Mental Health Caring for Mental Health as a Family When it comes to mental health and therapy, who understands us better than our own family members? Research has shown that when families... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges Managing School Anxiety in a Pandemic World A roadmap for parents by Dr. Madeline Levine, psychologist, bestselling author, and expert for the Center for Children and Youth. We sat... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, School Challenges Living with Uncertainty—Helping Young Children Return to School Post Pandemic It has been a year since we began to “shelter in place” to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities from COVID-19. It has... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Media Safety, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Stress and Guilt: Parenting in Pandemic Times During this global crisis, we’ve seen many new themes show up in our work with parents, but none is more prevalent than the stress... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips How to Avoid the Added Stress of the Holidays this Year This year’s holiday season will likely be different than in years past. Yet, with a bit of reflection, planning, creative... Continue Reading
Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Promoting Your Child’s Emotional Resiliency and Social Skills Today’s youth are experiencing higher stress levels and increased isolation brought on by the COVID crisis, including challenges with... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills 5 Tips For Managing Anxieties around Distance Learning Back-to-school time is anxiety-inducing even without the backdrop of a global crisis. Many families have had to forego rituals like... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Telehealth at Home for Kids By Beth Berkowitz, PsyD and Deanne Kelly, BS, OTRL. Teletherapy via phone and video has presented us all with opportunities to engage... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips 5 Ways to Boost Family Morale While Sheltering in Place By Rachel Sklar, MSW I missed my cousin’s Zoom bat mitzvah. It was in my calendar for 7 pm, but I’m in California and... Continue Reading
Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Special Challenges Living with Stress: COVID-19 and our Mental Health It begins when I open my eyes in the morning. A slight heaviness settles on my chest, keeping me under the covers for a few more... Continue Reading