyone into a tailspin. How do you comfort your children and meet important responsibilities when things are overwhelming and your family is hurting? Here are a few suggestions to make things a little easier.

Doing well academically gives children a sense of accomplishment and self-esteem. Conversely, if they are struggling academically, it can lower their confidence. There are things you can do at home to help. Here are some learning strategies to start with for reading, writing, and math.

When something very upsetting happens to a child or to their parent, or a child witnesses something traumatic, it is common for children to be in a constant anxious state of “high alert.” It can be very scary for a child to have feelings that they do not understand and do not know how to communicate. There are things you can do to provide soothing and comfort. Here are ten things to start with.

If you have thought about taking your child to a psychologist for treatment, you might be wondering what happens in the therapy room. When people think of therapy with adults, usually talk therapy comes to mind. But what does psychotherapy “look like” with children?

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, life changes, or difficulty coping or adjusting, you are not alone. It is very easy for difficult circumstances and emotions to feel overwhelming at times. In this article I share some strategies that a lot of people find helpful for dealing with these overwhelming emotions.

Would you like to have a closer, more positive relationship with your child? The attachment relationship between you and your children influences how they see themselves and the world, and affects their psychological functioning and behavior. Here are some things you can do to build the bond.

Behavior problems and unhappy emotions often go hand-in-hand. Children misbehave in response to their emotional distress, and misbehavior brings disapproval and negative consequences that can cause or worsen distress. If your child misbehaves and is unhappy, here are some things you can do to begin improving the situation.

Anxiety is a common problem that affects children of all ages. If your child is anxious, there is hope because anxiety is treatable. In this article I discuss how to recognize if your child might be experiencing anxiety and what to do about it.