22 2026 October
Encouraging Rebellion and Other Strategies for Instilling Independence
Yesterday, my kids and their friend planned a nature-exploration on a leafy hillside behind my home. When they returned from their adventure, I learned that...
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15 2026 October
Volunteerism to Support Your Child’s Mental Health
In college, I volunteered in a Mother Teresa clinic in Haiti, holding infants, feeding them, and playing with children whose parents were unable to care...
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08 2026 October
PSA for Parents of Boys: Testicular Torsion
A few weeks ago, one of my dear friends informed me that her son had emergency surgery for testicular torsion. Serendipitously, at a recent check-up,...
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01 2026 October
After School Questions To Foster Your Child’s Autonomy
Most children spend their days at school being told what to do, how to do it, and when to do it. Even if some teachers...
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24 2026 September
The Upsides of My Kid’s Appendicitis
There’s never a convenient time for emergency surgery. Yet somehow, despite the inconvenience, I surprised myself by enjoying the days following my daughter’s appendectomy. While...
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17 2026 September
3 Research-Backed Strategies to Help With Homework Stress
If educators asked my opinion, I would give a strong recommendation against homework. While evidence shows that repetition of concepts can strengthen learning, school hours...
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10 2026 September
Three Interventions to Help Your Tween or Teen Get More Sleep
If you’ve read my other articles, you know that sleep is the foundation of physical health and social-emotional well being. In fact, a recent study...
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03 2026 September
Three Prosocial Habits That Build Belonging in a New Environment
Heading back to school is hard on kids and parents alike. From understanding new teachers’ expectations and hoping someone will sit with you at lunch...
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27 2026 August
Should I Send My Kid Off to College With Narcan?
My answer: Yes. Why? Because over 90% of opioid deaths are unintentional — many recreational drug users are exposed inadvertently, through drugs laced with fentanyl...
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