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Helping Teens to Re-enter Their Social World, By Haley Baker, LMFT

September 7, 2021

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As schools fully reopen again, children, teens and parents are anticipating this transition with excitement and trepidation. The start of school year brings opportunities for new social connections, academic challenges…

Could My Teen Be Depressed?

April 15, 2021

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By Simone Rodin, Ph.D. Perhaps more than any moment in our lifetimes, today’s teens are at risk of depression. Our world is an information-rich one with many pressures previous generations…

Positive Parenting for the Toddler Years

January 5, 2021

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“Terrible Twos.” “Threenager.” “Fournado.” The toddler and preschool years are a notoriously difficult time for parents. At this age, frequent tantrums, stubbornness and poor impulse control can turn even simple,…

Tips for Managing Back to School – Online

November 9, 2020

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Tips for Managing Back to School – Online By: Susan Pollack, LCSW This past March, parents, teachers and children were thrust into a new normal of online learning and managing…

Haley Baker on effects on teens of prolonged quarantine

June 10, 2020

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Read Haley’s article in the Marin Independent Journal: https://www.marinij.com/2020/06/08/youth-in-quarantine-how-prolonged-school-closures-may-affect-young-students/

Re-Examining Discipline

January 25, 2020

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4 Helpful Tips for Lasting Behavioral Changes in your Children By: Kate Herrington, ASW Many parents come into therapy seeking help with their child’s behavioral concerns. From big meltdowns to…

Behavior Cheat Sheet

September 19, 2019

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Prevention Tips for Parents By Kelly Ceglarz, LMFT, BCBA Clear expectations and priming (planning ahead or coping ahead): Most children benefit from having structure and clear guidelines in their daily…

Bullying: Online and Off

July 29, 2019

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A Guide for Parents of Tweens and Teens By Mia Freund Walker, LCSW BULLYING TODAY: Bullying has become a bit more complicated to identify and navigate due to the central…

The Basics on Bullying

February 27, 2019

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By BJ Douglass, LCSW Parents and family members are often unsure what to do when they suspect that their loved one is being bullied in school. Bullying has become a…

COMING OUT: A Resource Guide for LGBTQ Youth and Their Parents

October 31, 2018

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By BJ Douglass, LCSW As a young person, learning about your own LGBTQ identity and coming out in a heteronormative and cisnormative world can be challenging. To help with the…

WORDS MATTER: Talking Tips for Raising Resilient Kids

September 17, 2018

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Resiliency is one of those characteristics most want and hope will emerge within children at the most opportune moment to overcome difficulties when they arise. The good news is that you can do more than hope for the best. Here are 5 teachable moments backed by research to foster grit and resiliency in your children.

Sleep Smarts: 8 Sleeping Tips for Children by Joanna Clyde Findlay, MFT, ATR

May 19, 2018

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By Joanna Clyde Findlay, MFT, ATR A well-rested child is a child who can learn, grow and manage their feelings better. 1. Daily Routines – Build Habits From the early…

GUY TALK: Twelve Tips for Communicating with Boys and Young Men by Jason Zuchowski, LCSW

February 1, 2018

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By Jason Zuchowski, LCSW 1) Boys DO want to connect – you just might have to be the one to initiate Boys are often socialized to be competitive and they…

Beating Holiday Worry: Supporting a Child with Anxiety through the Hectic Holidays by Kelly Ceglarz, LMFT, BCBA

January 1, 2018

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By Kelly Ceglarz, LMFT, BCBA The holidays tend to generate lots of excitement as we look forward to spending time with friends and family and enjoying a much-needed break from…

Top 10 Technology Tips to Help You and Your Family Through the Holiday Season by Mia Freund Walker, LCSW

December 1, 2017

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1) WALK THE WALK Model a healthy media balance for the children in your life. Kids are very open about how difficult it is to stop snapping, gaming, texting, watching…