Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D. and Alexa Rabin, Psy.D.
In recent times, the topic of bullying has become a popular discussion amongst parents, teachers, and psychologists. With the introduction of social media in the early twenty first century, a new type of bullying, cyber bullying, has emerged. The current statistics about the spread of bullying are increasingly […]
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 […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D. and Alexa Rabin, Psy.D.
School can be challenging for any child, but children diagnosed with a learning disorder are likely to face more barriers as they navigate through school. In order to address these obstacles and provide your child with the most appropriate supports in school, it is recommended that your child […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D. and Alexa Rabin, Psy.D.
A child’s development is significantly shaped by the way in which parents choose to parent. Parenting styles are often influenced by a variety of factors including culture, parental values, and parents’ own childhood and upbringing. Different parenting styles utilize differing types of warmth and nurturance, communication styles, discipline, […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
In May of 2013, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-Fifth Edition (DSM-5) was released, which is the most current version of the manual that specifies diagnostic criteria for various mental health diagnoses. In the DSM-5, the diagnoses previously designated as Asperger’s Disorder, Autistic Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) were […]
