There’s a lot of conversation about how to help children who are struggling emotionally. There’s far less conversation about what that struggle does to parents living in the middle of it. Parenting a child with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, or significant mental health challenges is...
Most parents want their kids to care about doing well. But some children become trapped by the need to do things perfectly. They may continuously redo assignments, avoid activities where success isn’t guaranteed, or get disproportionately upset over small mistakes. Healthy effort leaves room for...
Few things are more stressful for a parent than a child who suddenly refuses to go to school. One morning everything is fine, and then without much warning there are tears, stomachaches, meltdowns at the door, or a flat refusal that turns the whole household...