Resources Tagged With: parenting

Social Media & Mental Health

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 practices that support, not hinder, our mental health? 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 Dr. Michele Borba. It’s actually the opposite of what it takes to thrive in the uncertain world ahead. 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 to see more, but it’s important to take time away for our mental and physical health. Read more ›

What Is Gentle Parenting?

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 ›

Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive

By learning to “identify, express, and harness our feelings, even the most challenging ones, we can use those emotions to help us create positive, satisfying lives,” says Marc Brackett’s best-selling book, Permission to Feel. Read more ›

Parenting with Self-Awareness

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 ›

9 Tools for Helping Your Child Manage Anxiety

Many tools can help your children work through anxiety. These are strategies licensed mental health clinicians use with people in therapy, and research has found these strategies to be beneficial in treating and managing anxiety. Read more ›

Why Is It Important to Talk About Race and Racism?

When we teach kids early on that it’s OK to talk about race, we help them to understand, respect, and appreciate the differences between people. This builds empathy and compassion for others so that kids are better able to see when things in their world seem unjust or unfair — and can do something about it. Read more ›

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