by Terry Levy | Nov 18, 2025 | Attachment, Family
We all have an idealized image of the holiday season in our mind – one of close connections and loving togetherness with family and friends. But the reality is that the holidays are an emotional roller coaster for many. How individuals deal with their family...
by Terry Levy | Nov 16, 2025 | Attachment Communication Training, Family, Parenting
From Thanksgiving until the New Year, families tend to spend a lot of time together. Children are home from school for days and weeks, emotions run high and sometimes everyone is stuck in the house because of inclement weather. What does this tend to mean for...
by Terry Levy | Oct 21, 2025 | Attachment, Treatment
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. This month he answers a question about the importance of creating...
by Terry Levy | Oct 21, 2025 | Parenting
As parents, we want to lift our children up, bolster their self-esteem and encourage good behavior. Praise is one of the most basic ways we signal our approval and nurture our children’s confidence and sense of self. By using praise, you’re showing your child...
by Terry Levy | Oct 21, 2025 | The brain
As researchers have gained a deeper understanding of neurobiology, they have learned that relationships shape the developing brain even in the womb — and they continue to affect the brain’s wiring throughout childhood and into adulthood. Brain development begins two...
