Parental Burnout What is burnout in general? Most people have experienced burnout at some time in their lives. When we hear someone say they feel burned out, we can resonate with feelings of being swamped, exhausted, drained, or having difficulty… Read More »Parental Burnout
Psychological Implications For Children From Wearing Masks I realize there has been controversy in wearing masks for health reasons. The purpose of this article is to focus only on the psychological implications. What are the psychological impacts of wearing masks?… Read More »Psychological Implications For Children From Wearing Masks
Wait ‘til Your Father Gets Home! In the past, “Wait ‘til your father gets home!” was a threat to a misbehaving child. The child was supposed to worry about facing serious punishment when the father returned from work. This adage… Read More »Wait ‘til Your Father Gets Home!
Life is Resuming…Back-to-School Now that life is resuming, you may experience a realm of emotions about your children going back to school. Even if you feel ready for your children to resume school, simultaneously you may experience ambivalence, apprehension, insecurity.… Read More »Life is Resuming…Back-to-School
Children and Screen Time – How Much Is Too Much? During the Coronavirus Pandemic, parents are trying to figure out how much screen time children should be using while at home. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent… Read More »Children and Screen Time – How Much Is Too Much?
THE LIFELONG IMPACT OF PARENTING The most important messages we can convey as parents are promoting a sense of security and the feeling of unconditional love. Positive parenting provides a buffer against adversity. It teaches us how to respectfully give… Read More »THE LIFELONG IMPACT OF PARENTING
USING PLAY THERAPY WITH TEENS On Friday May 20, I attended the 2016 Southern California Regional Play Therapy Conference held in Rancho Cucamonga and sponsored by the California Association for Play Therapy. Holly Willard, LCSW, RPT-S, presented a workshop entitled:… Read More »USING PLAY THERAPY WITH TEENS
PROPRIOCEPTION: OUR PERSONAL SPACE As a member of the Desert Sands Student Advisory Program (SAP), I attended a meeting Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Betty Ford Children’s Center in Rancho Mirage. One of the topics discussed concerned proprioception, which… Read More »PROPRIOCEPTION: OUR PERSONAL SPACE
When Children Feel Entitled Now that the holidays are over, some parents have begun noticing an unanticipated change in their children. Consider how endowed these children were during the holidays, not only in terms of presents but also yummy treats,… Read More »When Children Feel Entitled
It Happens to Boys What Makes Boys Afraid to Tell About Sexual Abuse? 1. Boys are under the assumption that they should be able to protect themselves. If someone takes advantage of them they feel it is their own fault, they… Read More »It Happens to Boys
