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Indiscriminate Affection and Children: The Real Stranger Danger May 26, 2017 . 11 Comments
We’ve all seen it: the child in the supermarket line willing to tell you all about himself despite not knowing you at all, or the little girl who plops herself in a new teacher’s lap ... Read More
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Help! I Don’t Know How to Say No to My Adult Children May 19, 2017 . 4 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, First, let me say I don’t think I’m a great parent, but I do try to be one. I know the way I parent is different than how a lot of people are with their ... Read More
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7 Tips for Communicating with Your Children About Your Divorce April 13, 2017 . 6 Comments
Divorce is typically a sensitive and emotional event and can be quite difficult to talk about, especially with children. It is common for parents to struggle with how to talk to their children ... Read More
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What You Can Do to Raise Awareness of Child Abuse April 3, 2017 . 6 Comments
My therapy practice is in Fairfax County, one of the wealthiest counties, with some of the best schools, in the nation. It is diverse and densely populated with well-educated residents ... Read More
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My Sister Is Sabotaging My Relationship with My Daughter March 24, 2017 . 19 Comments
Dear GoodTherapy.org, Please help me. I have one sibling, my sister, who has been my closest friend for most of my life. She is two years older than me and newly divorced, with no children. ... Read More
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Changes in the Parent-Child Relationship After Divorce March 7, 2017 . 14 Comments
When couples get married, they generally do so with the intention that the marriage will be for a lifetime, but the reality is divorce is a common experience. Year after year, many marriages ... Read More
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Divorced with Children: Dating and Blending Families March 2, 2017 . 4 Comments
I have a memory of walking down the street with my mother, around the age of five, thinking about a conversation I’d had with some other children in the schoolyard a few days earlier. ... Read More
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How to Co-Parent with an Ex Who Parents Differently February 24, 2017 . 10 Comments
When a couple with children separate or divorce, finding a way to co-parent successfully can be challenging. Even if the separation is the best course of action for a couple whose marriage ... Read More
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Harsh Parenting May Lead to Negative Outcomes in Adulthood February 23, 2017 . 4 Comments
Parents who use harsh parenting tactics, such as physical and verbal aggression, may exacerbate the behaviors they wish to prevent, according to a study published in the journal Child Development. ... Read More
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How Does Pageant Culture Affect Participants’ Self-Esteem? February 23, 2017 . 7 Comments
I was recently asked for my thoughts on pageant culture and its relationship to self-esteem. First, let me say I don’t have a lot of experience with pageant culture. Much of my knowledge ... Read More
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Can Validation Help You Connect and Bond with Your Teen? February 6, 2017 . 7 Comments
Raising a teenager can be one of the most challenging tasks of parenthood. One day you are raising a sweet, respectful child who loves to be with you, and the next, you are tiptoeing around ... Read More
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Exposure to Superheroes Linked to Aggression in Children January 17, 2017 . 4 Comments
Preschool-age children who frequently engage with superhero culture—by watching superhero movies or dressing like superheroes—may be more likely to behave aggressively, according to ... Read More