Divorce is a difficult transition for families. There are a lot of changes and a lot of feelings involved for everyone. As a parent, you may worry frequently about how your child is handling your divorce. While some kids are willing and able to articulate how they feel, others may not be able to find […]
Divorce is a difficult transition for families. There are a lot of changes and a lot of feelings involved for everyone. As a parent, you may worry frequently about how your child is handling your divorce. While some kids are willing and able to articulate how they feel, others may not be able to find […]
The rebellious boundary pushing that occurs during adolescence can test any parent’s resolve, but it’s perfectly normal. Hang in there. Check out my latest article on goodtherapy.org and remember, it will get better.
The rebellious boundary pushing that occurs during adolescence can test any parent’s resolve, but it’s perfectly normal. Hang in there. Check out my latest article on goodtherapy.org and remember, it will get better.
Raising a toddler can sometimes feel like you are on the reality show Survivor, who will outwit, outplay, and outlast the other. But, it doesn’t have to be a battle of wills all of the time. Giving toddlers choices can be a powerful tool to help reduce meltdowns, both theirs and yours. But, before I […]
Raising a toddler can sometimes feel like you are on the reality show Survivor, who will outwit, outplay, and outlast the other. But, it doesn’t have to be a battle of wills all of the time. Giving toddlers choices can be a powerful tool to help reduce meltdowns, both theirs and yours. But, before I […]
Little kids often have big emotions and are unsure of how to manage them. Here are some helpful tips on how to teach your little ones calming strategies in a way that they will understand and enjoy. Robot: Have your child pretend that they are a robot. To do this, ask them to stand up […]
Little kids often have big emotions and are unsure of how to manage them. Here are some helpful tips on how to teach your little ones calming strategies in a way that they will understand and enjoy. Robot: Have your child pretend that they are a robot. To do this, ask them to stand up […]
Child tantrums can be among the least pleasant aspects of parenting, but they’re ideal opportunities to help children develop coping and communication skills. Read my article, Parenting for the Long Term: Dos and Don’ts of Dealing with Tantrums on GoodTherapy.org to learn how to be a master at managing tantrums.
Child tantrums can be among the least pleasant aspects of parenting, but they’re ideal opportunities to help children develop coping and communication skills. Read my article, Parenting for the Long Term: Dos and Don’ts of Dealing with Tantrums on GoodTherapy.org to learn how to be a master at managing tantrums.
When suicide touches their community, teens may turn to the wrong places for information and to process their feelings. That’s where you, as an adult, come in. To learn how you can help, read my latest article, “How to Help your Teen Process the Suicide of a Peer,” on GoodTherapy.org.
When suicide touches their community, teens may turn to the wrong places for information and to process their feelings. That’s where you, as an adult, come in. To learn how you can help, read my latest article, “How to Help your Teen Process the Suicide of a Peer,” on GoodTherapy.org.
As a family therapist who works with predominantly younger children (ages 5-12), I spend a lot of time doing things that look very different from the traditional “talk therapy” approaches that are often used with adults and adolescents. On any given day you may find me jumping, sword-fighting, playing with puppets, ripping paper, or knocking […]
As a family therapist who works with predominantly younger children (ages 5-12), I spend a lot of time doing things that look very different from the traditional “talk therapy” approaches that are often used with adults and adolescents. On any given day you may find me jumping, sword-fighting, playing with puppets, ripping paper, or knocking […]
We all have things that cause us anxiety or fear. It may be spiders, heights, elevators, public speaking, or airplanes that cause us fear. Some fears may rarely be encountered while others may cause daily struggles. If you have a fear that you would like to confront and master, a fear ladder may be a […]
We all have things that cause us anxiety or fear. It may be spiders, heights, elevators, public speaking, or airplanes that cause us fear. Some fears may rarely be encountered while others may cause daily struggles. If you have a fear that you would like to confront and master, a fear ladder may be a […]
Day 13 Give yourself permission to have a bad day: There is a lot of pressure associated with being a parent. You want to help raise happy, healthy, and successful children. There is also pressure to be a good partner, a good employee, a good friend and so on and so on. But, we all […]
Day 13 Give yourself permission to have a bad day: There is a lot of pressure associated with being a parent. You want to help raise happy, healthy, and successful children. There is also pressure to be a good partner, a good employee, a good friend and so on and so on. But, we all […]
Day 12 Do something you are passionate about: As a parent, you can often become so invested in enriching your kids’ lives that you neglect your own. It is important that you find time to engage in activities that you are passionate about. Not only will it help you to feel more fulfilled, but you […]
Day 12 Do something you are passionate about: As a parent, you can often become so invested in enriching your kids’ lives that you neglect your own. It is important that you find time to engage in activities that you are passionate about. Not only will it help you to feel more fulfilled, but you […]
