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On race, acculturation, ethnic identity, parenting, and more.

Bullying
How Not to Raise a 'Mean Girl'

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on January 14, 2024

The 2024 movie "Mean Girls" is out in theaters and reminds us of the importance of helping our youth navigate bullying and mean behavior.

The 2024 movie "Mean Girls" is out in theaters and reminds us of the importance of helping our youth navigate bullying and mean behavior.

Sport and Competition
The Potent and Powerful Pull of Pickleball

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on January 10, 2024

Pickleball has fast become a positive addiction for people from the most diverse aspects of society. The physical and psychological benefits appear to be plentiful.

Pickleball has fast become a positive addiction for people from the most diverse aspects of society. The physical and psychological benefits appear to be plentiful.

Self-Talk
The Power of Self-Acceptance

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on September 24, 2023

Judging yourself is an exhausting process that often leads to shame. Experience relief through affirming self-talk and the power associated with embracing your humanness.

Judging yourself is an exhausting process that often leads to shame. Experience relief through affirming self-talk and the power associated with embracing your humanness.

Cognition
How to Replace Anxious Thinking

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on August 30, 2023

Are you tired of worrying about "what if" this happens and "what if" that happens? Use this cognitive-behavioral strategy to change your thinking and alleviate your anxiety.

Are you tired of worrying about "what if" this happens and "what if" that happens? Use this cognitive-behavioral strategy to change your thinking and alleviate your anxiety.

Parenting
Tips for Healthy Parent-Child Communication

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on August 25, 2023

Lost for words on how to best reach your child? Check out these simple, effective strategies to practice communication that will help your children feel heard and secure.

Lost for words on how to best reach your child? Check out these simple, effective strategies to practice communication that will help your children feel heard and secure.

Bias
The Four Legs of Allyship

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on December 31, 2020

Want to be an effective ally in 2021 but not sure how? Learn and practice these four main strategies all year long.

Want to be an effective ally in 2021 but not sure how? Learn and practice these four main strategies all year long.

Parenting
Parenting During the Pandemic

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on October 6, 2020

Parenting during COVID-19 is stressful and unprecedented. Try adding some fun, spontaneity, and creativity to your and your child's day, despite the current hardships.

Parenting during COVID-19 is stressful and unprecedented. Try adding some fun, spontaneity, and creativity to your and your child's day, despite the current hardships.

Sex
A Mother’s Day Gift to Yourself

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on May 10, 2020

Is your sex life being impacted during this era of COVID-19? Here are some practical tips for women for enhancing your sexual intimacy.

Is your sex life being impacted during this era of COVID-19? Here are some practical tips for women for enhancing your sexual intimacy.

Bias
Stay Proud: Being Asian American Is a Good Thing

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on May 6, 2020

Surprised by the increase in racism against Asians? Sadly, it is not new. Let's replace the "perpetual foreigner" stereotype once and for all.

Surprised by the increase in racism against Asians? Sadly, it is not new. Let's replace the "perpetual foreigner" stereotype once and for all.

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Motivation
Home for the Holidays?

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on December 20, 2019

The holidays are here. Gather around the dinner table—and speak meaningfully about tough topics with those you love.

The holidays are here. Gather around the dinner table—and speak meaningfully about tough topics with those you love.

Identity
Growing up Multiracial

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on November 2, 2019

Do you want to help your multiracial child foster a positive self-esteem? Learn how to be affirmative of your child's multiracial identity as they grow and change.

Do you want to help your multiracial child foster a positive self-esteem? Learn how to be affirmative of your child's multiracial identity as they grow and change.

Identity
What Color Is a Filipina?

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on August 9, 2019

Colorism favors lighter skin over darker skin. While shopping for groceries, why are Filipino Americans encountering colorism?

Colorism favors lighter skin over darker skin. While shopping for groceries, why are Filipino Americans encountering colorism?

Miscarriage
Miscarriage: The Unspoken Loss

Alicia del Prado Ph.D. on July 8, 2019

The lack of discussion about miscarriage can contribute to women feeling alone, muted, and stigmatized about an experience that is not their fault.

The lack of discussion about miscarriage can contribute to women feeling alone, muted, and stigmatized about an experience that is not their fault.