One theme that I have addressed with many of my clients is the difference between feelings and FEELINGS. Feelings are emotions we have in the moment, like happy, angry, sad, scared, et cetera. FEELINGS are how we feel towards something. FEELINGS are not fleeting, they are deep, and they are continuous. Kids especially do notContinue reading “Feelings Versus FEELINGS”
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The Power of Giving Kids Choices
This post was originally written for a local paper in 2019. Does this sound familiar? You’re running late, and your child has spent the last 30 minutes “putting on their shoes,” which are still across the room. Your patience has run out, and you yell at your child to get going already. Now, you areContinue reading “The Power of Giving Kids Choices”
Co-Parenting: Some Thoughts
There’s a letter that Judge Michael Haas wrote back in the 1990s to divorcing parents. In the letter, he reminds them that their children are “one-half of each of you.” That “every time you tell your child what an “idiot” his father is, or what a “fool” his mother is, or how bad the absentContinue reading “Co-Parenting: Some Thoughts”
IQ Testing and Children
Last week, a study was published stating that children born during the pandemic have a lower IQ compared to children born prior to the pandemic. I am not going to link the study because I do not want to promote something I believe to be harmful, but it made me think it could be helpfulContinue reading “IQ Testing and Children”
Interview with Jaynay Johnson, LMFT, Teen Therapist, and Author
Jaynay Johnson, LMFT, is a therapist who specializes in teen mental health and practices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She does amazing work with teens struggling with self-harm, suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety. She is also the author of three books: Dear Teen Self, a book to help adolescent girls through the difficulties of beingContinue reading “Interview with Jaynay Johnson, LMFT, Teen Therapist, and Author”
Communicating With Your Teenager
A version of this article was published in Hood Magazine in February 2019. Many parents struggle with their child’s transition into adolescence. Teenagers often pull away from their parents in an effort to assert their independence and begin forming their own identity separate from the family. This can manifest as argumentativeness, rebellious behavior, and anContinue reading “Communicating With Your Teenager”
Introducing: Parenting Consultations
Do you feel in over your head as a parent? Are your child’s behaviors or emotional needs overwhelming? Have you gone through a stressful life transition and are unsure how to manage your child’s response as well as your own stress? Do you simply need more options in your parent toolbox? I’m here for you.Continue reading “Introducing: Parenting Consultations”
Armani Doesn’t Feel Well
If you follow me on Twitter, you’ve met Armani. I wrote a story about Armani to help kids who might have to take medicine they don’t like. Armani is a cat who came to live with me the week before I started graduate school. His mother was a stray, and he and all his brothersContinue reading “Armani Doesn’t Feel Well”
Psychological Evaluation 101: Psych Assessments and Kids
Like adults, children get referred for psychological evaluations for many different reasons. Usually, the kids I evaluate are sent in from one of three places: If your child’s teacher recommends an evaluation, or if you suspect your child will require special education services, check with the school’s education planning committee to see if they willContinue reading “Psychological Evaluation 101: Psych Assessments and Kids”
ADHD Online Presents: Managing Behavioral Issues in Parenting Kids with ADHD
Thank you again to the wonderful people at ADHD Online for allowing me to present on parenting kids with ADHD! If you weren’t able to view it live, or you want to watch it again, the video is available on Facebook. The slides from the presentation are also available for download. If you’re looking forContinue reading “ADHD Online Presents: Managing Behavioral Issues in Parenting Kids with ADHD”