In the previous blog, I talked about the challenges you face when your child has a chronic illness or behavioral or emotional issues. The focus was on the impact on your child’s siblings. We paid close attention to signs that can alert you to potential problems as well as strategies you can put into place […]
Being a parent carries the blessings of unconditional love, joy, laughter, and pride as well as the weight of responsibility. As a parent, you balance the wants and needs of your children on a daily basis while making the best choices for them and for your family as a whole. You face additional challenges when […]
Fawn McNeil-Haber, PhD gives parents insight to recognizing anxiety in children. When Dr. Fawn begins thinking about anxiety, she looks at three different things: Avoidance and Isolation Overwhelm Somatic Complaints Learn more about our services for Child Anxiety OR Brave Minds Psychological Services helps children, teens and families overcome severe anxiety, stress, and […]
Lauren Stein Grossbach, LMFT gives parents tips on how to tame back-to-school chaos. Adjust the schedule (BEFORE the first day!) Review the family schedule and calendar together Prep the home environment to cater to the new schedule If your child needs additional support during this transition, learn more about our Child Therapy Services. OR […]
As a parent, the thought of your child being hurt by anyone is unimaginable. Child sexual abuse is particularly destabilizing because 90% of the time it is someone you and your child know and trust. You would do anything for your child, but hearing of the abuse your child endured may leave you at a […]
(Today’s blog is a little different. A little more personal) I’ve been doing a bit of avoiding of the to do list today. It’s that time of the year for me again. Summer camps, birthday parties, and Epipen renewal. I knew there was a reason my stomach was churning this morning. […]
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the “why” and “how” of co-parents getting on the same page when it comes to a child’s food allergies. In Parts 2 and 3, we continue the “how” with some help from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs comes from Abraham Maslow’s work in developmental […]
Lauren Stein, LMFT gives parents tips on how to ease their child’s transition into middle school. In this video, parents and caretakers will learn: The importance of openness with their child Helping their children find solutions to the issues they are facing Focusing less on how to fix the anxiety, but instead help their child […]
Lauren Stein, LMFT gives parents tips on how to help their first grader with back to school anxiety. In this video she talks about: Facilitating your child’s socialization The importance of extracurricular activities Your role and responsibilities in in anxiety management for your child To learn more about how to help your child […]
To a child, making the jump from kindergarten to elementary school can feel like a giant leap into the abyss. The transition to a new grade, and possibly a new school, is an exciting (yet scary) time for kids. Without knowing what to expect, they’re unsure about what the next 10 months of their lives […]