The School of Hard Talks

Education

Kids Are Missing a Wild Amount of School

Emily R. Kline Ph.D. on January 19, 2024

I remember skipping high school occasionally to hang out with friends, Ferris Bueller-style. But first graders?

Friends

How to Talk to a Friend About a Toxic Relationship

Emily R. Kline Ph.D. on July 13, 2023

It's painful to see a friend stay in a bad relationship. Could you convince them to end things?

Adolescence

You Can't Control Your Teen, But You Can Influence Them

Emily R. Kline Ph.D. on May 1, 2023

The less parents engage in a power struggle, the more likely teens are to relate from a place of maturity.

Adolescence

So Your Kid Got Rejected From Her Dream School(s)

Emily R. Kline Ph.D. on March 30, 2023

Things might be getting a little volatile in your house. Here are five strategies for surviving the chaos.

Parenting

The Truth About Mental Illness and Parenting

Emily R. Kline Ph.D. on March 6, 2023

Personal Perspective: Do you want to know the big secret about serious mental illness? It can happen to anyone.

Relationships

How We Miss Our Chance to Help People We Care About

Emily R. Kline Ph.D. on February 15, 2023

Your friends don’t expect you to solve their problems, and they may not even want your advice. What they want are your interest and understanding.

Psychosis

The Patient Who Made Me Question Everything

Emily R. Kline Ph.D. on February 1, 2023

A Personal Perspective: "We sat in silence for a few minutes. The seconds ticked by painfully. I must have tried to say something reassuring. But it felt pointless."