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The Most Challenging Part of a Parent’s Day….Bedtime !
What is the most challenging part of your day as the parent of a young child? If you said the evening hours, you are not alone. Most parents of young children say that the hours from around 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. … Continue reading
Needing a Dose of Sunshine
The winter months can sometimes be difficult ones for folks who struggle with depression. The shorter days with reduced sunlight, imbalances in melatonin and seratonin, and decreased opportunities for social contact may all play a role along with our genetic … Continue reading
Good Questions about Parenting Adolescents
Recently I had the opportunity to meet with a terrific, small group of parents and talkabout adolescent development. Most of these parents still had young children and were trying to “prepare” for what was ahead of them. Since I really … Continue reading
Limit Setting with Children
We’ve all been there. We’re shopping in the grocery store or roaming the aisles of Target and we hear it. Child whining, or maybe having a full blown tantrum. The parent, usually mom, is trying to calm him so she … Continue reading
Helping Children Cope with the Tragedy in Connecticut
We are all reeling from the scenes of the horrendous school shooting in Connecticut yesterday. The footage of parents running to the school to look for their children, children being led from the school in single file while being escorted … Continue reading
Autism Awareness
April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is a group of developmental brain disorders called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Children with ASD usually display symptoms of social impairment, communication difficulties, and repetitive behaviors. These symptoms can vary significantly from one child … Continue reading
It’s All About Priorities
Many of us are rushing through life feeling frustrated. We’re frustrated because we aren’t doing the things that mean the most to us. Or we’re not doing enough of the things that bring us joy and we’re doing too much … Continue reading
Communicating with Adolescents
One of the most frequent complaints I hear as a therapist has to do with parenting adolescents. Parents often identify this time of a child’s life as the most difficult time to parent. And while I understand why that’s the … Continue reading
A New Year’s Resolution for Parents
As we ring in the New Year I believe it is the perfect time to look at our relationships and resolve to commit our best selves to those that are most important to us. That may be our spouse, or … Continue reading
Choosing a Psychotherapist
In my last post I shared a list of symptoms to watch for if you feel your child may need mental health services. The next step is to look for a therapist that would be a good fit for your … Continue reading
