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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...