New Children's Book Discusses the Importance of Belonging

Donna Tetreault, parenting journalist and author of the new book “Dear Me, I Belong” joins California Live’s Jessica Vilchis to chat about the book, which helps children discover how to find a sense of belonging in the world.

Mental Health Awareness Month: Children's book teaches self-love

Author Donna Tetreault talks about her new children's book, Dear Me: I Belong. It is evidence-based and helps kids see all the ways they belong in this world.

How to Deal With College Admissions Rejection

It’s college decision time. Help your teen understand what is in their control and what they cannot control.

How to Practice Self-Compassion as a Mother

Manage #momguilt for the benefit of not only you, moms, but for your kids/families

The Importance of Telling Children Why They Matter

Science tells us rejection from parents, even perceived rejection, changes the brain. When parents have this awareness, they are able to make better choices.

Modern Parenting: On Self Compassion

In today’s Modern Parenting at a time of year where we’re all thinking of Valentine’s, how about saving a little love for yourself? Mental health experts often tap the benefits of self compassion.

NBC News NOW - Constantly Checking Social Media May Affect Young Teenage Brain Development

A new study shows habitual checking of social media may impact young adolescents’ brain development.

“The findings suggest that children who grow up checking social media more often are becoming hypersensitive to feedback from their peers,” said Eva Telzer, a professor in UNC-Chapel Hill’s psychology and neuroscience department and a corresponding author.

NBC News NOW - Helping Kids Understand and Express Their Emotions

Teaching our little ones about their #emotions and @tvkatesnow keeping it REAL!

NBC News NOW - Teaching Teens to Study Smart Before Finals

How to Teach Your Teen to Study Smart Ahead of Finals. Here are a few more tips that we didn’t get to.

1) Remove Phone And Turn Off Computer Notifications- Research shows one notification disrupts learning for 5 minutes. 6 notifications = 30 minutes -loss of learning.

2) Use Free Periods To Work At School- helps take the load off at home.

Parents - I Made a Mission Statement With My Family—Here’s Why It Works

I wanted to build stronger connections with my husband and teens. We made a family mission statement together, and it's helped us all be kinder to each other.

NBC News NOW - Teaching Kids the Attitude of Gratitude

Gratitude is good for you and your kids! So many positive benefits- happiness, well-being, and resilience.

A quick clip from today’s NBC News Daily.

NBC News NOW - Missing Events

How can you talk to your kids about missing events?

Donna Tetreault shares tips for working parents.

The Talk CBS

Donna Tetreault is here to answer any and all questions regarding parenting!

"They just want to be seen. They're special. One parent present allows the child to flourish."

NBC News NOW - College Applications

What are some of the best tips for helping high schoolers prepare for college applications? Donna Tetreault offers her advice.

NBC News NOW - Gentle Parenting

What is "gentle parenting" and why has it prompted so many online debates? Donna Tetreault explains.

NBC News NOW - Fentanyl

Fentanyl is posing a growing threat to teens. Officials are warning illicit pills can often be laced with the deadly drug. So if you’re a parent, how can you talk to your child about the risks?

Donna Tetreault joins us to discuss.

Back to School: Donna Tetreault Parenting Expert

Amy Johnson sat down to talk with Donna Tetreault, an author and parenting expert, who offered some much-needed advice on how parents can help their children adjust to the new school year by addressing some of the anxieties they may be having.

Tips to Help Children Fight Back-to-School Anxiety

As children return to school, they face many challenges including anxiety. California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits with Parenting Journalist and Author of “The C.A.S.T.L.E. Method”, Donna Tetreault to discuss the heightened emotions and feeling experienced when returning to school. Donna shares ideas on how to reduce the stress. Learn how to help children ease the transition and fight back-to-school anxiety.

Back to School A to Z: How to deal with student anxiety

Amy Johnson sat down to talk with Donna Tetreault, an author and parenting expert, who offered some much-needed advice on how parents can help their children adjust to the new school year by addressing some of the anxieties they may be having.

Tips to Help Children Fight Back-to-School Anxiety

As children return to school, they face many challenges including anxiety. California Live’s Jessica Vilchis sits with Parenting Journalist and Author of “The C.A.S.T.L.E. Method”, Donna Tetreault to discuss the heightened emotions and feeling experienced when returning to school. Donna shares ideas on how to reduce the stress. Learn how to help children ease the transition and fight back-to-school anxiety.