Happiness comes only after your brain believes that you are safe. This is true for all humans and profoundly true for children. This is such an obvious, yet complex concept, and of course, we are talking about emotional safety in relationships, not physical safety. That...
The parenting life goes so slow and so fast at the same time. I am sure you have had the experience of days that drag on forever, swamped by the multitude of tasks of parents.
What does it truly mean to feel safe in someone else's presence? In the world of the interpersonal neurosciences, we call this concept felt-safety. Felt-safety is the ongoing unconscious process where by our nervous system assesses if we are safe or not safe. And, as...
Has your child entered the college years (ages 18 to 22)? Congratulations! This is an exciting time, but it can also bring a whole new set of challenges for parents. Here are a few of the issues that parents commonly face during this stage: Long...