Parenting

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

By Lynn Zakeri, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Consistency and predictability. That is what we strive to provide as parents. As a licensed clinical social worker, these are some of the ... Read More

By Kate Alcamo, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist Creating Connection with Your Teen Let’s face it: the teenage years are rough. They are fraught with hormones, physical ... Read More

When the COVID-19 pandemic started a couple of months ago, my children were really misbehaving. I was sure the bad behavior was a result of their worlds completely changing. As a therapist, ... Read More

As a psychotherapist with extensive training in child development, I have a great appreciation for the unique developmental needs of our littlest humans. Much research has shown that breast ... Read More

At the best of times, parenting can present plenty of challenges and difficult moments. Parenting during a global pandemic such as the coronavirus? Needless to say, this isn’t the best ... Read More

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

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

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

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

As a society, we are starting to pay more attention to the mental health of our children. According to a recent study, anxiety is more prevalent for children today than ever before, with ... Read More

Sibling rivalry can take many forms—from good-natured demands to know a parent’s favorite to aggressive fighting, punching, and biting. It’s one of the most common problems families ... Read More