Talking to your teen about suicide
Here is a guide on risk and protective factors, how to talk about suicide with your child and what to do if they are having suicidal thoughts.
Praising children effectively
Research consistently shows that praising children is one of the most powerful ways to encourage a behavior.
Text bubble bullies: the latest in cyberbullying
Recently, there has been an uptick in cyberbullying based on which smartphone kids use and whether they have iMessage or SMS capabilities.
Finding special time for your kids
In this blog post, Children’s National psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, gives parents advice on finding special time for their children.
Helping children overcome a fear of flying
Being in an airplane can be frightening for children. Follow these tips to help relieve your child’s fear of flying and make air travel less scary.