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Parenting

Breaking Free From Other Parents’ Judgments

Suzanne Allen, Psy.D., and Annalise Caron Ph.D. on July 14, 2024

Learn five strategies to increase your confidence in your own parenting choices, in spite of the judgments of others.

Learn five strategies to increase your confidence in your own parenting choices, in spite of the judgments of others.

Adolescence

Foster Independent Thought (Not Compliance) In Tweens/Teens

Suzanne Allen, Psy.D., and Annalise Caron Ph.D. on February 9, 2024

Parents can inadvertently prioritize how 'compliant' their teen/tween is, as opposed to whether they develop healthy autonomy, which is more important for long-term development.

Parents can inadvertently prioritize how 'compliant' their teen/tween is, as opposed to whether they develop healthy autonomy, which is more important for long-term development.

Parenting

The Power of Parent-to-Parent Kindness

Suzanne Allen, Psy.D., and Annalise Caron Ph.D. on January 22, 2024

Many parents report feeling judged by other parents, which often leads to shame and increased isolation. As parents, we can better support each other by leading with empathy.

Many parents report feeling judged by other parents, which often leads to shame and increased isolation. As parents, we can better support each other by leading with empathy.

ADHD

The Hidden Challenges of Parenting a Child with ADHD

Suzanne Allen, Psy.D., and Annalise Caron Ph.D. on November 10, 2023

Parents of children and teens with ADHD report higher levels of stress and are at greater risk for mental health concerns. Learn about key ways to help.

Parents of children and teens with ADHD report higher levels of stress and are at greater risk for mental health concerns. Learn about key ways to help.