Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress
Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU
Your Relationship Booster, October 2019
Read our Newsletter for October to find tips on how parents can work together to avoid undermining each other, manage homework stress, and avoid frustration.
Why Doesn’t my Partner Respect my Parenting?
Sharing respect and responsibility as parents is a skill that isn’t really taught. We have access to thousands of parenting books and hundreds of parenting blogs or podcasts, but few address partnering as parents.
Overcoming Homework Battles
Try this process from our Kensington, Maryland Family Therapists to help your child get started at homework time!
Helping Your Child with Eureka Math (Common Core Math Homework)
This new approach is about learning to problem solve. A skill that will help your child in more than just math class. So how do you help them figure it out? A child behavior therapist in Maryland walks you through it.
Self Care in Small Doses
It’s back to school time, and we know what that means. Homework time, evening meetings, and after school activities are returning to your family routine. Don’t forget to squeeze in some self care on the busiest days.
When ADHD is Traveling with You (Planning Vacations with Your ADHD Child)
My middle schooler and I recently traveled through Alaska with a school group. This was the first time I brought my child on a trip I hadn’t planned myself, and it was a bit of a shock. Even as a child and family therapist who specializes in ADHD, I somehow neglected to think about the challenges that long hours of scheduled activities and daily packing/unpacking would bring.
Supporting Your Child’s Independence: Summer Camp Edition
You’ve already filled out the forms, paid the bill, and labeled their clothes. Now it’s time to get your children to their summer camps! Whether you’re racing to catch the camp bus, nurturing an anxious child through the transition to a new place, or helping your ADHD kiddo find that elusive other shoe, there’s added stress for parents this time of year.
Looking for a Child Psychologist in Maryland? Try a Family Therapist instead.
Many families don’t think to contact a Family Therapist to address the needs of their child. However, family is the context in which your child learns and grows. Much of his social and emotional development is happening in his relationship with you, making you the #1 most powerful tool for behavioral change.
When There’s a Behavior Problem in Your Child’s Class
As parents we have strong protective instincts. We worry about whether our children will be safe from bullying, get enough of the teacher’s time, and enjoy going to school.
Parenting Book Club/Preschool Playgroup
Join other parents to discuss Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Mary Hartzell M.Ed.. This series is free, and space is limited.
Preparing Your Child for a Successful School Dropoff
It’s that time again: time to return from treasured vacation days and summon the courage to drop our children off at school. It’s natural for both parents and children to feel anxious in this moment.
Managing Your Child’s Video Gaming
Decisions about screen time are one of our generation’s greatest parenting challenges. The rapid changes in children’s use of technology leave us worrying that we might expose our children to something with consequences we don’t yet understand.
You’ve Got Homework
School is back in session, and that means you (the parent) have homework. There are lunches to pack, activities to schedule, emails to answer, and forms…so many forms to complete. These added tasks can amplify your stress, especially if you are chasing after children to do their tasks too. Here are a few tips for keeping up with your school year workload while keeping the stress at bay…
What’s the Purpose of Play Therapy?
This is a common question, along with “Psychologist, Counselor, Therapist, or Social Worker: Who does what?”