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The Fragile Generation

By Lenore Skenazy, Jonathan Haidt — 2017

Bad policy and paranoid parenting are making kids too safe to succeed.

Read on reason.com

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How to Talk to Kids about Racism, Explained by a Psychologist

“You’re always communicating about race, whether you talk about it or not.”

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Anna North
2020
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The Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children

As a marriage dissolves, some parents find themselves asking questions like, “Should we stay together for the kids?” Other parents find divorce is their only option.

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Amy Morin, LCSW
2021
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Teaching Your Child Emotional Agility

It’s hard to see a child unhappy. Whether a child is crying over the death of a pet or the popping of a balloon, our instinct is to make it better, fast. That’s where too many parents get it wrong, says the psychologist Susan David, author of the book “Emotional Agility.

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KJ Dell’Antonia
2016
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What Happened to American Childhood?

Too many kids show worrying signs of fragility from a very young age. Here’s what we can do about it.

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Kate Julian
2020
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How to Raise Empathetic Kids: 5 Simple Things All Parents Should Do

Raising an empathetic and kind kid is a beautiful thing, but it’s also important to prepare kids for the real world.

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Lizzy Francis
2020
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How to Nurture Empathy in Children

Children are hard-wired for empathy, but it needs to be gently brought to life. Adults are in a prime position to nurture and develop empathy and emotional wisdom in their children.

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Karen Young
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When a Child's Emotions Spike, How Can a Parent Find Their Best Self?

With families around the world spending unprecedented amounts of time in close quarters – and under varying degrees of stress – emotions can run high.

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Deborah Farmer Kris
2020
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How to Help Your Child Tap into Their Inner Self

This week, we’re introducing (Mostly) Mindful Parenting, real talk with leading experts and parents on how they navigate the beautiful, messy work of raising a family. Follow along!

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Shefali Tsabary
2018
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Why Are So Many Adults Today Haunted by Trauma?

Our political and social systems don't support fundamental human needs, says Gabor Mate—which affects our ability to deal with traumatic events.

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Jenara Nerenberg
2017
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Dr. Gabor Maté on Childhood Trauma, the Real Cause of Our Anxiety, and Our 'Insane' Culture

Dr Gabor Maté is a renowned expert in addiction, childhood trauma and mind-body health.

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Martin Caparrotta
2020
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Helping Children Deal with Emotions