My anxiety doesn’t mean I can’t be a good parent. In fact, it makes me a better one. I’m one of the least anxious parents I know. When my girls were little, I skipped almost every well-child visit and never called the doctor for the run-of-the-mill fevers and runny noses my friends seemed to flip […]
“Parenting” has become a competitive sport. But it’s kids who are losing. When my daughters were little, we did a lot of time at our neighborhood playgrounds. I’d park myself on a bench with a book, or chat with my friends while the kids played. Sometimes, I’d push them on a swing, or spot them […]
Kids whose parents are too involved or controlling are more likely to suffer from depression or anxiety. I grew up in a home full of love and support. I was surrounded by people who only wanted what was best for me—but sometimes, the way that played out actually had the opposite of the intended effect. […]
What drives young men who commit horrific crimes? It may be a simple lack of basic morality. Lately, when I see a scowling teenage boy walking through my suburban town, skateboard clutched under one arm, a starscape of acne across his forehead, I experience a quiver of anxiety. The same apprehension clutches me when a […]
