2026-05-27T19:21:03.476Z
Kids, Screens, and a Worrying Trend
It’s just…it’s a lot, isn’t it? Honestly, when I look at the way kids are spending their days, I worry. Not in a panicky, dramatic way, you understand. But a...
Pam Baker
MSW, family therapist & parenting coach with 14+ years helping families thrive. Mom of 3, former school social worker. Warm, practical guidance you can actually use. You're doing better than you think.
2026-05-27T14:45:17.572Z
Supporting Teens: Connection, Not Confrontation
Teen Self-Harm: Responses Should Focus on Social Connection – 1779834960448 Now, let’s talk about this really difficult topic, and it’s a really important on...
2026-05-27T11:07:49.534Z
Listen To Teens: A Guide for Now
Okay, let’s craft this article. Article ID: how-to-get-teens-to-listen-the-first-time-without--1779835533906 Alright, let’s talk about this whole listening t...
2026-05-26T20:43:40.094Z
Early Experiences: Shaping a Child’s Brain
It’s really important to talk about how a child’s early experiences shape them, you know? We’re not just building bodies here; we’re wiring brains, and those...
2026-05-26T18:36:59.310Z
Embrace the Flutter: Learning’s Helpful Signal
Okay. It’s perfectly normal to feel a little…fluttery, isn’t it? When you’re learning something new, especially something that feels a little bit important, ...
2026-05-26T12:32:50.733Z
Five B’s: Supporting Your Teen
The Five B’s to Support Your Teen Okay, let’s talk about this whole teen thing. It’s…well, it’s a wild ride, isn’t it? You’re suddenly bombarded with anxieti...
2026-05-26T10:32:56.022Z
Awe: Rewiring Your Brain for Calm
Looking your way out of anxiety: the neuroscience of awe. You know, as a pediatrician, I spend a *lot* of time talking about worries. Kids worry, of course –...
2026-05-18T13:25:59.745Z
Scrolling Habits: Sleep, Brain, and You
It’s a familiar scene, isn’t it? You’re scrolling, just… scrolling. A little bit here, a little bit there, lost in an endless feed of pictures, videos, and ...
2026-05-17T18:46:50.410Z
Screen Time: A Growing Concern
Now, let's craft an article reflecting this voice. It’s…well, it’s a little concerning, isn’t it? I’ve been seeing this trend popping up in my practice, and...
2026-05-13T15:25:10.619Z
Calm Down, Reset, And Breathe Now
You think you’re frazzled? Listen to these. Okay, let’s just take a deep breath, shall we? Seriously. Stop. Right there. I see it all the time – people rushi...
2026-05-13T13:20:27.242Z
Brain Shifts: Understanding How We Think
It’s fascinating, isn’t it? How our brains just… shift. Not in a dramatic, overnight kind of way, of course. More like a gentle, persistent current, subtly r...
2026-05-13T13:13:27.202Z
Lost Connections: Reclaiming Family Time
Let’s talk about something that’s been weighing on my mind – and, frankly, the minds of a lot of parents I speak with. It’s about connection, and how easily ...