What are the cues of attachment?

What are the cues of attachment?

Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. Infants are born prewired to connect. Secure attachment will only develop,...
Children Healing One Another

Children Healing One Another

This generation of children has faced immense challenges that are having a devastating impact on their emotional well-being, causing an alarming increase in mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and self-harm among young people. Not only...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Praising Your Child

The Do’s and Don’ts of Praising Your Child

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...
Positive Growth After Trauma

Positive Growth After Trauma

This past week marked the 10th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting, where a gunman killed 20 first graders and six school staff members. As news programs looked back on that terrible day a decade ago, reporters interviewed survivors and their...