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...
by Terry Levy | Oct 21, 2025 | Parenting
We frequently talk about the harmful impact of too much screen time and social media on children, including increased anxiety and depression, disrupted sleep patterns, desensitization to violence, disregulation, and more. The response over the last two decades from...
by Terry Levy | Sep 17, 2025 | Attachment, Attachment Questions
Our style of attachment is established in early childhood and stays with us into adulthood. Children who experience loving, nurturing care typically grow into securely attached adults who can sustain healthy relationships. Meanwhile, those who are traumatized, abused...
by Terry Levy | Sep 16, 2025 | Parenting
September is Suicide Prevention Month and with the mental health challenges so many of our adolescents and teens are facing, it is more important than ever for parents to understand the signs of depression and be proactive in having conversations about suicide. What...
