The Many Faces of Childhood Anxiety: A Parent’s Survival Guide
Statistics say that about 20%, or 1 in every 8 children in the United States will suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their youth. Yet, even with …
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Welcome Dr. Schwartz!
Another exciting time of growth at Upside Therapy, Dr. Sarah Schwartz has joined the team! Dr. Schwartz is a provisionally licensed psychologist, supervised by Dr. Rachel Oppenheimer. Dr. Schwartz is passionate about …
Cyber Bullying: The New Schoolyard Threat
According to the website, Cyber Bullying Statistics, online bullying is increasingly common among teens and adolescents. In fact, over half of all teens have either been bullied online or they …
Insta-Parenting: Keeping Kids Safe Online
If you are a parent of a teen child, chances are you’ve worried about his or her social media use. How much time should he be spending online each day? …
The Young And The Restless: Understanding The Teenage Brain
Ah, the tumultuous teenage brain. That magical, mystical place where everything is magnified by, like, a million. Sorry, was that stereotypical? In all genuineness, we want to demystify what is …
2016 A Year In Review
As the end of the year draws near, it’s a time to enjoy the festive holidays and look toward the new year. But, before we get out those party hats …
Playground Politics: The Importance of Social Learning In 4 and 5 Year Olds
If the term “social skills” sounds incongruent with the term “4 year-old” to you, you are not alone. Parenting a child around the ages of 4 and 5 can be …
Labeled: How To Handle Your Child’s Diagnosis
Parenting is hard. There are days that feel like they will never end, and years that seem to fly by like minutes. And within this confusing whirlwind of time, there …
Standing Tall: How To Become an Advocate for Self and Others
After the tumultuous results of the recent election, there have been more than 400 reported hate crimes against members of targeted groups. These groups include, but are not limited to: …
Turkey Talk: How To Survive a Post Election Thanksgiving
In the wake of this contentious election, emotions are extremely fired-up for both political camps. To make matters worse, we are now entering the holiday season, where family get-togethers are …