Parenting & Family Therapy

Enuresis and Encopresis are Elimination Disorders acknowledged in the DSM 5. They characterize difficulties with toileting behaviors. Often when children first learn to use the bathroom, accidents are expected to…

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an extremely common childhood disorder that can continue through adolescence and adulthood.”

When a child is having difficulty at home or school, behavior intervention plans (BIP) can be an extremely effective type of therapy in reducing the unwanted behavior and/or increasing the…

Manhattan Psychology Group is now offering a new type of school treatment called eDRC, which is an online version of the traditional paper/pencil Daily Report Card (DRC) system.

It can be a difficult decision for parents – knowing if and when to start medication for their child? While medication may be needed in a particular situation, there is…

There was a great article recently published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology about the relationship between maternal anxiety and child anxiety during Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)…

Bullying, especially in schools in NYC, is a growing concern for parents and schools, and directly affects about 20-30% of kids in grades 6 – 12 in the U.S. Children and parents…

Children are far safer in school than outside of school. After the most recent shooting in Newtown, CT, I wanted to offer parents and families some support to cope during…

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety-based disorder that includes obsessive or obtrusive worry thoughts, which are often followed by compulsive or ritualized behaviors that reduce the anxiety.

I wrote this article to help parents better understand child & adolescent counseling and the importance of setting limits early to prevent future problems.