Watching Toy Story 5 with my grandchildren reminded me that some of the most important conversations about child development begin where imagination flourishes. Beneath the humor and adventure lies a thoughtful exploration... Read more »
There was a time when human survival depended on responding quickly to real danger. If a lion appeared, the body reacted instantly with a racing heart, tightening muscles, breathing quickly, and getting... Read more »
Providers and health organizations alike encourage children and families to pursue mental healthcare as if it were universally healing. Amidst the ongoing pediatric mental health crisis — characterized by increased rates of... Read more »
When you don’t have children of your own, the only kids in your life belong to someone else. If you want time with young people, you have to borrow them. Sometimes that... Read more »
I’ve been struggling for some time with how to share this information because it’s one of the toughest topics I’ve ever discussed. As someone who spends time researching and educating on topics... Read more »
Domestic violence shatters the safety and refuge of home, making it a fearful place for any child who witnesses it. Children who see and hear violence experience it with their entire being—their... Read more »
By Evelyn Rappaport, Psy.D.P.C. Five-year-old Adam speaks about the war with striking clarity. He distinguishes between different types of missiles and describes the current escalation of the Iran War as “less scary”... Read more »
A major shift is transforming how we support autistic children, moving away from fixing “disordered” behaviors and toward embracing neurological difference. Traditional therapy often tried to stop natural behaviors like rocking or... Read more »
One of the many activities children and teenagers enjoy doing throughout their childhood is listening to music. Music is an outlet while children and adolescents are growing up, and can especially be... Read more »
I’m a parent. I love being a parent. I grow basil. I love making pesto. Every year around March or so, when winter starts to fade and spring peeks around the corner,... Read more »