Nothing Works?? “I have tried everything as a parent with my kids, but NOTHING works.” “I can’t get my kids to stop fighting, and they are SO disrespectful.” “I can’t get my kids to brush their teeth.” I know parenting… Read More »Nothing Works??
The Value of Halloween for Children What is the value of Halloween for children? Some things are spooky. Some are scary. Even so, some are fun and silly. There is candy to beg for, maybe some tricks, too. There is… Read More »The Value of Halloween for Children
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
Life is Resuming…Back-to-School Now that life is resuming, you may experience a realm of emotions about going out. As much as you may feeling like leaving your home, simultaneously you may experience ambivalence, apprehension, insecurity. Your children may feel elated… 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?
Ask Dr. Barb: What is Play Therapy? Dear Parents & Colleagues, As adults, sometimes we have certain feelings inside… and we just don’t have the words to express them. Sometimes, we have certain feelings inside that we don’t even want… Read More »Ask Dr. Barb: What is Play Therapy?