Dr. Samantha Smith, PsyD 10/13/26 Dr. Samantha Smith, PsyD 10/13/26

Distinguishing ADHD Symptoms from Typical Development in Preschoolers

This post lays out how typical preschool development compares to early signs of ADHD, what a comprehensive evaluation involves, and why timing and context matter more than any single behavior.

Julie Milstein, LMSW 9/22/26 Julie Milstein, LMSW 9/22/26

The Power of Validation: How Feeling Understood Changes Everything

This post explains what emotional validation is, why it changes a person's capacity to manage distress, and how parents can practice it without confusing it with agreement or permissiveness.

Hannah Lavan, LCSW 9/15/26 Hannah Lavan, LCSW 9/15/26

Homework Battles: When to Push, When to Step Back

This post examines the developmental and emotional factors behind homework resistance and offers a framework for deciding when to maintain an expectation and when to adjust it.

Julie Milstein, LMSW 9/1/26 Julie Milstein, LMSW 9/1/26

What Social Media Gets Wrong About ADHD in Early Childhood

A careful examination of the most common social media misconceptions about ADHD in early childhood and what the evidence actually shows.

Layne Raskin 4/21/26 Layne Raskin 4/21/26

When Your Strong-Willed Child Is Showing Leadership Skills

Research increasingly links strong-willed temperament traits in childhood to leadership capacity in adulthood, reframing what many parents experience as defiance into early indicators of persistence, autonomy, and conviction.

Layne Raskin 1/14/25 Layne Raskin 1/14/25

Parenting Through the Lens of Trauma-Informed Care

A trauma-informed approach to parenting offers a powerful lens to understand and respond to your child’s needs with empathy and care.

Layne Raskin 12/24/24 Layne Raskin 12/24/24

What Is Neurodiversity-Affirming Care and Why Does It Matter?

Imagine a world where every child is celebrated for who they are, where differences in how we think, learn, and experience the world are embraced rather than judged.

Jeanette Sawyer-Cohen 12/17/24 Jeanette Sawyer-Cohen 12/17/24

The Benefits of Strong-Willed Kids

Parenting a strong-willed child can feel like navigating a storm—challenging, unpredictable, and exhausting. But within that storm lies incredible potential.