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
Psychology of Co-parenting What is co-parenting? When we think of co-parenting, the image conjured tends to be conflict between twoadults, whether in a relationship or separate situation. However, even in the best in-tactrelationships, parents can have differing views on how… Read More »Psychology of Co-parenting
Why Reading to Children is so Important When I consult with parents, I often recommend that it is very important for them read totheir children, especially at bedtime. While it makes sense that reading to them supportsvital learning, the significance… Read More »Why Reading to Children is so Important
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
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?
