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by David Krasky, Psy.S. licensed school psychologist and author of Raising Future Adults Artificial Intelligence Me: "So how did you pass the class if you never went?" Teenager: "Chat GPT." Me: "But won't you need to know some of this stuff for later on?" Teenager: "Probably." This has become a common conversation that's been taking place in my office. Chances are they'll continue to increase as AI becomes more advanced and schools and parents are less able to set boundaries

Motivated child by Licensed School Psychologist and author of Raising Future Adults , David Krasky, Psy.S. Motivation is one of the most misunderstood parts of parenting. Many parents believe motivation is something you give children — through rewards, pressure, or consequences. Research consistently shows something different: motivation is something children build internally , and parents shape the environment where it either grows or shrinks. When meeting with teens and yo

Self-management by David Krasky, Psy.S., Licensed School Psychologist and author of Raising Future Adults Many parents assume that if their child is doing well academically, they are automatically being prepared for adulthood. But decades of longitudinal research show something more nuanced: academic knowledge matters — yet life skills often predict long-term professional success, relationship quality, mental health, and overall life satisfaction just as much (and sometimes m