Don’t Let Terrorism Hijack Your Brain
I too experience horror, heartbreak and anxiety when I read about mass shootings, whether in Paris or San Bernardino. But what is of special interest...
Read More →He Will Make a Great Lawyer One Day, but What Do I Do in the Meantime?
For some parents it can feel like they can’t make a simple request of their young child without getting, “Why?” “But I didn’t make that...
Read More →Insomnia: Understanding Stages of Sleep Can Help You With Problems Sleeping
If you have insomnia you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or poor quality of sleep.You are not alone; over 6 million Americans have...
Read More →What is Selective Mutism?
Selective mutism is where a child can speak in some situations but not others. The most common place a child has difficulty speaking is at...
Read More →Don’t Believe Everything You Think, Part 1
All-or-Nothing Thinking “I never do anything right” “Every time I try, I fail” “I’ll never be good enough.” If these thoughts sound familiar, don’t worry,...
Read More →What Do You Do When You Have Tried Everything
Your 4 year old does not listen and you have tried everything. You have tried time outs and taking things away. You have tried explaining...
Read More →How to Get Your Child to Behave During Stressful Times
Research shows that whatever you give attention to will get bigger. As a result, one of the most effective ways to decrease behavior problems and...
Read More →What to Do When Ignoring Doesn’t Seem to Work
This month I have been thinking a lot about ignoring and why this strategy that can be very effective for managing problem behaviors in young...
Read More →What To Ask Your Therapist
It is very important that you feel comfortable wit the therapist you see. You have every right to ask questions to make sure that who...
Read More →5 Parenting Tips for Your Child’s Best Night Sleep
Some sleep problems are normal throughout most of childhood, often after significant life changes. These problems often resolve themselves within a few weeks; however, sleep...
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