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10/29/2026

As I approach 50, I’ve been reflecting on the messages I hope my children carry with them: you are loved, your efforts matter, your feelings are valid, and you are special. ❤️

In my latest article, I share why these simple reminders play such an important role in raising happy, healthy, and resilient children.

Read the full article at DrAngel.com!

10/22/2026

How do we instill independence in our children? I have a few research-backed strategies. 👇

1️⃣ Let them speak for themselves. As soon as your little ones start talking, let them order their own scrambled eggs at the restaurant. Have your 4- or 6-year-old pay at the coffee shop or grocery store. It boosts their confidence — and teaches math skills along the way.

2️⃣ Let them take risks. It starts with outdoor play and going down the big slide. As they grow, it's the healthy risks: auditioning for the musical they might not get, asking a new friend to hang out, trying out for a new sport.

3️⃣ Encourage a little rebellion. I call these micro-rebellions — the crazy makeup, the extra piercing, the 15 extra minutes of video games. It might sound silly, but it actually helps kids with emotional regulation and building healthy autonomy.

My daughter's current rebellion? She's protesting by writing a letter to her school principal about why they should start composting and recycling. And honestly… that's exactly the point. 💛

Read more "Encouraging Rebellion and Other Strategies for Instilling Independence" at DrAngel.com

What's one small way you're letting your child be independent this week? Tell me below 👇

10/15/2026

One simple way to support your child’s mental health? Help them find ways to help others. 🤍

Research suggests that volunteering can build connection, purpose, and belonging while helping ease feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and unhappiness.

It doesn’t have to be a huge commitment. Start small, follow your child’s interests, and talk about the experience afterward.

Read my full free article, “Volunteerism to Support Your Child’s Mental Health,” at DrAngel.com or click the Linktree in my bio.

10/08/2026

Testicular torsion is rare—occurring in about 1 in 4,000 males under age 25—but when it happens, time matters.

Severe groin or scrotal pain in boys, especially pain that wakes them from sleep, causes vomiting, or seems like intense abdominal pain, should never be ignored. Restoring blood flow quickly can make the difference in saving the testicle and preserving future fertility.

Just as importantly, our boys need to know that pain in this area is never something they should feel embarrassed to tell us about.

In my latest article, “A PSA for Parents of Boys: Testicular Torsion,” I break down what parents and tweens should know, what symptoms to watch for, and why acting quickly is so important.

Read the full article at DrAngel.com or find it through the Linktree in my bio.

Please share this with a parent of boys—it’s information worth knowing before you ever need it.

10/01/2026

What we ask our kids after school matters.

After spending most of the day following schedules, instructions, and expectations, children may have had very few opportunities to feel like they were truly in the driver’s seat. But helping kids recognize the choices they do have can strengthen their confidence, intrinsic motivation, and sense of autonomy.

Instead of only asking, “How was school?” try questions like:

✨ What choices were your own today?
✨ What’s something you figured out on your own?
✨ What’s your plan for tonight’s homework?

These small shifts in conversation give our kids a chance to recognize their own decision-making and problem-solving abilities, while reminding them that we trust them to grow.

In my newest article, “After School Questions To Foster Your Child’s Autonomy,” I break down why these questions matter and how they can help foster agency, motivation, and well-being.

Read the full article at DrAngel.com or click the Linktree in my bio. 🤍

09/24/2026

I never expected my daughter’s appendicitis to leave me feeling grateful.

But in the days after her surgery, between bringing her food, helping her get comfortable, listening to her complaints, and finding reasons to laugh together, I was reminded of something important: resilience is often built in the middle of the hard moments.

We can’t prevent every setback our kids will face, but we can help shape how they move through them. Looking for small silver linings, practicing gratitude, making sure our kids feel heard and supported, and finding moments of laughter can all help them build resilience for whatever comes next.

Read the full article, “The Upsides of My Kid’s Appendicitis,” at DrAngel.com

09/18/2026

Homework doesn’t have to turn into a nightly battle.

Research shows that how parents help with homework matters. Supportive involvement can improve achievement, while controlling or micromanaging approaches may actually decrease motivation.

In this week’s article, I break down 3 research-backed strategies to make homework feel more manageable:

• Build simple organizational systems
• Teach time management skills
• Give your child space for autonomy

The goal isn’t to do the work for them. It’s to help them develop the skills and confidence to eventually manage it themselves.

Read the full article at DrAngel.com to learn more.

09/10/2026

Sleep is one of the most important foundations of adolescent physical and mental health — but getting teens to actually sleep enough can be a challenge.

Three research-backed interventions I recommend:
• Set a consistent bedtime
• Keep screens outside the bedroom
• Reduce caffeine, especially later in the day

Small changes to sleep habits can support mood, attention, academic performance, and long-term health.

Read my full article, “Three Interventions to Help Your Adolescent Get More Sleep,” on DrAngel.com through the Linktree in my bio.

09/03/2026

Starting somewhere new can be stressful — especially for tweens and teens who are trying to figure out where they belong. 💛

Three simple prosocial actions can help build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create connection:

✨ Offer to help. Small acts of kindness remind kids that they matter.
✨ Ask for help. It gives others a chance to feel needed and can open the door to a new friendship.
✨ Ask open-ended questions. A few simple conversation starters can make connecting feel a lot easier.

Belonging doesn’t always happen overnight, but small moments of connection can make a big difference.

Read this week’s article, “Three Prosocial Actions That Build Belonging in a New Environment,” at DrAngel.com.

08/27/2026

Should you send your kid off to college with Narcan? My answer: yes.

Opioid overdoses aren’t always intentional. Fentanyl can be present in recreational drugs without someone knowing, and an overdose can happen to anyone.

The good news? Narcan is easy to carry, easy to administer, available without a prescription, and can save a life.

As parents, this is one simple step we can take to help our kids be prepared for an emergency. And it’s also an important conversation to have before they leave for college.

Read my full article, “Should I Send My Kid Off to College With Narcan?” for what parents need to know about Narcan, how it works, and how to talk to your teen about carrying it.

Read this week’s article at DrAngel.com.

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