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Would you like some pictionary with your soup? All this talk about presence has made me re-examine some of the good, and bad, habits my family has fallen into.	5 things dads can do to raise emotionally healthy children As men are now being called upon to spend more time and participate in the direct care of their kids, they often find themselves emotionally overwhelmed trying to balance work, relationship and family demands. In a recent U.S.
Association between parental time pressure, mental health problems among children A doctor's thesis at Sahlgrenska Academy has found that children whose parents experience time pressure are more likely to have mental health problems.	Why teens are impulsive, addiction-prone and should protect their brains Teens can't control impulses and make rapid, smart decisions like adults can -- but why? Research into how the human brain develops helps explain.
Inside your teenager's scary brain New research shows incredible cognitive potential -- and vulnerability -- during adolescence. For parents, the stakes couldn't be higher.	The Artist's Way for Parents: An interview with Julia Cameron, creativity instructor The Artist's Way movement began more than two decades ago as author Julia Cameron shared her ideas with a few friends in her living room.
Shy babies need secure parent bond to help prevent potential teen anxiety Shy babies need to have a strong bond with their parents to avoid developing anxiety disorders in their teens, according to a new study co-authored at the University of Waterloo.	In lieu of presents Editor's note: This post was originally published on Oct. 16, 2008, and it continues to offer a valuable perspective on passing along family values to our children.
Was Attachment Parenting worth it? For the last few days, my son has been hunched over an application for a summer program at NASA. I've been helping him, shoulder to shoulder, when he needs it, and I find myself staring at him when he's not looking.	2 paths to adulthood...which will your teen take? Raising teenagers is a frustrating business. We are not sure how much freedom to give them or how much responsibility they can handle. We try to set limits, but we get lost in dealing with their defiance adn counterwill.

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