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 Connection Between Parents and Children

The old saying goes that apples do not fall far from their tree, and we see this idiom play out in the traits and features of our children.  Some of …

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 …

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 …

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 …