"Being There": That's What Matters Most to Sons When It Comes to Their Moms

A mother’s trait of simply “being there” was mentioned most frequently by young men as critical in how close they were to their moms -- whether that meant talking about romance, discussing faith or picking a college major, according to a Baylor University researcher.

With Mother's Day on the horizon, and with the new TV series Bates Motel (inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho) provoking talk about mothers and sons, it's a good time to consider what makes for closeness (or not) in that parent-child bonding, says Mark T. Morman, Ph.D., a professor of communication studies in Baylor’s College of Arts and Sciences. Read More...

My Medication Workbook

Written by Gary G.F. Yorke, PhD and illustrated by Ginny Campbell. My Medication Workbook is designed for children ages 6 through 12 who are prescribed psychotropic medication. Children who use this workbook will learn how medication works, why they are being prescribed medication, and how to talk to their doctor about medication.

Family Talk 2

The second edition of the award winning Family Talk game. Engage your family members in meaningful conversations with this set of 100 new and exciting questions. Simply pick a card, ask the question and get a surprising and often revealing glimpse into the hearts and minds of family members. Winner of the Tillywig Brain Child Award.

Common Sense Media

"Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

We exist because our nation's children spend more time with media and digital activities than they do with their families or in school, which profoundly impacts their social, emotional, and physical development . As a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization, we provide trustworthy information and tools, as well as an independent forum, so that families can have a choice and a voice about the media they consume."

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