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Moral Development from Preschool to Adulthood

When children make poor behavior choices, I often hear parents say, “I thought he knew better.” Raising a morally responsible child is a main goal

Managing Transitions: Going Back to School

Believe it or not, the end of summer is almost here. For families with school age children, this time of year often brings up a

Parents Need Limits on Screen Time, Too

I recently went away to the mountains where there were no screens…no service for cell phones, no access to wifi, and no televisions for a

Stormy Weather, Brought Together

Driving down Chain Bridge Road in the storm a few weeks ago, the obstacle course through the fallen trees and the power outage brought back

Helping Your Child Manage His/Her Anger

Anger is a normal and healthy emotion, especially if managed constructively. Anger, however, is complicated and can be confusing, especially for children. Most of the

The Process of Psychological Assessment at FamilyFirst

Many clients call our practice for psychological testing services, often at the recommendation of someone else, such as a school counselor or physician. Most of

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