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What to Say Instead of "Be Careful!"

Saying "be careful!" gives children no useful information. It only tells them, "I'm anxious, so you should be, too!" 

The Limits of #MentalHealth Content

We need to be wise about understanding the benefits and limitations of #MentalHealth content.

4 Common Complaints About Teamwork

Four complaints that children and adults commonly voice during group projects, and some possible ways parents or teachers can respond.

Does Your Child Need a Best Friend?

How common are best friendships among children?

Helping Your Child Move Past a Bad Experience

When bad things happen to our kids, we can help them create a narrative that genuinely acknowledges their feelings and also offers hope.

How to Move Past Parental Blame

We can't rewrite the past. Here are five reasons to stop blaming your parents and what to do instead.

How to Stop Overthinking Things

Rumination involves repeatedly and passively focusing on the meaning of negative feelings and circumstances. Here's how to shift away from this unhealthy mental habit.

Loving and Supporting a Trans or Gender-Creative Kid

A loving response from a mom offers comfort and support to a trans kid.

The 5 Worst Ways to Apologize

These common apology mistakes can hurt your relationship.

How Not to Apologize

These common apology mistakes can hurt your relationship.