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    Topics in Child Psychology: Child Temperament

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Topics in Child Psychology: Child Temperament

Alexa Rabin2016-10-28T14:08:13+00:00October 4th, 2016|

Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.

Children come in all shapes and sizes. Some children behave just like you dreamed they would, and other children have a unique temperament that might be more challenging.  Temperament consists of aspects of one’s personality, such as emotions, ability to self-regulate, and behavior. Personality is often seen as innate, which means that […]

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    Topics in Child and Adolescent Psychology: Back to School

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Topics in Child and Adolescent Psychology: Back to School

Alexa Rabin2016-08-17T12:41:39+00:00August 15th, 2016|

Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.

It’s that time of year again: summer is over and children are headed back to school. Here are some tips for starting the school year on a positive note and helping your children transition back to school life.

Meet your kid’s teachers and tour the school. 

This will help you visualize where your […]

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    Topics in Child and Adolescent Psychology: Promoting self-confidence and autonomy

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Topics in Child and Adolescent Psychology: Promoting self-confidence and autonomy

Alexa Rabin2016-08-17T12:40:19+00:00August 10th, 2016|

Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.

As we get older, it can be challenging to remember what it feels like to be in grade school.  While in school, children and adolescents, often feel pressure to fit in with their peers and to follow the group’s trends.  As a parent, your job is to protect your child from danger, […]

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    Topics in Child Psychology: What to do about Nail Biting

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Topics in Child Psychology: What to do about Nail Biting

Alexa Rabin2016-08-17T12:34:12+00:00July 22nd, 2016|

By: Alexa Rabin, Psy.D.

Why do children bite their nails?

Children bite their nails for a variety of reasons.  One common reason associated with nail biting is emotional stress. Children may experience feelings of anxiety, pressure, or nervousness associated with certain aspects of growing up, and they learn to use nail biting as a coping strategy.  Nail […]

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    Setting Boundaries for Children

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Setting Boundaries for Children

Alexa Rabin2016-06-17T11:23:14+00:00May 31st, 2016|

Advice from a Child Psychologist: Setting Boundaries for Children and Teenagers on the Internet

Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D. and Alexa Rabin, Psy.D.

With the creation of the Internet and the popularization of smartphones, the way people interact with one another has drastically changed.  Gone are the days when children and teenagers could only communicate by talking on […]

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    Managing the Digital World

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Managing the Digital World

Alexa Rabin2016-06-17T11:23:19+00:00May 13th, 2016|

Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D. and Alexa Rabin, Psy.D.

The concept of privacy has changed over the years with the widespread use of the Internet.  Our thoughts, relationships, pictures, and personal stories have become increasingly part of the public domain as we post information about ourselves on social media.  While the Internet allows people to connect and […]

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    Recommendations from a Child Psychologist: Preparing your Children for Summer

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Recommendations from a Child Psychologist: Preparing your Children for Summer

Alexa Rabin2016-06-17T11:16:54+00:00May 3rd, 2016|

Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D. and Alexa Rabin Psy.D.

The summer can be a great time for children to spend quality time with family, and to rest and recover from the rigors of school. Time off from school and unstructured time for children in the summer has its perks and disadvantages.  Too much unstructured time for children […]

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    Parenting a Child with Learning or Attention Differences: What’s the first step?

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Parenting a Child with Learning or Attention Differences: What’s the first step?

Alexa Rabin2016-06-17T08:14:31+00:00April 26th, 2016|

Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.

As a parent, you will face a multitude of challenges to overcome. If you are parenting a child with learning and/ or attention differences, you will face specific challenges both at home and at your child’s school. You will take on many roles: you will advocate for your child with the school; […]

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    Family Therapy: Positive Discipline Part 2

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Family Therapy: Positive Discipline Part 2

Alexa Rabin2016-06-17T08:06:40+00:00March 15th, 2016|

Author: Alexa Rabin, Psy.D. and Lea Zweig, Psy.D.

Below is a guide for positive discipline techniques for children of different ages. Keep in mind that this guide is based on general age ranges. As the parent, you must decide which of these techniques fit with your parenting philosophy and would be most appropriate for your child. […]

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    Family Therapy: Positive Discipline Part 1

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Family Therapy: Positive Discipline Part 1

Alexa Rabin2016-03-12T13:37:52+00:00March 11th, 2016|

Author: Alexa Rabin, Psy.D. and Lea Zweig, Psy.D.

Discipline is about setting rules to guide behavior. It is a way to teach your child what is safe and appropriate. It is about guiding your children so they learn to manage their emotions, impulses, and behaviors. Discipline is also about following through on consequences when your kiddo […]

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