admin Families often come to our clinic feeling that they are not communicating well. Everyone is unhappy at the level and frequency of conflict that is present, and no one feels that they are getting their own needs met. Here are 3 steps you can follow the next time that there is a conflict brewing in … Read more
Unfortunately, bullying is a common occurrence in US schools. An estimated thirteen million children are going to be bullied this year. 40% of teachers consider bullying a moderate or major problem in their schools. An estimated 32% of students ages 12-18 report experiencing bullying, and 88% of children have observed it. Thus, the far majority … Read more
College can be a fun and exciting time, but it is often also a stressful time for many students. When students have difficulty managing stress, they are at risk of experiencing anxiety or depression. A recent article in the American Psychological Association’s Monitor on Psychology magazine highlights the impact that stress has on many college … Read more
With the start of a new school year, college freshmen around the country have been attending workshops on safety, including how to protect themselves from unwanted sexual behaviors. Some of these lessons involve fundamental self-defense and common sense, some involve admonitions against excessive drinking and drug use, and some focus on helping potential victims avoid … Read more
Washington, D.C. was recently rated the “#1 Most Stressed Out City in America” by a real estate blog, which based its ratings on criteria including commute time, high cost of living, hours worked, and population density. Research suggests that high levels of stress have a negative impact on health and well-being, including fighting illness, thinking … Read more
Time management is often a topic of discussion within my office, as well as, a source of conflict within many family homes. Upon first hearing about time management concerns, my response is typically to help families create predictable routines during moments when time becomes an issue, such as rushing around in the morning, getting to … Read more
Recent data indicates that more and more parents are facing the dilemmas that come from having adult children living with them. Whether your college age child is home for the summer, your recent college grad is back at home “temporarily,” or your adult child never left home, this living arrangement can be challenging for everyone … Read more
There are over 30,000 suicides in the United States every year, making it the 10th leading cause of death for Americans (3rd among youth and 2nd among college students). We lose someone to suicide every 13 minutes, and 60% of us will personally know someone who dies by suicide. It is important to remember that … Read more
As parents, we strive to do the right things for our kids. Unfortunately, many of the things we do in an effort to meet their needs actually work against the real goal of parenting, which is to create an environment in which children can grow into motivated, mature, and independent human beings. Below are a … Read more
I recently read an interesting article in The New York Times about raising a moral child. The article, “Raising a Moral Child,” was written by Adam Grant, a professor of management and psychology at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of “Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success.” The … Read more
