Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman, Psychologist

05/10/2023

A multipronged approach to social media management, including time limits, parental monitoring and supervision, and ongoing discussions about social media can help parents protect teens’ brain development.

08/08/2022

“According to Barrett’s research, “people who could distinguish finely among their unpleasant feelings ​— ​those ‘50 shades of feeling crappy’ ​— ​were 30 percent more flexible when regulating their emotions, less likely to drink excessively when stressed, and less likely to retaliate aggressively against someone who has hurt them.”

Put simply, when we can find the right words to label our emotions, we are better equipped to make good choices.

It's true that one of our most important jobs as parents is to help our children show up to all emotions versus perpetuating the idea that some emotions... 40 comments on LinkedIn

04/20/2022

Thrilled that the amazing Lisa Damour, Ph.D. gave us such great feedback!

Out now - an excellent workbook for kids ages 7 to 12 by Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman, Psychologist and Rebecca Comizio at School Psyched,Your School Psychologist.

I can't recommend this book enough! It's great for all kids, but especially those who need extra support as they build their resilience muscles.

03/11/2022

So excited about our launch!

09/24/2021

Check out my chat on grit, resilience and motivation!

Join 10+ motivation experts as they share all in the Motivate Your Children to Succeed Interview Series.

11/15/2020

So excited about working on our book- The Resilience Workbook for Kids with the awesome Rebecca Comizio. So needed!

Top tips for parents on building resilience in children. Resilience is being able to ‘bounce back’ from difficult times, setbacks and challenges.

09/07/2018

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In this video, Drs. Richard Davidson, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Bruce McEwen, of the Rockefeller Un...

05/22/2018

Book.Con Book Signing at the Javits Center

Join me at Book.Con 2018 on June 3rd at the Javits Center. I will be signing my book, The Grit Guide for Teens from 11-1. Catch me at the New Harbinger spot. Bill Clinton and James Patterson will be there promoting their new book at the same time! To buy tickets see link below. …

05/13/2018

Happy Mother's Day!

Excited to share that I will be part of this on-line summit starting on May 28th. I will be featured on Day 3 (May 30th), speaking on "Growing Grit in Children and Teens: Building Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose." Find out how mindfulness is connected to grit. I feel privileged to be part of this amazing group of speakers. For more info, see link below. https://www.mindfulnesseducationsummit.com/firstpage?affiliate_id=1059706

Join your host Helen Maffini, researcher, co-author of Developing Children´s Emotional Intelligence and creator of Thriving Kids and MindBe Education as she interviews experts in the field of mindfulness and emotional intelligence such as Daniel Goleman and many more.

02/15/2018

The Lunch ‘n’ Learn webinar on Growing Grit in Teens with Dr. Steve Kurtz

If you missed my presentation with Dr. Steve Kurtz on the the topic of growing grit in teens, here is your opportunity to see a recording. ENJOY!

02/01/2018

The Keys to Student Success Grit, Self Control, and a Growth Mindset – Video

If you missed my talk at Edgemont on The Keys to Student Success here is your opportunity to watch it.

01/25/2018

Getting Staff to be Gritty – Video

Business consultant and camp guru, Sarah Kurtz McKinnon, interviews psychologist, writer, and fellow EOT faculty member, Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman, about selecting staff with grit and cultivating their on-site perseverance.

01/11/2018

FREE Webinar: Getting Staff to be Gritty

Join Sarah Kurtz McKinnon and Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman as they discuss, “Getting Staff To Be Gritty”, on Tuesday, Jan. 16 @ 1pm EST! Register Here: https://events.genndi.com/channel/EOT_Webinars_Gritty

12/22/2017

Leading Edge: Growing Gritty Teens

People who develop grit from an early age are more persistent and resilient in achieving their goals than people who are not. Dr. Caren Baruch Feldman, a clinical psychologist and expert on grit, provides strategies for coaches, group leaders, and parents on how to help teens grow their grit and set...

12/13/2017

The Secret Recipe for Growing Your Grit

Psychologist Caren Baruch-Feldman offers 10 crucial strategies to help you stick to it, whatever “it” happens to be. Being gritty, having self-control in the face of temptations, and rebounding from failure are not easy. However, there are ways that we know from science that make it easier for u...

12/13/2017

Psychology Today: The Most Nutritional Meal You Can Feed Your Kids

When was the last time you modeled Cousin Vinny and asked your kids: How do you like your grits: regular, creamy, or al dente? Sure, french toast with crispy bacon, a slice of tasty pizza, or a Big Mac (or two) might be their preference but if you want to feed them the stuff that …

12/13/2017

Quick Tips: Helping Teen Clients Build a Grit Team

Part three of a three-part series on fostering grit in teen clients. Read part one and two. So far, I have suggested ways teens can grow their grit by focusing on changing themselves—their mind-set and behavior. As important as this internal work is, it’s equally important that teens build a com...

12/13/2017

NASP: Teaching Character Strengths: Persee the Perseverant Puppy

View Original Article >> p. 16 Volume 46 Issue 3 It’s the day of the state math test at Harrison Avenue Elementary School in Westchester County, New York, and Persee, the perseverant puppy mascot, sits on top of the smart board, a visual reminder to students of the instruction they have been given...