Stress and Holiday Expectations My psychology clients often report that they feel overwhelmed by holiday stressors.According to Matthew Scult, Ph.D. (2024), “The holiday season can bring as muchstress as it does joy.” This is true whether you celebrate Hanukkah or… Read More »Stress and Holiday Expectations
How Parent Consultations Can Help a Child Who Does Not Attend Therapy Why might it be difficult to schedule therapy appointments for a child? When a child is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, or socially, therapy is oftenrecommended as a valuable support.… Read More »How Parent Consultations Can Help a Child Who Does Not Attend Therapy
Parents Role in Shaping their Children’s Behaviors Why is it psychologically important for parents to have a significant role inshaping their children’s behavior? We all know that parents play a pivotal role in shaping their children’s behaviors,attitudes, and emotional development.… Read More »Parents Role in Shaping Their Children’s Behaviors
Why Do We Cry? Clients often wonder about why they cry. They make statements like: “Haven’t I cried enough? I should be over it. I should be able to move on.”“I cry over the silliest things.”“I get too emotional and… Read More »Why Do We Cry?
Mothers are Influential Parenting may be one of the most important influences on a child’s life. This article willfocus on mothers. When we think of mothers, the image we often celebrate is one of amother holding her child lovingly in… Read More »Mothers are Influential
The Psychological Benefits of Reconnection What role does reconnection play in supporting mental well-being and emotionalhealth?When exploring this query, what comes to mind? Reconnecting with others?Reconnecting with self? Reconnecting with nature? Reconnection with othersRecently, I reconnected with a former friend… Read More »The Psychological Benefits of Reconnection
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month A time to focus on prevention and protection. What can you do?The following information is easily accessible on the Internet:You should report suspected child abuse or neglect immediately, or as soon aspractically possible, if you… Read More »April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
What do mental health professionals say about using devices? There are many reasons why parents should pay attention to their children.This is the way children feel valued and develop a sense of security. This is the waychildren feel like they… Read More »What Do Mental Health Professionals Say About Using Devices?
Is there really a childhood mental health epidemic? As a child psychologist, mental health of our children and teens is a constant concern tome. Do you know that in 2023, two in five high school students reported persistentfeelings of sadness… Read More »Is There Really a Childhood Mental Health Epidemic?
Parents as role models for future leaders As a psychologist, I often emphasize the merits when parents serve as role models fortheir children. Parents are the greatest teachers of how to behave and how not tobehave. They can demonstrate first-hand… Read More »Parents as Role Models for Future Leaders
