Parenting and Mental Health During COVID19

It’s easy to get caught up in the “magic” you see on Facebook that other families are creating. These families are eating dinner at the table together, baking 42 cakes, …

The Mental Health Toll of COVID19

At this point, it is likely an understatement to say that we are in unsettling, trying, and stressful times.  With what felt like very little warning, our global economy has …

Introduction to Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): What is It and How Can It Help You Parent Your Child?

One of the major goals of parenting is the socialization of children, during which parents teach their children to cope with the stresses of life in socially appropriate ways.  At …

Maintaining Mental Health in a Crisis

We are currently in a crisis, including threat to our health and well being, economic insecurities, and major disruptions to our routine. This crisis state increases our chances of depression, …

Resilience, and Why It Matters Now

Things are pretty stressful right now – and likely, that is an understatement.  Worries about health, the economy, logistics related to school and work, adapting to a brand new work …

All About Telehealth

If there is a phrase to sum up what we are all going through right now, it is “unprecedented times.”  At the same time that we are experiencing increasing uncertainty, …

Aggression in Children

Children who are aggressive often have parents who are left bewildered and distressed about the repercussions and reputation that their child and family may face.  While there may be plenty …

How To Help Kids Deal With Bullying

Bullying continues to be a major factor in schools and child environments.  While policy makers, schools, and parents have increased efforts to prevent bullying and respond quickly, the increase in …