Media & writing
In the press, on screen, and in print.
Dr. Owen has been quoted in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, profiled in Publishers Weekly, and appeared on ABC's The View. For interview and speaking requests, please get in touch.

ABC's The View
Dr. Daniela Owen encourages children to express their feelings
Sara Haines speaks with Dr. Owen about how the nation's mental health crisis is affecting kids, and how her book series urges children to express their feelings at a young age.
Watch the segment ↗Publishers Weekly
Helping Kids Right Now: Spotlight on Daniela Owen, PhD
A profile of Dr. Owen and the Right Now, I Am series.
The Wall Street Journal
Bestselling Books, Week Ended March 27
Dr. Owen's books on the WSJ bestseller list.
Romper
17 Children's Books About Feelings & Emotions
The Everyone Feels series featured in Romper's roundup.
Choosing Therapy
15 Best Books About Mental Illness
Recommended reading list featuring Dr. Owen's work.
Videos
Watch
Dr. Daniela Owen reads Right Now, I Am Fine
A read-aloud of the first book in the Right Now I Am series.
Lean In With Lisa: Dr. Daniela Owen
A conversation about kids, feelings, and resilience.
Writing
The Be Amazing! column
Dr. Owen writes regularly for Psychology Today on the everyday science of raising resilient kids.
- Go Ahead, Countdown Your KidsJuly 2026
- The Secret to Having the Best Summer EverMay 2026
- How to Talk to Kids About the Bad StuffMarch 2026
- Teach Kids to Fish: Pay It Forward by Teaching Rather Than DoingAugust 2025
- Best Bets for Back to SchoolAugust 2025
- In Defense of PraiseJuly 2025
- In Defense of (the Right) PunishmentsApril 2025
- Setting Limits With Kids That StickApril 2025
- Sugar Shoulds and Should-NotsNovember 2024
- How to Connect With Your KidsNovember 2024