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
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 shootings in perceived safe places...
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...
