Pax woke up each morning to his father calling his name from the hall. Pax often woke breathless,, anxious, unsure...

Social anxiety is the fear of being scrutinized and humiliated in front of others to the point of severe distress or avoidance.

Attachment, the pull of two people towards one another, is at the heart of relationships, whether or not we are...

It seems to happen overnight – one moment we are tucking our child into bed with a cuddle and a...

For LGBTQ+ kids, often the reality of bullying, harassment, and internal struggle against subtle or overt homophobia or transphobia is woven through the assemblies, classroom dramas and algebra formulas.

I based my new children’s book, The Helping Rock, on this framework, as a way to share these concepts with...

In the world of autism, personal identity is often negatively impacted by the perspective of the individual’s community.

International Youth Day takes place on August 12th. First designated by the United Nations in 1999, this day is designed...

It recently occurred to me why my twelve-year-old son is so settled and calm after attending his karate class. Karate...

Children with sensitive temperaments or anxiety disorders may not recover spontaneously. Previous trauma and loss in a child’s life may exacerbate more current trauma reactions.

After a difficult situation, children need to know that the adults are back in charge, and are able to provide sanctuary from further trauma.

“In America, there is big problem of shootings in schools. The NRA want to arm the teachers. This is crazy!...