Mind & Child Blog

For decades, one of the first safety lessons parents taught their children was simple: "Don't talk to strangers." Most of us grew up hearing this advice. It came from a place of love and protection, and for many parents, it still feels like the obvious way to help...

Why Your Child Needs to Be Bored Many parents today feel a quiet pressure to keep their children constantly engaged. There are activities to plan, educational toys to rotate, crafts to prepare, and sports or lessons to schedule. When a child wanders into the room and...

What It Means to Be a Good Parent If you ask ten parents what it means to be a “good parent,” you’ll likely get ten different answers: Gentle. Firm. Present. Patient. Structured. Flexible. Regulated. Intentional. And somewhere in that list is usually a quiet fear: Am...

Over the past few years in our private practices, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in one recurring theme: children struggling with frustration in ways that go well beyond the occasional meltdown. Parents will describe moments that feel small — homework that takes...

 When a child is overwhelmed, such as crying, yelling, refusing, or shutting down, it is natural for adults to respond with explanation or correction. We try to reason with them, remind them of expectations, or move quickly to consequences. However, in moments of...

Technology tends to pull parents toward extremes. On one end is full access: handing kids devices and hoping they figure it out responsibly. On the other is total restriction: keeping screens, apps, and phones completely out of reach for as long as possible. Most...

As parents and caregivers, we all want our children to grow into resilient, emotionally intelligent adults. One of the most powerful ways to support this growth is by validating our children’s emotions. But what does emotional validation really mean? And how can we...

Let’s be honest: modern parenting can feel like a whirlwind. Between school runs, work deadlines, endless laundry, and the constant hum of the family to-do list, it’s easy to feel more like a manager or a chauffeur than a parent. You might end the day feeling like...

  If you’ve ever felt like your child could earn a world-record in whining, you're definitely not alone. In fact, whining is extremely common—and research shows that it tends to peak between the ages of about 2½ and 4 getparentingtips.com. It’s such a potent strategy...

If you’re here, chances are you’ve got a big transition on the horizon—Kindergarten! This week, I’m preparing for my youngest, Gwen, to head off to Kindergarten, so it’s definitely on my mind! My oldest, Jude, will be headed to high school this year, and my middle...