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, […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
There are many different kinds of therapists, and it can feel overwhelming or confusing to determine whom you should contact, as well as what type of appointment you need. First let’s start with the different types of degrees and titles that you will see after the therapist’s name, on their website, or […]
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 […]
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 […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
All of us experience changes and life events that can be challenging. Life has ups and downs, and sometimes we need support to help manage certain obstacles or difficulties. Friends and family are wonderful sources of support; however, sometimes their expectations, beliefs, desires, or values can cloud their ability to give unbiased […]
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. […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
Most people would agree, “Breaking up is hard to do.” It’s not easy to go through a divorce or a break up even if you were the one who initiated it. Everyone copes with stress in different ways, but it is important to implement healthy coping skills to use during difficult moments […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
Co-parenting is a term used to describe a parenting situation in which the parents are not married, living together, or in an intimate relationship with one another. This can be a difficult situation for some parents, especially if they are going through a challenging divorce or separation from their partner. The most […]
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, […]
