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
Teen Troubles When working with teens in therapy, I truly strive to understand their thoughts and emotions. Parents often feel confused. What happened to my wonderful child? I made it through the terrible two’s (if they were “terrible”). Why do… Read More »Teen Troubles
Why Parents Should Model Responsible Behavior Why is it important for parents to model responsible behavior? Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children’s behavior and values, particularly through modeling responsible behavior. As a psychologist, I concur with Dr. Brenna Hicks who stated,“… children are like sponges that absorb everything… Read More »Why Parents Should Model Responsible Behavior
The Benefits of Parenting Consultations When are parenting consultations beneficial? There are times when it is beneficial for parents to reach out for professional guidance when they have concerns about their child’s well-being. There are a variety of indicators. Perhaps… Read More »The Benefits of Parenting Consultations
Yes, Dads Are That Important! The psychological importance of mothers and fathers cannot be overstated, as they play a significant role in shaping their children’s emotional and cognitive development. This article will focus on dads in particular. Dads really do… Read More »Dads Are Important
Is Negative Parenting Reversible? What type of job is parenting? How did we learn how to parent? Some of us may have babysat or worked as camp counselors when we were teens. A few of us may have read a… Read More »Is Negative Parenting Reversible?
The Grandparent Advantage There is a joke that grandchildren are our reward for not “killing” our children. It truly is a wonderful feeling to hold the next generation in your arms. How do grandchildren impact grandparents? Grandchildren can have significant… Read More »The Grandparent Advantage
Holidays Wrapped in Unconditional Love. Is minimal stress during the holidays possible? As I considered the concept of holiday stress, I came across this article written by Dr. Charles Fay (Dec. 14, 2023), emailed through the Love and Logic Insiders…
