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: 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 […]
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, […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
With the New Year fast approaching, it is a good time to reflect on the last year. How did the year go for you? Did anything in your life change? It is also a time to think about what you would like to work on for the upcoming year of 2016. Planning […]
Author: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
For many, the holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year;” however, this time of year can also create feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. During the holiday season, there are so many demands from family and friends to plan or attend gatherings, exchange gifts, create a pleasant atmosphere, and the […]
By: Lea Zweig, Psy.D.
One individual who has worked tirelessly to help educate others about autism spectrum disorders is Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin was diagnosed with autism in 1950. As a child, she communicated her needs by screaming, peeping, and humming, and she did not speak until she was 3 ½ years old. Her parents […]
I remember the first time that I lost someone that I cared about. I was 5 years old. My kindergarten teacher used to bring her daughter to school to work with the children in my class. I remember when the class was informed about her motorcycle accident and that she would not be coming to […]
