The following poem about childhood experiences depicts my philosophy of bestpractices for raising psychologically healthy children. It espouses the value of fosteringcreativity and allowing children to breathe and play freely. It also emphasizes theimportance of parents offering guidance and security.… Read More »Let Kids Be Kids
Celebrate Family Life Through Parent Consultations Are children overprogrammed? Parents will often consult with me as a psychologist. They will ask how to best help theirchild but that their child is too busy to attend therapy. Their child is involved… Read More »Celebrate Family Life through Parent Consultations
What Type of Mother are You What do you think of when someone discusses mothers? Often, the intention regards abiological parent. In reality the role is much broader. Different types of mothers emergethrough family structure, life circumstances, and social roles,… Read More »What Type of Mother are You
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
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
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
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
