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Managing Meals: How to Take the Struggles Out of Mealtime with Kids April 24, 2018 . 1 Comment
A few months ago, I identified and acknowledged one of my biggest stressors in raising young children: mealtime. The constant battles during meals, nagging the kids to stay at the table, ... Read More
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How Parents Can Support a Child with Gender Dysphoria April 23, 2018 . No Comments
Parents searching for a safe place for their transgender, gender nonconforming, or nonbinary child usually have a lot of questions. One of the first things parents who reach out to me ask ... Read More
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5 Tips for Talking to Children About Sexual Abuse April 11, 2018 . No Comments
As much as we would love to envelop our kids in bubble wrap and follow them around everywhere, our job is ultimately to teach them to take care of and stand up for themselves. In recognition ... Read More
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The ‘I Am’ Message: What to Do When Kids Experience Rejection April 4, 2018 . 4 Comments
Approximately 10-13% of school-aged children in the United States experience rejection by their peers. Children who feel rejected may have a higher risk of decreased academic performance, ... Read More
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Understanding Maternal Covert Narcissism: When Mom Can’t Let Go March 9, 2018 . 20 Comments
Covert narcissism, which tends to be expressed in passive or indirect ways, differs from what most people might imagine when they hear “narcissism.” Those with traits of covert ... Read More
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You Want Kids. Your Partner Doesn’t. Can Therapy Help? February 23, 2018 . 3 Comments
“Things are really coming together for us,” the man in my office said confidently. “If we can just figure out the kid thing.” His fiancee nodded. “The kid thing,” I repeated, ... Read More
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How to Help If Your Teen Is in an Abusive Relationship February 9, 2018 . 3 Comments
You have tried to do your best in raising your children. No one gave you clear instructions for each situation you may have encountered, but you took and utilized every bit of knowledge ... Read More
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Help! My Teenage Daughter Hates Me January 29, 2018 . 10 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, My 16-year-old daughter thinks I’m evil. Anytime I try to use discipline, whether it’s asking her to help around the house or do her homework, I get attitude ... Read More
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Yes Brain Parenting: An Interview with Dr. Dan Siegel January 25, 2018 . 3 Comments
Editor’s note: Dr. Siegel will be presenting a continuing education web conference for GoodTherapy, titled “Meditation Practice for a Healthier Brain,” at 9 a.m. Pacific on May 10, ... Read More
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How Autism Spectrum Parents Can Benefit from Couples Counseling January 21, 2018 . No Comments
An autism diagnosis can be challenging for a family. Often, the people affected most are the couple who are parenting the child on the spectrum. When my own son was diagnosed in 2001, my ... Read More
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Why Do So Many Teenagers Struggle to Form Friendships? January 20, 2018 . 3 Comments
“I have no friends,” said a recent high school sophomore during an emotional therapy session. She’s not alone—I hear it daily working with adolescent girls. As adults, we often ... Read More
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Why Kids Need to Be Able to Tolerate Uncomfortable Feelings January 18, 2018 . 4 Comments
In our first session, Isabel, an agitated newcomer to therapy, declared: “I can’t stand it when Molly is upset about anything. For 16 years, it’s been my job to keep her happy and ... Read More