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For parents, especially of young children, the question “What’s for dinner?” has high stakes. The answer can determine whether you’ll get to bed early or spend the night struggling to feed a shrieking toddler. It can stoke anxiety about budgeting and dread for the next appointment with the pediatrician. Dr. Gene Beresin joined Yasmin Tayag of the Atlantic to discuss the impact of the stress of feeding a family on parents and their children.

There’s been troubling news about gun violence, both real and threatened, involving schools in Massachusetts and across the country. Dr. Gene Beresin join NBC 10 to discuss about how parents can help their kids if they’re struggling.

Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins joins WCVB channel 5 to discuss when parents should be concerned about the amount of time their children are spending in their rooms. She explains that parents should worry about kids spending too much time if the behavior is getting in the way of things that they need to be doing. If they aren't physically active, not doing well in school, or not waking up in the morning, etc. those can be indicators that the behavior is a problem.

As college begins, students face tough decisions about high school relationships. Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins joins WCVB to share advice on navigating this transition.

Teens with summer jobs are earning more, but spending temptations grow. Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins joins WCVB to share tips for parents on teaching financial responsibility.

Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins joins WCVB to share advice on how teens can learn from summer jobs, handle setbacks like being fired, and grow from the experience.

With summer vacation just around the corner, kids across Massachusetts are gearing up for a break from school and their typical routines. But how healthy is a lack of structure, especially when it comes to sleep? Dr. Beresin joins GBH news to share advice for parents on keeping a healthy sleeping schedule this summer.

Dr. Khadijah Booth-Watkins joins WCVB to discuss parenting college-aged kids heading back to school She explains that parents should have conversations with kids before they head back to school amidst the changing political landscapes at colleges and universities.

Having your kids home from college can be challenging for some parents. While it is okay to have house rules, it is important to remember that your teen has been marching to the beat of their own drum for four years while in college. Dr. Booth Watkins joins WCVB to discuss tips for parenting adult children who are home from college.