The most important thing you can give your child is a sense of self-confidence. The foundation of self-confidence is self-esteem. Building self-esteem is a process and usually a slow one. Below are several tips for helping your child see him or herself as capable and competent, lovable and loving, unique and valuable. First, be available … Read more
In all relationships, an important part of effective communication involves trying to understand where the other person is coming from and what they are feeling. Thus, when communicating with your partner, children, friends, or colleagues, listening is often more important than talking. Listening is not as easy as it seems; with a few useful tips … Read more
Research on adolescent development is still somewhat in its infancy, as much of the research to date in the field of child development has focused on younger children. Thus, many of the ideas we have as psychologists (and as parents) about adolescence as a stage of development were not actually examined empirically until relatively recently. … Read more
Is your teen’s mood just part of growing up or something you should be worried about? It’s often difficult for parents to differentiate between normal moodiness and signs of an emotional problem, such as depression or anxiety, in their teenage children. In light of recent news of high profile cases of suicide among young people, … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world it is hard to find time to relax and connect with those who mean the most to us. Family members are pulled in a multitude of directions and by the time everyone is home from work or school it is time to run to either soccer practice or cub scouts, which … Read more
When your child receives a clinical diagnosis of ADHD, many questions/concerns go through your mind. Most parents say “Does my child have to take medication?” or “What other treatment options do we have?” In the past, ADHD was treated primarily with stimulant medications. The ongoing Multimodal Treatment Study of Children with ADHD (MTA Study) has … Read more
Most of us have been around people who bring us down with their negativity and pessimism and (let’s admit it) we all sometimes have days in which we, too, seem to focus on the glass being half-empty. As you might imagine, our tendency to see the glass as half-full or half-empty starts developing early in … Read more
There is nothing more frustrating than watching your child struggle and not knowing what steps to take to help them. Psychological testing is the most efficient and objective way of answering questions you may have about why your child is having difficulty at home, school, or with friends. Through testing we can speak to your … Read more
We are excited to be kicking off our new blog page. We are hoping that this blog will provide you with useful tips and factual knowledge about topics related to the well-being of today’s children and families. Let’s start by introducing ourselves… We are a group of licensed clinical psychologists specializing in children and families … Read more
