School Shootings and Community Gun Violence: What to Say to Children and How to Help Them Cope
Margaret R. Paccione-Dyszlewski, PhD
December 17, 2025
Download this page in Spanish (PDF) School shootings and gun violence have become a horrible reality in our country. Mass shootings are distressing, but school shootings may be especially difficult for children. Reports of...
Understanding the Different Types of ADHD: What Parents Should Know
Brian Coyne Kavanaugh, PsyD
December 2, 2025
If your child has trouble focusing, sitting still, or controlling impulses, you may wonder whether it could be attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, or what kind of ADHD it might be. The truth is, ADHD isn’t one...
Teen substance use is a growing concern that impacts families, schools, and communities nationwide. While experimentation with drugs or alcohol may seem like a rite of passage to some, the consequences can be far-reaching...
Family Mealtime: Navigating Picky Eaters, Busy Schedules, and Healthy Choices
August 28, 2025
Between after-school activities, late work meetings, and the ever-changing tastes of growing kids, sitting down for a family meal can feel more like a dream than a daily routine. Add a picky eater or two into the mix, and...
