The Gold Center for Mind Health and Wellness

04/21/2026

When does a “normal” habit cross the line into something harder to control?

From body image to sports betting to screen use, many of today’s teen behaviors can quietly shift from routine → rigid → compulsive. And once that shift happens, kids often don’t feel like they can stop—even when it’s impacting their well-being.

I’m partnering with Parents in Action for a conversation focused on what parents actually need to know:
• How to recognize early warning signs
• Why some habits become sticky (and what’s driving them)
• What helps vs. what unintentionally makes things worse
• Practical ways to support your child before things escalate

This is not about fear—it’s about understanding the “slippery slope” and feeling more confident navigating it.

🗓 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 12–1 PM
📍 Virtual (Zoom)

If you’re parenting in a world of constant screens, high pressure, and easy access to risky behaviors—this conversation is for you.

🔗 Register here: https://parentsinaction.org/event/when-habit-becomes-a-compulsion-with-dr-jodi-gold/

07/10/2025

Dr. Gold is honored to have spoken with PIX11 this week about how to support children after the tragic flooding at Camp Mystic. In moments like this, it’s crucial that we help parents navigate difficult conversations with empathy and care.

Thank you to PIX11 for shedding light on this important topic.

In this morning's PIX Parenting Plus segment, we're speaking to pediatric psychiatrist Dr. Jodi Gold about ways to ease anxiety for parents and children atte...

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day from The Gold Center!

12/06/2022

What is your style of parenting? is it working? Here are some tips on fine-tuning your style.

Dr. Jodi Gold shared a post on Instagram: "Last time we spoke about parents needing to be honest about their own relationship with technology. Today, we are speaking about the best style of parenting in the digital age. . 🌟 There are 4 styles of parenting: 1. Laissez-Faire: hands off parenting. Y...

12/06/2022

Do you have your digital passport? Understanding we fight with our children over screen time.

Dr. Jodi Gold shared a post on Instagram: "Parents and kids alike claim screen- time and digital technology are the most common topics of discussion and friction. . Let’s discuss why this is the biggest parent-child conflict of this generation. . I like to describe it using the classic American im...