October is National Bullying Prevention Month and unfortunately it’s a relevant and prevalent topic in our culture among children, adolescents, and even adults. According to the American Justice Department, approximately 1 in 4 U.S. students say they have been bullied by the time they graduate high school and about 77% of students have admitted to being the victim of one… Read More
How to Help Prevent Adolescent Risk Seeking Behaviors
As parents we want the best for our children. We would not only love to keep communication lines open and flowing during the adolescent years, we also strive to prevent risk seeking behaviors for their own health, safety, and wellbeing. But how do we get there? Parenting is a constant learning experience and with each stage of life comes new… Read More
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and I would like to offer my therapeutic expertise and help educate you on the risk factors, warning signs and symptoms, and possible solutions and preventative measures of suicide. Staggering Suicide Statistics Someone in the US commits suicide every 11 minutes 132 Americans die each day because of suicide. And we lose… Read More
How to Talk To Your Children About Lying
Do you have a child that lies to you? Maybe they lie because they broke something in the house or snuck a cookie without asking and didn’t want a consequence. Or maybe they lied because they wanted to get out of brushing their teeth or cleaning their room before having a playdate with a friend. Or maybe they lack impulse… Read More
How to Emotionally and Mentally Prepare Children To Go Back To School
It is officially back to school season and I am so grateful I was on CBS 8 in San Diego this week discussing how we can emotionally and mentally prepare our children to go back to school, especially after being home for so long. Going back to school can be a really stressful time for many children, especially if… Read More
The ABC’s of Behavior
As a child behavior expert, I often get asked from parents how to help manage their child’s behavior. And although there are many factors that can contribute to a child’s behavior, I have outlined the most common reasons why children misbehave on this blog. These ABC’s of behavior are listed below as well as other motivators as well as how to… Read More
Top 5 Creative & Effective Ways to Help Your Child Say Goodbye to Their Pacifier
Your baby or toddler are pacifier obsessed and you are ready to wean them. But how do you do it that won’t traumatize them or make your job as a parent more difficult? Most pediatricians and dentists recommend that children get rid of a pacifier by the age of 3, but if you are concerned, ask your personal medical… Read More
Top 7 Temper Tantrum Tips
As a licensed child therapist with over a decade of experience, I work with a lot of children that engage in temper tantrums. Although it can be argued that this is a developmental milestone and is typical for most children, there are still ways parents and caregivers can help minimize the severity of the temper tantrum. I usually ask parents… Read More
Sleep Training Tips for Babies and Toddlers
As a child therapist and mom of two small children, I often get asked about sleep training. Although I’m not a trained sleep consultant, I have been conducting sleep consultations with parents across the nation for quite some time based on the knowledge I have as a behavioral therapist. For me sleep training is about self-regulation, low anxiety, and having… Read More
Top 7 Ways To Help Strengthen Sibling Relationships
Siblings have such a unique relationship that is unlike any other. They share a special bond and yet one minute they are snuggling, playing, and getting along, and the next minute they are arguing and not speaking to each other. Sibling rivalry is expected and even developmentally appropriate. Fighting and competing with each other are normal behaviors but there are… Read More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 6
- Next Page »