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 […]
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: 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.
Stress is something that everyone experiences. At different times in our lives we have more stress due to health factors or environmental factors that we cannot control (i.e., a move, a break up, buying a car). Contrary to what you may think, stress is not always a negative experience. A healthy amount […]
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 […]
