Parent Tips 2.0

Education

Factors That Lead to Higher College Graduation Rates

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on May 1, 2024

Helping your child select a college was just the beginning. Now, your role is to support their success.

Helping your child select a college was just the beginning. Now, your role is to support their success.

Child Development

Consider Allowing Your Children More Independence Earlier

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on January 26, 2024

It is hard to see your children struggle, but always fixing their problems isn't a successful long-term strategy.

It is hard to see your children struggle, but always fixing their problems isn't a successful long-term strategy.

Sleep

5 Tips to Help Your Teen Develop Healthy Sleep Habits

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on October 23, 2023

A healthy night's sleep is a great foundation for a teenager's day.

A healthy night's sleep is a great foundation for a teenager's day.

Parenting

What Are Manners and How Do We Teach Them to Our Children?

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on September 17, 2023

As a child and family therapist, I get asked a lot about what constitutes good manners. The answer is a cross between family values and society's expectations.

As a child and family therapist, I get asked a lot about what constitutes good manners. The answer is a cross between family values and society's expectations.

Parenting

Celebrate Your Mistakes as an Opportunity for Modeling

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on July 19, 2023

It is very common to want your kids to think you are perfect. But is that realistic? Does it set the bar too high for them? Let's celebrate our mistakes.

It is very common to want your kids to think you are perfect. But is that realistic? Does it set the bar too high for them? Let's celebrate our mistakes.

Parenting

Social Media Tips for Parents

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on May 28, 2023

The warning about the “profound risk of harm” that social media may have on kids' mental health includes an action plan for parents.

The warning about the “profound risk of harm” that social media may have on kids' mental health includes an action plan for parents.

Race and Ethnicity

5 Tips to Pick the Right College From a Current Student

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on April 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered what recent college students think are the most important factors in choosing where to go to school?

Have you ever wondered what recent college students think are the most important factors in choosing where to go to school?

Adolescence

5 Tips for Parents Concerned About a Child's Substances Use

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on April 10, 2023

Are you worried about your teenager using substances or self-medicating? There are some simple steps you can start taking.

Are you worried about your teenager using substances or self-medicating? There are some simple steps you can start taking.

Adolescence

How Overscheduling Prevents Skill Development

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on January 7, 2023

Afraid of missing out on a critical activity for your child? It is possible that scheduling some downtime for them might be the best activity of all.

Afraid of missing out on a critical activity for your child? It is possible that scheduling some downtime for them might be the best activity of all.

Media

Parents Have Grown Accustomed to Instant Gratification

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on October 3, 2022

Are you modeling the idea that problems need to be resolved immediately? Here's how to stop.

Are you modeling the idea that problems need to be resolved immediately? Here's how to stop.

Confidence

Let Your Children Practice Solving Their Own Dilemmas

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on August 11, 2022

Easy ways to build resiliency and self-confidence in our children.

Easy ways to build resiliency and self-confidence in our children.

Emotion Regulation

Fun Ways to Teach Emotion Regulation Skills to Your Children

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on May 11, 2022

Have you taught your children to manage their emotions? These easy suggestions can help.

Have you taught your children to manage their emotions? These easy suggestions can help.

Education

Athletics Provides Benefits for Kids Beyond Just Being Fun

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on April 28, 2022

Learn why playing a sport might be more important than you think.

Learn why playing a sport might be more important than you think.

Friends

Our Phones Might Be Smart but What About Us?

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on April 3, 2022

The most common question I get from parents is about cell phones.

The most common question I get from parents is about cell phones.

Attachment

Child Attachment Styles and Insights for Parenting

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on February 23, 2022

Learning about your child's attachment style might tell you something about your own adult intimate relationships.

Learning about your child's attachment style might tell you something about your own adult intimate relationships.

Health

Tips for Balancing Academic Standards and Mental Health

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on January 5, 2022

How well are your kids managing school pressure and their emotions?

How well are your kids managing school pressure and their emotions?

Friends

Tips for a Safe Halloween After a Year Off

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on October 29, 2021

It has been two long years. Do you remember how to prepare for a safe Halloween?

It has been two long years. Do you remember how to prepare for a safe Halloween?

Confidence

4 Ways Parents Can Increase Confidence in Their Children

Ronald Stolberg Ph.D. on October 1, 2021

Do your kids become anxious when things happen too slowly? A few simple tips can help them build resiliency in a fast-paced world.

Do your kids become anxious when things happen too slowly? A few simple tips can help them build resiliency in a fast-paced world.