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Learning Series

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How Families Can Prepare for the School Year

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Parenting In The Midst of Stress And Uncertainty

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Parenting Through Tough Times: Building Resilience at Home

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Preparing for Kindergarten: Social-Emotional Development

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Helping Kids Navigate Back-to-School Jitters

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How to Build Kids' Resilience

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Understanding Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety

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Strength-Based Resilience: The Protective Power of Talents and Special Interests

February 2026

Your teen turned to AI instead of you. What experts say parents can do

American Psychological Association · Technology · Featuring Mary Alvord

February 2026

How to build kids’ resilience, with Mary Alvord, PhD

Resilience Lab Podcast · Episode 142 · Featuring Mary Alvord

May 2026

The Metacognitive Habit: Practical Wisdom in AI-Augmented Care

Georgetown University Pellegrino Report · Technology · Featuring Michael Morse

University Report

December 2025

Perils of AI Companions in Teens

The Washington Post · Technology & Society · Featuring Elizabeth Malesa

The Washington Post

October 2025

Mental Health for Kids

Washington Family Magazine · Mental Health Feature · Featuring Elizabeth Malesa

Washington Family Magazine

October 2025

Doctor Radio: Anxiety

SiriusXM Doctor Radio · Anxiety Segment · Featuring Elizabeth Malesa

SiriusXM-Doctor Radio

January 2025

A Growing Number of States Are Considering Bills to Ban Cellphones in Schools

NBC News · School Cellphone Policy · Featuring Mary Alvord

July 2019

Could Our Efforts to Avoid Anxiety Only Be Making It Worse?

The Washington Post · Anxiety · Featuring Mary Alvord

Washington Post

August 2018

High School Is Overwhelming, for Kids and Parents. Here's How to Get Off to a Good Start

The Washington Post · Back-to-School Guidance · Featuring Mary Alvord

Washington Post

August 2018

Your Child Is Nervous About the New School Year, Which May Be Normal — or Not

The Washington Post · Back-to-School Anxiety · Featuring Mary Alvord

Washington Post

September 2017

For Teens Knee-Deep In Negativity, Reframing Thoughts Can Help

NPR · Teen Mental Health · Featuring Mary Alvord

July 2017

Media Psychologists Warn of the Risks of Parents Disclosing Too Much Information About Their Children on Social Media

Interview · Parenting and Social Media · Featuring Mary Alvord

March 2017

Is Online Therapy Legit? What You Need to Know

Fox News Health · Online Therapy · Featuring Mary Alvord

Fox News Health

January 2017

Stress in the Workplace

USA Today · Workplace Mental Health · Featuring Mary Alvord

June 2016

Raising Responsible Children Video Series: #TalkEarly Expert: Dr. Mary Alvord

APA #TalkEarly · Raising Responsible Children · Featuring Mary Alvord

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