Doctor Sam

Saying 'you're okay' feels loving but it might be teaching your child their emotions are wrong. Here's what actually helps.

We hand boys a short list of acceptable emotions and wonder why they shut down as adults. Let's talk about what we're actually teaching them. 💙

Please stop asking your teenager if they're okay... they will lie every single time. Try this 15-second alternative instead.

Your child didn't inherit your anxiety. They absorbed it, and that changes everything about how we help them.