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On Parenting and Life

Notes on the psychology of parenting, teens, relationships and families. Plus reflections on life from a psychologist's perspective. Check out my latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Rescuing-Our-Sons-Disaffected-Psychologists/dp/1684813689

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Back to school 2026: What’s the point?

As you likely know, I do a lot of work with high school and college age people.

In consideration of the spaces we parent

We moved our little family to the suburbs the summer before George was slated to start first grade.

On the need to gather en masse

So Julie’s younger brother David has been taking care of her mom, now in her 90’s, for the past couple of years or so.

Why does my kid bug me so much?

Kim and Doug came to me in what I can only describe as pretty grave distress.

My early introduction into non-toxic masculinity

My father’s first sober day was August 19, 1961.

Parenting through the biggest, darkest fear

TW: We do discuss teen suicide and suicidal ideation herein.

The five things I wish I knew as a new therapist, that you should know now

I’m coming up on 30 years in this profession, and decided to take a look back at the things I wish I knew when I started.

In appreciation of the art of public speaking

I often present to PTAs, school districts, businesses and other institutions on parenting, stress management, and current psychological trends or concerns.

Our kids and the underestimation of their resilience

So I make it a practice to follow the Prof G’s, Jonathan Haidt’s, Mel Robbins’, Huberman’s, and other influencers of a certain age.

The case for Father’s Day

I received a call yesterday from, a radio producer asking me to come on the air and talk about Father’s Day.