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Kathryn Zox Show
Raising Resilience
Whether it’s national or global events affecting our sense of safety or stressors in our day-to-day lives, we are constantly confronted with situations that threaten the wellbeing of our children.
THE HILL
Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books™️
Child development expert!! Tovah P. Klein, RAISING RESILIENCE: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty
TAMRON HALL SHOW
How Do You Raise a Resilient Child? An Expert Weighs In
In this episode titled, “How to Raise a Resilient Child,” we explore headline-making, revolutionary ideas and lengths parents will go to raise resilient kids. Professor and author of “Raising Resilience”, Tovah Klein, joins the show with advice that will change your life! How are you raising resilient kids?
THE HILL
Why are so many parents ‘so stressed they cannot function’?
Stress levels among modern-day parents appear to be growing at an alarming rate — so much so that U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently issued an advisory calling parental stress an urgent public health issue.
Nina Del Rio on 106.7 Lite FM
RAISING A SMART SCREEN KID: Embrace the Good and Avoid the Bad in the Digital Age
Making mistakes has always been a part of growing up, but how do parents help their kids navigate childhood and adolescence when social media has the potential to magnify those mistakes?
Free-RangeKids
I’m a Child Psychologist: Kids Need More Play!
Child psychologist Tovah Klein visited the special schools in China where kids are given a vast amount of time and space for free play. What she saw blew her away.
TALKING TO TEENS
The Science of Teen Resilience
Tovah Klein, author of Raising Resilience, explains how parents can help their teens develop the resilience needed to overcome life’s inevitable setbacks, emphasizing the importance of anchoring, containing emotions, and fostering self-acceptance.
TODAY
What is ‘redshirting’? Why parents are delaying when their kids start kindergarten
“We always think older is better ... but the question is, does that hold up over time?”
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
How to Help Students Panicked by School Smartphone Bans
Parents and teachers need to reassure young people that they can navigate their days without screens
LET GROW
Child Psychologist, “Kids Need More Free Play.”
What child psychologist and researcher Tovah Klein saw in her visits to special Chinese schools where kids are given a vast amount of time and space for free play blew her away.
MOMS Don't have time to read books
Child development expert!! Tovah P. Klein
Zibby interviews psychology professor Dr. Tovah Klein about her accessible, wise, and compassionate new guide, RAISING RESILIENCE: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty.
CARE
How to know if your child is ready for kindergarten
Is my child ready for kindergarten? Experts share insight on determining if your little one is on track for big kid school.
TODAY
These are the 9 minutes in your child's day when they need you the most
Guilt-ridden mom Sara Martinez breathed a sigh of relief when she read about The 9-Minute Theory. Then she shared it with her TikTok followers in hopes that they would find comfort in it, too.
MOTHERLY
Welcoming new baby: How to help big sibling with the transition
Welcoming a new baby to the family when you have a toddler is a joyous occasion, but can also be fraught with trepidation and worry. With the help of some tried and true tips, the transition will be more manageable and you will better understand what your little big sibling is feeling.
huffpost
The 1 Phrase You Should Never, Ever Say To A Toddler
Experts warn against using this strategy to get kids to comply with your requests.
success
Tips for Traveling With a Baby: How to Take a Relaxing Vacation as a New Parent
When you’re a new parent, simply getting out the door to run to the grocery store can feel like a challenge...
first for women
Top MD Shares the Surprising Secret to Lifelong Joy: Unleashing Your Inner Child
Discover how bath time, story hour and more toddler 'tools of the trade' will make you happier and healthier
publishers weekly
Fall 2024 Adult Preview: Lifestyle
Fall’s offerings reimagine parenting styles, navigate the challenges of the American healthcare system, and advise on forging connections at a time of increasing isolation.
