Psychologist shares how to talk to kids about disasters

Tragedies, such as the recent deadly flooding in Texas, have left kids

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The Crucial Years’ guides parents on puberty and mental health

Most people would say that raising kids when they are 12-14 years

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Good Inside with Dr. Becky – The New Puberty with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

Puberty is starting earlier—and for many parents, it’s arriving before they or

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Puberty can start as young as eight — here’s what you need to know

“For girls, the average age at which puberty now starts is between

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What Are the “Crucial Years” and Why Do They Matter?

An interview with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler on parenting through middle childhood Read

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My 11-year-old daughter doesn’t wash her hair or brush her teeth effectively

Parents have nagged their daughter for years to take her hygiene seriously;

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Is your 8-year-old acting like a moody teenager?

Puberty is starting earlier. Psychologist Dr Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler tells Anna Maxted

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Why Online Gaming Is the New Playground for Kids

Keeping your kids kind, safe, and grounded online. Read full post: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-crucial-years/202505/why-online-gaming-is-the-new-playground-for-kids

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Why Online Gaming Is the New Playground for Kids

Keeping your kids kind, safe, and grounded online. Read full post: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-crucial-years/202505/why-online-gaming-is-the-new-playground-for-kids

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What’s the right age for drop-off playdates? One mom shares her ‘weird’ experience

While every parent has their own approach, drop-off playdates typically begin around

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New survey data from Rainbow High reveals that toys inspire self-confidence

Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, clinical psychologist and play therapist, partners with Rainbow High

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