Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Children Addicted to Screens: TV, Computer & Video
It is not uncommon for me to hear about parents concerned that their child is addicted to “screens” (e.g., TV, computers, video games, and portable gaming systems like the “DS”)….
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Ways to Stay In Tune With Your Child’s Mental Health During the School Year
A child’s well being is a critical component of their confidence, success in school, and social and emotional growth. But it can be difficult to get your child to open…
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Educational & Learning, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
The type of praise parents should stop giving kids to build resilience
Most parents think of giving any type of praise as an instant motivation boost. But that’s not always the case when it comes to children. In fact, several studies have found that when…
Educational & Learning, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Here’s what makes ‘authoritative parents’ different from the rest—and why psychologists say it’s the best parenting style
We all want to raise intelligent, confident and successful kids. But where to begin? And what’s the best parenting style to go with? Parenting styles fall under four main categories….
Child & Adolescent Therapy, Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Tips for Back to School Success For Your Family
The transition back to school is a family affair. It can be emotional not just for children, but for parents, as well! It’s OK to feel sad it’s almost time…
ABA, Parenting & Family Therapy
Early Developmental Milestones: What to Look For and How You Can Help Your Child Grow
Written by Sudha Ramaswamy, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA Learning about early developmental milestones for babies and toddlers is one of the most important things that a parent or caregiver can do…
ABA, Child & Adolescent Therapy, Parenting & Family Therapy
Food Selectivity (“Picky Eaters”) Group For Parents of Children Ages 4-12
Over the course of 7 weeks, parents of children ages 4-12 will meet virtually in a group of no more than 6 families once per week for 60 minutes, learning…
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
The Effects of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Toddlers (PCIT-T) on Child Functioning and Parental Well-Being
Many are often surprised when they hear that I work with children as young as 12-months-old. “Why would a 12-month-old ever need therapy?” they often ask. To this question I…
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Validation: The Parenting Tool that Helps Kids Learn Emotion Regulation Skills
Validation is one of the most powerful parenting tools, and yet it is often left out of traditional behavioral parent training programs. In general, behavioral parent training programs focus on…
Mental Health, Parenting & Family Therapy
Treating Children with Anxiety: A Case Presentation using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a 12 year old girl
I look at my schedule and see I have a new patient intake this week. I am going to meet with the parents of a girl in middle school and…
