Month: May 2015

When Discipline Doesn’t Work: The #1 Solution for Parents

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  Let’s talk about a tough topic: discipline. Many of the families in my practice come to me when they are struggling to find the best way to manage their child’s behavior. Does this scenario feel familiar to you?: “I’m always battling with my 11 yr old daughter over the same issues. Why can’t she just listen to me the […] Read more…

Help Your Child Organize Home and School in 5 Steps

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Does your child organize well? As a parent, you want to feel confident that your child makes the time and the space necessary for things like chores, homework, and taking care of their possessions. Does it seem that you’re always playing catch-up with your child? Are you constantly reminding him or her to do things? […] Read more…

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Why Doesn’t My Teenage Son Have Friends?

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Your teenage son has trouble making (or keeping) friends, and you’re concerned about what this means for his social life and for his future. Is there a problem that needs to be addressed? Should you get more involved, or let it be? What can you do as a parent to help your teenage son find healthy […] Read more…

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Finding a Relationship: The Four Ways Anxiety is Stopping You

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Chelsea is not in a serious relationship. Nothing good seems to be on the horizon. Sometimes she thinks finding and maintaining a relationship isn’t worth the hassle. Chelsea is relatively successful and enjoys life most of the time. If she is being completely honest, though, she wants to feel that finding a good relationship is possible. Getting to that point feels overwhelming. Does […] Read more…

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