Most people can vividly remember a moment in their life when they felt very deeply heard and understood by another—perhaps by a friend or partner, therapist or teacher, family or community member. On ...

Monica Brady-Myerov's company "Listenwise" uses curated public radio and podcast excerpts to help students hone their listening skills. (Getty Images) Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on ...

Saying "no" is essential in parenting. But setting limits shouldn't start and end with that one word. As a certified child life specialist and licensed therapist, I know that saying "no" is meant to ...

A common conundrum for many parents who seek my consultation is how to impart important lessons to kids who won’t listen. Their kids reject, argue, shut the conversation down, or put the blame on ...