The Modern Child

The science of raising children

Katherine Nguyen Williams Ph.D.

What Parents Don’t Need to Hear After a School Shooting

Parents ask how they should talk to their children in the aftermath of a mass school shooting.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Race and Racism

For many parents, conversations about race and racism can be difficult.

Helping Children Cope with COVID During the Holidays

Worried about how your child will react to the holidays during COVID times? These 3 things may help.

Lean on Me

During quarantine, be sure to focus on social connectedness.

Supporting Transgender Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Do you know a transgender, non-binary, or gender-expansive youth? Find out how you can help be a good ally during this global pandemic.

A Survival Guide for Parenting Through the Global Pandemic

A child psychologist on how to help your child cope with the pandemic and its effects.

Teenage Dating in the Digital Age

Teenage dating in the digital age can be complicated and full of terms, difficult to decipher. Here's what parents can do about it.

Telling Your Child or Teen About Kobe Bryant's Death

How your child/teen hears about Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter's death is important. How you can help your child cope with the news.

Helping Your Child Cope with Holiday Stress

Is your child feeling more anxious, irritable, or tantrumming more than usual? Learn how to help your child cope by using a set of techniques called relaxation training.

Is Your Child or Teen at Risk for Suicide?

Suicide is the second leading cause of death and injury for children and adolescents. Are you worried about your teenager? Learn how to identify the risk factors—and how to help.

13 Reasons Why Not

Are you wondering if your child should watch "13 Reasons Why?" Or whether to allow them to watch season 2?

When Food Allergies Cause Anxiety in Your Child

Does your child have a food allergy? Are they getting anxious about what they eat? Learn how to help them manage their anxiety about their food allergy.

When Your Child Experiences Anxiety

Your child gets fearful or anxious. Should you be worried? Learn what you can do to help your child manage anxiety.

5 Strategies for Talking to Children About Mass Shootings

Research explains how to help children cope after hearing about mass shootings.

The Refugee Child: An American Story

Throughout history, most Americans have not supported refugee resettlement stateside. Studies tell us why we should or shouldn't listen to them.

How to Talk to Children About Spade and Bourdain Suicides

Anthony Bourdain's mother said, "He is absolutely the last person in the world I would have ever dreamed would do something like this." How can we tell if our children are at risk?