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Worried About Your Child or Teen? 3 Things You Can Do Right Now March 28, 2024 . No Comments
I have good news and bad news. People usually want the bad news first, so here goes: You, alone, do not have the power to make your child happy. None of us do. That’s the bad news. Okay, ... Read More
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Helping Your Child To Manage Frustration December 28, 2023 . 1 Comment
Frustration. A feeling we often view as something to flee from! While frustration can be an uncomfortable feeling, it is also an important one. It can motivate us . . . to work harder, ... Read More
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5 Essential Ingredients of Optimal Family Life August 2, 2021 . 2 Comments
by Paul Anderson, PhD, Psychologist, in Overland Park, KS What Does a Well-Functioning American Family Look Like? The 5 Essential Ingredients of Optimal Family Life in a Culturally Diverse ... Read More
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The Scoop on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy June 14, 2021 . No Comments
by Mary Romm, Licensed Professional Counselor in Gloucester, VA The Scoop on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Are these some of the thoughts inside your head? “My child is out ... Read More
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Strong Like Amanda: Teaching Girls the Power of Assertiveness May 10, 2021 . No Comments
by Dr. Jocelyn Markowicz, PhD, Psychologist in San Diego, CA Girl Assertiveness Power: How to Teach Young Girls to Assert Their Power Like Amanda Gorman At the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, ... Read More
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A Real Look at Mommy Wine Culture April 14, 2021 . No Comments
A Real Look at Mommy Wine Culture If you are an adult, especially if you’re a parent, you have probably heard of mommy wine culture, though perhaps not by that name. Mommy wine culture ... Read More
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3 Top Strategies for Preventing Misbehavior in Children March 8, 2021 . No Comments
By Shannon Mosher, Licensed Professional Counselor Top 3 Best Ways of Preventing Misbehavior in Children—Homeschool Edition There are myriad reasons parents choose to homeschool their ... Read More
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The Art of Effective Co-Parenting March 1, 2021 . No Comments
By Bren M. Chasse, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist The Art of Effective Co-Parenting “Co-parenting is not a competition. It’s a collaboration of two homes working together ... Read More
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‘You Can’t Live on Cereal’: Raising a Picky Eater February 18, 2020 . No Comments
Some level of picky eating is generally par for the parenting course. Children of any age might show some selectiveness about the food they eat, but parents often have the most struggles ... Read More
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Is Your Child Putting Up a Facade? If So, Here’s How You Can Help February 6, 2020 . No Comments
In my practice, I meet with a lot of adolescents and teens. Often, parents bring their kids to meet with me when they discover that their child is stuck in an emotional state such as anxiety, ... Read More
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For Parents: How to Navigate Your Child’s Separation Anxiety January 21, 2020 . 1 Comment
Separation anxiety is one of the most common challenges parents face. It can make leaving a child with a caregiver or at daycare difficult and can undermine quality of life for both the ... Read More
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How Much Privacy Should Teens Have in the Digital Age? December 13, 2019 . No Comments
As children get older, they begin to individuate, or develop their own unique sense of identity. As part of this normal developmental process, they begin to want more space and privacy ... Read More