Finding Playfulness When Every Parenting Moment Feels High-Stakes

Dr. Marissa Caudill shares how embracing playfulness can transform stressful parenting moments. Learn to balance compassion with joy in everyday family life. ...more

Communication & Connection

November 03, 2026

The Invitation for Parental Self-Reflection When Pre-Teen Behavior Challenges Us

Struggling with your pre-teen's eye-rolls and outbursts? Child psychiatrist Dr. Marissa Caudill explains why self-reflection is key to reconnecting. ...more

Communication & Connection

November 03, 2026

A Parent's Guide to Understanding, Not Just Stopping, Anger

Learn how to calm your child's anger by shifting from control to connection. Dr. Marissa Caudill shares child psychiatry insights for understanding big emotions. ...more

Emotion Regulation

October 27, 2026•10 min read

How to Tell Your Child the Family Pet Has Died (Without Adding Fear)

Child psychiatrist Dr. Marissa Caudill shares expert advice on how to talk to kids about pet loss without adding fear, based on her own family's experience. ...more

Emotion Regulation ,Practicing Gratitude

October 20, 2026

The Connection Between Your Healing and Your Child’s Future

Child psychiatrist Dr. Marissa Caudill explains the powerful link between parental healing and children's emotional well-being. Learn how your growth shapes their future. ...more

Emotion Regulation

October 13, 2026

The Emotional Awareness Gap in Modern Parenting

Discover why high-achieving parents feel disconnected from their kids. Child psychiatrist Dr. Marissa Caudill explains the emotional awareness gap and how to bridge it. ...more

Communication & Connection

October 06, 2026

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