Lauren Dwyer, PsyD, NCSP

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We all make mistakes

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Why are kids different at home and at school

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Phew! It's Normal. An Age by Age Guide for What to Expect From Kids & Teens - And What They Need From Us - Hey SigmundBeing a kid or a teen is not for lightweights - it's tough out there! Here's an age by age guide to what is normal behaviour for children from birth to teen

Why Are Kids Different at Home and at SchoolIt’s not unusual for kids to behave differently in different settings. Some kids are on their best behavior in school, only to act out at home. Others stress out in the classroom. Advice from the Child Mind Institute about why some kids act out in different settings, and how parents and teachers can help.

How parents shape their children's mental healthWe know parents' behavior influences children's mental health, a scary thought in pandemic times. The good news is that kids don't need us to be pillars of strength. What matters more than how unsettled we feel is how we deal with these unsettling feelings.

Can Mental Illness Be An Escape From Responsibility?Welcome to From Insults to Respect. Today we take a close look at one reason some folks have a low level of respect for people who are viewed as having a mental illness–the belief that such people are avoiding responsibilities. There are two other main reasons for the stigma associated with being labelled mentally ill that we won’t dive into today, but I’ll just briefly mention....

The Power of Positive Attention | Child Mind InstituteStudies show that praise for behavior you want to encourage gets more results than calling out behavior you want to stop. How to use positive attention.

How Kids Can Learn Social Skills In A Socially Distanced WorldWhat parents can do at-home to help their kids hit social milestones.

How Empowering Girls to Confront Conflict and Buck Perfection Helps Their Well-Being | KQEDSocial pressure on girls to be perfect has some parents and teachers worried they're not learning the skills they'll need to express their emotions and navigate conflict.

Why Girls Apologize Too MuchHow to help them stop saying 'sorry' and express confidence

How Burnout Became the Norm for American ParentsOverwhelmed and overworked parents are on the brink. They need to cut themselves some slack.

How to Talk to Kids When You Don't Have the AnswersThree guiding principles

The Bedtime Hoops: 4 Important Questions to Ask Your Kids Every Night - Her View From HomeI love my kids, but by bedtime, I’m just exhausted. At 8pm, my patience shuts off. It’s like I have some sort of glitch in my mommy code, or maybe I just missed the patience upgrade with each kid or something? So when I have to jump through so many drinks-of-water hoops, tickle hoops, tuck-in […]

How to Help Kids Deal With EmbarrassmentChildren often need support in not overreacting when they’ve made a mistake and learning from setbacks.

12 Tips to Raise Confident Children | Building Self-Esteem | Child Mind InstituteHow to help children feel they can handle what comes their way. Tips for parents and caregivers on raising confident kids.

What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)It’s not just about introspection.

Children are not Ungrateful & they Don’t Owe Us for Parenting Them.Parenting is hard and full of challenges, I know. But it's also full of so much joy and breathtaking beauty. What we choose to focus on will bring us more of the same.

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