The 4 Big Lies We Tell to Parents - Erica Komisar Watch the full interview now, right here on X.

We told women they could delay motherhood, but we never told them the cost. In this clip, Erica Komisar, LCSW discusses how women are being misled into believing that egg freezing guarantees motherhood, exposing the hidden costs of this modern myth.

As I've been reflecting on the mental health crisis around us, I've started to wonder about the role of parasocial relationships. In my latest Substack, I dive into how these relationships can impact (or reflect) our mental well-being. l8r.it/6KQ7

Why Most Marriages Break After Having Kids In this clip, psychoanalyst and parenting expert Erica Komisar, LCSW discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations about parenthood and how doing so can help couples avoid emotional collapse after having children.

Discipline means to teach by example — it doesn't mean to punish. Watch the full conversation with Erica Komisar, LCSW now on YouTube.

To mature into healthy adults, our children must embrace their capacity to serve others, so they can shed the self-orientation of youth in a society that too often fosters narcissism. ifstudies.org/blog/the-benef… Erica Komisar, LCSW

Last month, my beloved family dog, Griffey, who was 17 years old, passed away. I gave a brief reflection on why dogs are so special and can be crucial tools for emotional regulation in @WSJOpinion. wsj.com/opinion/a-ther…

How can your teen gain more confidence & clarity before college? My new piece explains how a gap year—spent volunteering, traveling, or working—helps young adults develop empathy, emotional maturity, and a stronger sense of self. 🔗 ifstudies.org/blog/the-benef…

“Dads matter," Richard V. Reeves Deseret News: "Fatherhood is a load-bearing wall — for healthy families, flourishing kids and for strong communities. States have a vital role to play in creating father-friendly policies, as we show in this report. For too long, the debate over fathers

“The more connected we are digitally, the more emotionally disconnected we’ve become.” In my recent Substack post, I examine the emotional toll of modern disconnection, especially on children. 👉 ericakomisar.substack.com/p/the-emotiona…

Happy Father's Day! Dads, your presence matters more than you know. This Father's Day, let's recognize and celebrate the incredible impact fathers have on their children's lives in nurturing resilience and compassion.

In my latest piece for Dad Saves America, I reflect on the irreplaceable role fathers play in shaping strong, resilient families. Let's recognize fatherhood as a force for good — and give men the tools and encouragement they need to rise to the challenge. dadsavesamerica.com/p/dads-have-a-…

In this piece I also shout out the great work of Ian Rowe and Dr. Warren Farrell whose work I greatly admire.

Guilt is a complex emotion, especially for mothers navigating the balance between ambition and intuition. In our rush to encourage moms to "lean in," let's not forget that honoring their instincts is equally vital.

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The more plausible cause of this mental health crisis is the relentless societal expectation that women should be able to do everything, all at once. ifstudies.org/blog/the-prima… Erica Komisar, LCSW

Maternal mental health is declining. The causes of this go beyond economics, babies, or biology. It’s also about relationships, support, and the changing structure of family life. My latest for The Institute for Family Studies: ifstudies.org/blog/the-prima…

"The harmful narrative that career success and material achievement are more important than nurturing must change." Erica Komisar, LCSW ifstudies.org/blog/the-prima… The Institute for Family Studies