Mariana Plata

As a psychologist with a strong commitment to promote gender equality, I’ve found myself re-thinking traditional and gender normative parenting habits.

When it comes to how to talk to your daughter about her body and body image - reinforce the quality of her body, rather than the quantity.

Your parenting network belongs to you. Only you know what type of values you want to teach, and what type of support you want to receive.

It’s important parents learn how to speak their child’s love language fluently. It makes a strong foundation for a growing and blossoming relationship.

Everyday ways to show children that they have a voice. And one of the most valuable is embracing the liberating feeling of saying "No."

Privilege is a complex term to grasp, even for adults. The earlier we teach it to our younger generations, the easier it becomes to understand.

Teach your son to become a feminist ally; these are just 3 of my favorite ways. Show him how to leverage his privilege in a patriarchal world.

What happens when the most crowded and festive environments feel like the emptiest of places? Here are tips for practicing self-care this holiday season.

Do I agree that [Mark] might be profoundly disturbed? [...]Yes. This is what makes this case that much complicated.

How do we expect adults such as Aziz Ansari to understand the components of consent if we are not emphasizing this type of education as early as possible?