Susan Brown Psy.D.

The 8 Worst Things You Can Do During An Argument With Your Partner Couples should avoid these damaging behaviors if they want to resolve fights like mature, respectful adults.

Smartphones, tablets causing mental health issues in kids as young as two - NZ Herald Smartphones and tablets are causing issues for kids as young as two years old.

The Most Important Things Your Child Hears Aren't Anything You Say Out Loud “Booty smack, b***y smack!” my 4-year-old cackled as she chased her older brother, swinging a plastic snake at his naked rear-end. “Absolutely not,” I hollered, paying lip service to the notion of bodily sovereignty. She stopped and turned, but…

The Decline of Play and Rise in Children's Mental Disorders There's a reason kids are more anxious and depressed than ever.

Bringing a Child Home From Psychiatric Hospitalization | Child Mind Institute Dear Parent, Congratulations! If your child has been hospitalized, and you have finally made it to discharge, the inpatient saga is in the rearview mirror. Now all you have to do is figure out what happens next. That may suddenly feel like a daunting task. By now your child has probably idealized wh...

When Should You Get Your Kid a Phone? It's not just a question of the right age - when is your child or teen mature enough and emotionally developed enough for a phone.

11 Tips for Anyone Who Sucks at Relaxing Is anyone relaxing these days?

How to Give Kids Effective Instructions The first step to harmony at home is making sure kids understand what they're being told to do. How to give kids effective instructions.

Can't stop arguing with your partner? How to do it the healthy way, according to psychologists Disagreements are a healthy part of every relationship, but our default fighting tactics are not. Here's how to rationally and constructively clear the air.

Modifying an IEP or 504 for Distance or Hybrid Learning | Child Mind Institute IEP and 504 plans aren’t set in stone. Here's how to modify your child’s plan to incorporate remote learning accommodations.

19 Great Self-Care and Sleep Apps for ADHD Brains A great self-care or sleep app can unlock a new wellness habit for an adult with ADHD. Try out these favorites recommended by ADDitude readers testing and finding new solutions during the pandemic.

How to Help Kids Sleep | Child Mind Institute Getting kids to fall asleep and stay asleep can feel impossible, but there are well-tested strategies parents can use to say goodbye to bad nights.

How to Help Siblings Get Along | Child Mind Institute Strategies for keeping the peace between siblings and even encouraging them to make the most of this unplanned togetherness.

How Kids Are Affected By The 'Disapproving Parenting' Style With the evolution of different parenting styles and how it affects children's upbringing, it might be a good time to leave the disapproving parenting

Q: How Can My Teen Find an ADHD College Coach? A college coach who specializes in students with ADHD can help your teen create systems and strategies for academics, organization, time management, social commitments, and more while away from home. Here’s how to select the right one.

The Best Way to Explain Learning Disabilities to Your Child Many parents are afraid that "labeling" a child as having a learning disability will make him feel broken, left out, or less willing to try. In fact, the opposite is true: giving your child an understanding of the nature of his learning disabilities will comfort him — and motivate him to push thro...