Dr. David Raque and Susan Todd-Raque, MA, MS.

12/05/2025

Common sense hard truths we parents sometimes forget in our desire to control who our children are and become.

Dr. Mona Amin has been a pediatrician for 10 years. She shares the hard truths about kids and parenting that most don't know: "They're meant to help us reflect, because the most powerful growth often starts with the uncomfortable stuff."

11/20/2025

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/15/angela-duckworth-great-parenting-often-comes-from-this-simple-habit.html

Paying attention to your kids' interests and passions can help set them up for future career success, Ivy League psychologist says

11/10/2025

Why not now?

11/02/2025

10/31/2025

A reminder...none of us perfect, even on social media.

09/15/2025

A client sent this to us because these are what we ask of our couples. p.s. And at home, I thank David for making me the best latte every morning.

We asked couples therapists to share the magic words that can strengthen bonds, even in the middle of a disagreement.

09/05/2025

ChatGPT and a 16 year old who committed su***de.

More people are turning to general-purpose chatbots for emotional support. At first, Adam Raine, 16, used ChatGPT for schoolwork, but then he started discussing plans to end his life.

09/02/2025

Absolutely true.

Child psychologist Reem Raouda has studied more than 200 child-parent relationships. Based on her research, she's found the six "magic" phrases that get kids to cooperate and listen, without feeling under threat.

08/08/2025

Who have you laughed with recently? David and I did at The Naked Gun 2 with Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. It is so silly but it was great to eat popcorn and laugh out loud!

08/07/2025

Be kind to each other.

07/25/2025

Maybe some alone time is good for everyone. Read. Listen to music. Watch the birds. Whatever. You deserve time for yourself.

What separates some of the world’s most successful people from everyone else? Neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli says it involves how they spend their free time. He shares examples from Bill Gates and Leonardo da Vinci.