Anatomy of Family Mental Health (Episode 113)

Psychologists speak with Dr. Michelle Sherman about the impact of parental mental illness on families.

The Top 12 Dogs for Families

Lisa Shoreland writes about the pros and cons of the top family-friendly dog breeds.

MiscellaneousGuest PostMarch 24, 2011friendly, dog breed, dogs, Parenting Ideas, Family, ChildrenComment

Anatomy of Parent-Child Relationships with Dr. Gabor Maté (Pt. 2)

Psychologists talk with Dr. Gabor Maté about the link between anxiety, defiance, ADHD, and relationships.

Depressed parents: Why their kids feel bad too

Depression has ripple effects through the family, but why does a parent's depression make kids feel bad?

Anatomy of Parent-Child Relationships with Dr. Gabor Maté

Psychologists interview Dr. Gabor Maté, author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts and Scattered Minds, about the impact of the parent-child relationship on development.

When Should Parents Begin Talking About College With Their Kids?

Planning for college doesn't happen overnight. Brian Jenkins has tips for parents who are beginning the discussion.

AcademicsGuest PostFebruary 24, 2011College, education, Parenting Ideas, psychology, UniversityComment

Anatomy of Mid-Life (Episode 110)

Development, Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.February 15, 2011aging, crisis, middleage, midlifeComment

Teens Crave Praise

What teens want the most isn't money or clothes, but praise. Kitty Holman writes about new research.

Parenting Ideas, RelationshipsGuest PostFebruary 10, 2011Parenting Ideas, praise, psychology, research-based, TeensComment

Anatomy of Three Things (Episode 109)

Psychologists talk about revenge, middle school friendships, and the investigation into Dr. Wakefield's controversial study.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.January 31, 2011autism, friendship, psychology, research, revenge, vaccination, wakefieldComment

What are the risk factors for video game addiction?

Many parents are concerned about their kids' gaming behaviour, but can problems be predicted?

Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.January 27, 2011addiction, adolescents, researched-based, Teens, video gamesComment

Anatomy of A Secret Sadness, Pt. 2 (Episode 108)

Psychologists talk to Dr. Valerie Whiffen about how and why relationships lead women to become depressed.

Mental Health, Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.January 18, 2011A Secret Sadness, depression, marriage, psychology, WhiffenComment

Making chores fun: Essential strategies for parents

Maria Rainier provides tips to make household chores as painless as possible.

Parenting IdeasGuest PostJanuary 13, 2011chores, Parenting Ideas, psychology, research-basedComment

Anatomy of A Secret Sadness, Pt. 1 (Ep. 107)

Psychologists speak to Dr. Valerie Whiffen about parent-child relationship patterns that contribute to later depression.

Anatomy of Holiday Stress (FA Retro)

Psychologists discuss tips to reduce and control holiday stress.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.December 21, 2010Family, holidays, Parenting Ideas, Relationships, stressComment

Tips for Teaching Kids About Financial Responsibility

Maria Rainier provides tips to help kids learn financial literacy and, hopefully, to avoid debt!

Parenting IdeasGuest PostDecember 15, 2010Children, debt, finances, financial literacy, Parenting Ideas, research-basedComment

Anatomy of Trust (Episode 106)

Psychologists talk about trust in relationships and the impact of betrayal.

How childhood memories link to adult distress

Memories of the parent-child relationship may affect mental health, and the father-son relationship may be unique.

Anatomy of Attachment (Episode 105)

Psychologists talk about the importance of the parent-child bond.

The Show, Parenting Ideas, PodcastDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.November 23, 2010Relationships, bonding, parent-child, attachmentComment

Anatomy of Speech & Language Development (Episode 104)

Psychologists interview a Speech/Language Pathologist about speech problems and language development.

Podcast, The ShowDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.November 8, 2010Development, language, Parenting Ideas, psychology, research-based, speechComment

Half of Depressed Teens Likely to Relapse

Treatment for depression is effective, but many teens relapse.

Mental HealthDr. Brian MacDonald, C. Psych.November 4, 2010depression, relapse, Teens, treatmentComment