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What is Lighthouse Parenting and How Beneficial is it for Children?
This article is based off of the works of Kenneth Ginsburg, MD whose book Lighthouse Parenting: Raising Your Child With Loving Guidance for a Lifelong Bond can be found through any local or online retailers As a school psychologist, I often meet parents who are caught between two extremes: being overly protective (hovering like a helicopter) or stepping back too much (hands-off, free-range parenting). Both styles can leave children struggling—either without the space to deve
David Krasky
Aug 29, 20254 min read
Raising Empathetic Kids in a Fast-Paced World: A School Psychologist’s Guide for Parents
As a private practitioner , one of the most common concerns I hear from parents is, “How can I raise a child who is kind, compassionate, and empathetic in today’s world?” With constant distractions from technology, increasing social pressures, and a culture that often emphasizes achievement over connection, many families feel unsure about how to nurture empathy at home. The good news? Empathy is a skill—it can be modeled, taught, and strengthened with practice. Just like rea
David Krasky
Aug 23, 20253 min read
“F Around and Find Out” Parenting: A School Psychologist’s Perspective
Parenting styles come in many forms, some rooted in decades of research, others born out of cultural trends or personal trial and error. One phrase that has surfaced recently in parenting conversations is the “F Around and Find Out” (FAFO) method . It reflects a parenting philosophy where children are allowed to test boundaries and directly experience the natural consequences of their actions. As a licensed school psychologist working in private practice, I can see why this a
David Krasky
Aug 16, 20253 min read
Back to School: Tips For Easing The Transition
As summer winds down, the shift back to early mornings, structured days, and homework can be challenging for students—and their parents....
David Krasky
Aug 9, 20253 min read
What Parenting Style is Best For Your Child and Why: Adjusting Your Behavior and Expectations to Fit Your Child’s Needs
While an authoritative parenting style has long been deemed to be the most effective style by focusing on warmth, consistency and clear communication, parenting is more complicated than using a one-size-fits all approach. Social media, increased academic demands and overscheduling has complicated it even more for parents who are simultaneously trying to earn enough money to provide for their children’s needs and sometimes wants. Because of these factors, parenting may be more
David Krasky
Aug 5, 20254 min read
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