Nov 12, 2023 | Family, Featured, Profiles, Social Media, Teens, Youth
by Katherine Martinko “Intense. Varied. Exciting.” These are three words that clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour uses to describe adolescence. This stage, which has a reputation for being complicated at the best of times, can be a rewarding time for parents who are... 
Oct 2, 2023 | Family, Featured, Profiles, Social Media, Teens, Youth
by Katherine Martinko Many families feel overwhelmed by the pressure to perform and achieve. We live in a culture that says grades and trophies matter greatly, and yet this can be a hollow and unhealthy way in which to raise a child. Click for video transcription... 
Sep 17, 2023 | Baby, Family, Featured, Profiles, Social Media, Teens, Toddler, Videos, Youth
by Katherine Martinko Until she had four sons, Jennifer Fink admits she had no sense of what it was like to be a young boy in today’s world. She had never stopped to think about the challenges and prejudices that boys face, and how, similar to girls, they experience... 
Sep 15, 2023 | Family, Podcasts, Profiles, Social Media, Teens, Youth
by Katherine Johnson Martinko “Middle school is a magical time where kids are still very connected to you and haven’t yet pulled away, and you do have a lot of influence over their choices and the kind of person they become.” Phyllis Fagell is a certified school... 
Sep 12, 2023 | Baby, Family, Featured, Pregnancy, Profiles, Social Media, Teens, Toddler, Videos, Youth
by Katherine Johnson Martinko At first blush, the comparison may seem slightly peculiar. But Jenna Hermans speaks from experience. “The mind of a parent is a lot like the mind someone with ADHD,” says the certified high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and mother of... 
Sep 11, 2023 | Family, Featured, Podcasts, Profiles, Social Media, Teens, Videos, Youth
by Katherine Johnson Martinko “This is a national emergency. It requires all hands on deck. We need more supports and services and interventions.” With this call to action, Stephanie Malia Krauss hopes to help mitigate the mental health crisis that children and youth...
