Test Anxiety Isn’t Just About the Test: 10 Things a Therapist Wants Parents to Know
Test anxiety is rarely just about the test. Learn what may be happening beneath the surface and discover 10 ways parents can help their children manage anxiety.
Raising a Daughter Who Trusts Her Own Yes and No
Most parents of girls carry some version of three fears. Will she be hurt? Will she speak up, or go along to keep the peace? If something happens, will she tell me? Research offers real guidance on all three.
Talking to Your Son About Consent (Without Making Him Feel Like a Suspect)
Many parents of boys put off talking about consent. It can feel like an accusation, as if raising the topic implies you think your son might hurt someone. Or it seems like a conversation mainly for girls. But boys need this conversation just as much,…
Teaching Consent at Home: A Parent’s Guide
Consent isn't taught in one big talk. Kids learn it from how they're treated, from what they see the adults around them do, and from hundreds of small moments at home.
What Makes a Yes Count: Understanding Consent
Each person has authority over their own side of the line, so when an action involves two people, both have to decide. Consent is that decision.
Boundaries Come First: Why Consent Begins With the Self
Consent is each person’s decision about their own side: authorizing another person to cross their line, for a specific act.