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Parenting, Grief/Loss Tracy Prout, PhD Parenting, Grief/Loss Tracy Prout, PhD

How to Talk to Your Child About Death

Few conversations feel as daunting to parents as explaining death to a child. Whether prompted by the loss of a beloved pet, the death of a grandparent, or a child's innocent questions about mortality, these moments require us to balance honesty with protection, clarity with comfort. The instinct to shield children from difficult truths often conflicts with their need for understanding and emotional processing.

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Child Psychology, Teen Mental Health Tracy Prout, PhD Child Psychology, Teen Mental Health Tracy Prout, PhD

Why Group Therapy for Kids and Teens Works

When parents consider therapy for their child or teenager, they often envision one-on-one sessions with a therapist—a private, safe space where their young person can explore their feelings without judgment. While individual therapy remains invaluable, group therapy offers something fundamentally different and equally important: the opportunity to heal and grow in relationship with peers facing similar challenges.

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Parenting Talya Cohen, PsyD Parenting Talya Cohen, PsyD

Young Children and Screens: How and When to Introduce TV/Tablets

The question of when and how to introduce screens to young children has become one of the most pressing parenting dilemmas of our time. With technology increasingly woven into daily life, parents often find themselves navigating between conflicting advice about screen time limits, educational apps, and the fear of creating unhealthy dependencies.

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