Building Blocks for Self-Esteem in Kids
by Nicolette Gray Self-esteem goes beyond simply feeling good about yourself; it plays a significant role in determining one’s success or failure in life. It is essential to have confidence…
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The Essence of Self Care
The word “Self-Care” has received much well-deserved attention and lip service in recent years. It evokes images of scented baths, massages, meditation, yoga, and curling up with a good book. …
Staying on Track for Successful Summer
“Summer Break” by Nicolette Gray “Summer Break” – Those two simple words evoke memories of the exhilaration felt on the last day of school; the sense of freedom and joy…
How to Talk to Kids about Alcohol and Drugs
Speaking the Same Language, by Olivia Ceja Some conversations are hard between parents and their children, even in the closest families. Parents are responsible for teaching kids about the risk…
Accomodation and Anxiety
By Simone Rodin, Ph.D. Ask yourself these questions: Do I accommodate my child’s anxiety? In what ways? How can I make changes to help my child develop resilience? As parents,…
What is Languishing and How to Cope with it
What is languishing? It’s not a common term we use in our day to day language. However, it IS something we feel often. Think of languishing as the middle ground…
Transition Tips for Summer Time
By Gellaine Rabino, LPCC Prepare for Transitions: As your summer schedule fills up with activities, remember to ease into it. Even the most exuberant extroverts have not mingled with others…
Prenatal and Postpartum Depression
By Gail Poust, LMFT Depression is actually the most common complication of childbearing. It impacts 1 in 7 birthing parents and 1 in 10 partners, and can begin during pregnancy…
How to Talk to Your Children about Ukraine
How to Talk to Your Children About Ukraine The war in Ukraine continues to be a worldwide issue for everyone. More than 5 million refugees have already fled the country…
Back to School: Tips for Supporting your Socially Anxious Teens
By Haley Baker, LMFT Teens are social creatures by nature. Having regular practice in connecting, maintaining friendships, and learning to resolve conflicts with peers is a social imperative for their…
10 Tips to Tame Your OCD
By Kate Herrington, LCSW Get to Know the Flavors OCD can show up in many ways, it is not just about liking things organized and tidy. Some of the ways…
Helping Teens to Re-enter Their Social World, By Haley Baker, LMFT
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?
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
