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

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.

08/21/2025

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.

07/03/2025

There have been articles about men, young men in particular, and how they are doing. While we empowered women, did we forget how men could change alongside us so we can grow together, not apart? Check out "You mad, bro?" in NYer magazine, too.

So many men have retreated from intimacy, hiding behind firewalls, filters and curated personas, dabbling and scrolling. We miss you.

06/23/2025

Researchers have known since the 2000s the influence of smartphones, iPads, etc.

They haven’t defeated us. Yet.