Parent Talk
I Thought I Was Doing The Right Thing!
By Joan Grayson Cohen, Esq., LCSW-C Bill Burnett, parent and professor at Stanford University, and his wife thought they were doing all the right things when they recently allowed their teenage son to have a party at their home. Put yourself in their position. You decide to allow your teen to host a party in … More »
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If It’s Friday, I Must be Going to Dad’s…
By Ilene Federman, LCSW-C Imagine what it’s like to be a child shuttling back and forth between two homes on a weekly basis. You have two bedrooms, two sets of toys, two neighborhoods. That is the reality in many families today. Due to high rates of divorce these children are living between two parents, in … More »
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Young Children and Prescription Drugs: Start Talking Early
By Susan Kurlander As parents, we all want to keep our children safe. But we may be unwittingly exposing them to danger right in our own homes. Many of us think of medications as “good drugs.” We tend to be a little lax about leaving medicines on the kitchen counter, or not bothering to throw … More »
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Ready for a Sleepover?
By Emily Love, LCSW-C The new school year is in full swing. Has your child been invited to a sleepover yet? Seems like everyone is doing it. As a child therapist, I get questions from parents of young children such as: “How do I know when my child is ready for sleeping away from home?” … More »
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Who’s in Charge?
By Wendy Hoffman, LCSW-C These days it seems as if children have the upper hand in many families. Children are making their own rules in the home, and parents are letting them get away with it. Sometimes it’s hard to exert our authority as parents. Coming into conflict with our children can feel uncomfortable, … More »
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My Child Doesn’t Listen. Help!
By Paige Goldstein, LGSW You have asked your 10-year-old child repeatedly, “Pick up your shoes and move them to the closet, put your dirty clothes in the hamper, pick your toys up off the floor, clear your homework off the table…” Your child continues to play with a video game. You’ve reached the point of … More »
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Home Alone
By Robin Sweeney Remember the comedy movie “Home Alone,” when the parents went on a family vacation and forgot their 8-year-old son? Kevin was left to fend for himself, and he proved to be self-reliant, remarkably independent, and incredibly ingenious as he successfully defended his home against ridiculous intruders. Probably not the ideal first “home … More »
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Senior Moments (High School, that is) for Parents
By Jacki Post Ashkin, LCSW-C So, your child is entering his senior year in high school. Top dog. Big man on campus. The finish line is in sight. Congratulations. Now hold on to your proverbial hat. This year is a rollercoaster ride of milestones, deadlines and transitions that will test your nerves and your relationship … More »
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