WALLETHUB
States with the Best & Worst Early Education Systems (2024)
What are the most important factors that influence a child’s educational development?
parents
7 Signs You're an Elephant Parent
Elephant parents focus on nurturing their children, and emphasize emotional well-being over achievement. Here are the benefits of this parenting style.
where parents talk
Raising Resilient Children
This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Tovah Klein, child psychologist and leading researcher in child development about raising resilient children.
education week
What Is Age-Appropriate Use of AI? 4 Developmental Stages to Know About
Today’s kindergartners will graduate in 2036, and when they do, they will need a command of artificially intelligent technologies that would have been difficult for most people to fathom just a couple years ago...
authority magazine
Dr. Tovah Klein Of Barnard College On Raising Children Who Are Mentally & Emotionally Healthy
An Interview With Maria Angelova
CNBC
Ivy League child psychologist: Let your kid use ChatGPT—but only if you do these 3 things first
For today’s parents, the question is inevitable: How should you handle your kid’s relationship with artificial intelligence?
CNBc make it
The most effective—but unpopular—way to raise happy kids, says Ivy League child psychologist
The key to raising a happy child is to allow them to be unhappy. It might sound counter-intuitive, but it’s highly effective, says Tovah Klein, a child psychologist and author of the book “How Toddlers Thrive.”...
mashable
What to do when social media insists you should be a 'gentle' parent
How to navigate overwhelming parenting style advice online and choose a helpful approach for your family.
nbc boston
Parents Who Raise Successful Kids Never Use These 5 Toxic Phrases, Says Ivy League Child Psychologist
Language matters when you're talking to kids — especially in the heat of a moment.
CNBc make it
Parents who raise successful kids never make this mistake, says Ivy League child psychologist—it’s easier said than done
Success requires motivation. And teaching kids to be internally motivated is easier said than done, says Dr. Tovah Klein.
cnbc make it
Ivy League child psychologist shares her No. 1 key to raising successful kids—it’s not how much time you spend with them
For most working parents, balancing your job’s demands with the need to spend more time with your kids can be a constant, stressful struggle.
parents
How to Apologize to Your Kids—And Why It's Important
Parents often overlook the importance of saying "I'm sorry" to children, but it's important for kids to hear. Learn how to apologize and strengthen your bond.
The Washington Post
Are your kids mean — or are they just acting their age?
A guide to how sympathy develops from birth to the tween years.
parents
Change Can Be Scary for Kids but Here’s How Parents Can Help Them Embrace It
Kids face big and small changes regularly. While some kids are wired to adjust quickly, others need some more support. Here's how experts say parents can help.
care
Here’s why kids act out in front of other kids — and what to do about it
An angel at home, a maniac in front of others? Here’s why children “misbehave” in certain situations.
motherly
10 secrets for raising a kind and compassionate child
We all want the best for our children. I think that’s something all parents can agree on no matter who you are or what your life looks like. It’s something that unifies us as parents.
cnbc make it
As Young Children Return to School Post Pandemic, Educators Focus In On Social Skills
The early years of elementary school are all about learning how to learn. But some children who missed the crucial building blocks of pre-k, kindergarten and first grade are struggling to adjust to the classroom.
care
“The Toddler Whisperer” with Tovah Klein, PhD.
The “toddler whisperer” author of “How Toddlers Thrive”, Tovah Klein, PhD talking with Dr. Aliza about young children from pandemic preschool to temper tantrums.
Business Insider
11 common lies our parents told us as kids — and their effects according to a child psychologist
Common lies parents tell kids include "We're out of cookies," "This is the best drawing I've ever seen," and "The tooth fairy brought that."
LA ist
How To Talk To Your Little Kids About Coronavirus
As coronavirus spreads, even very young children will likely hear or see something about the disease. When they do, they'll probably have questions.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Wait, I Thought You Had Outgrown This
Why do kids regress, and what should parents do about it?
Mom brain pod
Mom Brain Pod: We Got Schooled By Dr. Tovah Klein, The Toddler Whisperer
If you've got a toddler, this is the episode for you. You're going to want to take notes.
NBC
Why Do Children Like Elmo?
30 Seconds to Know: Why are toddlers obsessed with this red Muppet with a high pitched voice and a giggle that annoys most adults. Child psychologist Tovah Klein explains why children relate and see themselves in this innocent little monster.
