Playful Parenting

Fear

4 Steps to Emotional Connection With Your Baby and Toddler

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on February 27, 2023

The power of meeting feelings instead of controlling them.

The power of meeting feelings instead of controlling them.

Anger

Does Aggressive Play Give You the Willies?

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on February 24, 2023

Does it freak you out when your children engage in aggressive play? Here's a radical idea: Get off the sofa and get into the game with them.

Does it freak you out when your children engage in aggressive play? Here's a radical idea: Get off the sofa and get into the game with them.

Confidence

Finding the Line Between Supporting and Rescuing Kids

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on February 19, 2023

What parents and teachers think is emotional support is often in fact an unnecessary rescue.

What parents and teachers think is emotional support is often in fact an unnecessary rescue.

Parenting

5 Things to Say to Yourself During Tough Parenting Times

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on February 17, 2023

When you're feeling calm, it's easy to know what you should say in difficult parenting moments. But how do you get calm when things get heated?

When you're feeling calm, it's easy to know what you should say in difficult parenting moments. But how do you get calm when things get heated?

Attention

Beyond Quality Time: 4 Ways to Boost the Parent-Child Bond

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on February 12, 2023

Redefine quality time as the quality of your attention, and see your connection with your children grow.

Redefine quality time as the quality of your attention, and see your connection with your children grow.

Depression

Should We Tell Children to Grin and Bear It?

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on February 8, 2023

A Personal Perspective: What's better, a positive attitude or emotional authenticity? What's worse, a fake smile or an honest tantrum?

A Personal Perspective: What's better, a positive attitude or emotional authenticity? What's worse, a fake smile or an honest tantrum?

Emotions

A Chart to Jumpstart Emotional Self-Knowledge

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on February 4, 2023

How well do you know your emotions? Are you satisfied with how you express them to others? Take a step towards emotional self-discovery with one simple chart.

How well do you know your emotions? Are you satisfied with how you express them to others? Take a step towards emotional self-discovery with one simple chart.

Sex

A New Groundhog Day Tradition: Stop Hiding and Tell Your Story

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on February 2, 2023

A Personal Perspective: Here's a meaningful way to celebrate Groundhog Day. Step out of your comfort zone to tell a story of your life that's been in the shadows.

A Personal Perspective: Here's a meaningful way to celebrate Groundhog Day. Step out of your comfort zone to tell a story of your life that's been in the shadows.

Friends

What to Do When You See Kids (or Parents) Misbehave

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on January 26, 2023

Have you ever given someone a dirty look because their child was acting up in public? Here's a new approach.

Have you ever given someone a dirty look because their child was acting up in public? Here's a new approach.

Grief

How to Help Children Cope With Death and Grief

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on January 25, 2023

Have you struggled with communicating with children about death and grief? Here's what to expect, and some practical tips for helping kids cope.

Have you struggled with communicating with children about death and grief? Here's what to expect, and some practical tips for helping kids cope.

Parenting

You're an OK Parent—Here's Proof

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on January 23, 2023

How about a certificate for all you do as a parent?

How about a certificate for all you do as a parent?

Career

3 Questions to Empower Your Children

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on January 19, 2023

Do you feel the pull to advise your children when they face a challenge? Are you frustrated when they ignore your advice? Ask empowering questions instead.

Do you feel the pull to advise your children when they face a challenge? Are you frustrated when they ignore your advice? Ask empowering questions instead.

Parenting

How to Handle Your Child's 'Feelings Bucket'

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on January 15, 2023

Open your heart so children can release their big feelings and return to a calm state.

Open your heart so children can release their big feelings and return to a calm state.

Parenting

Update Your Parenting

Lawrence J. Cohen Ph.D. on January 12, 2023

Do you find yourself saying things to your kids in the same exact voice that you heard when you were young? Things you swore you'd never say? Break that habit.

Do you find yourself saying things to your kids in the same exact voice that you heard when you were young? Things you swore you'd never say? Break that habit.