Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress
Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU
Distance Learning when Your Child has an IEP or 504 Plan
Online learning is our children’s reality for the foreseeable future. If your student normally has a special education teacher, case manager, paraeducator, or aide in the classroom with him or her, the idea of doing it all from home is especially daunting.
When You Disagree about “Social Distancing”
This is a time of heightened anxiety for everyone, and we all handle it differently. This can create conflict and sense of betrayal when your partner or family member doesn’t adopt your approach to managing the crisis.
Our March Newsletter is Here!
See our March Relationship Booster to find out how you can expand your understanding of what you’re feeling, manage your stress with basic mindfulness techniques, and collaborate effectively with your children during “distance learning.”
What “I’m Bored!” Really Means
Even if you have structured everything perfectly this week, chances are you’ve heard “I’m bored” at least once. As parents we tend to assume this means “Hey you, entertain me!” We might feel annoyed, and wonder how we raised someone with such a sense of entitlement. That seemingly entitled child is actually asking for a moment of your attention.
Mindful March: Going to a Peaceful Place
This strategy is timely, given how stir crazy we all may be feeling this week! Follow along on a journey to your very own peaceful place.
Congratulations Parents: You Survived Day One!
The coronavirus outbreak has put many parents in a position of trying to homeschool their kids while also working from home. If this is you, you accomplished something amazing today (however imperfectly).
Mindful March Continues: The 3 Senses
Having a stressful day? Week? Month? This quick exercise from Maria Smith LCSW-C can bring you back to feeling grounded in the present moment.
Mindful March
March is Mindfulness Month in our office! Check back weekly to see some of our favorite quick and easy mindfulness moments for children and families.
Why Does My Child Argue with Me? A Family Therapist's Answer
Earlier this week I committed the cardinal sin of therapist parenting. I yelled at my child for being anxious. You might think as a child therapist I would be immune to that. I’m not. When my own child runs off the rails sometimes I do too. (I feel you, parents, I really do!)
Your February Relationship Booster
Check out our latest newsletter, with highlights from our blog plus additional tips and resources. This month’s topics include “Why Does my Child Argue with Me?!” and Recovering from a Rough Valentine’s Day.
Let Go of the Mom (or Dad) Guilt
It happens to us all. We learn something new about ourselves or our child and our first thought is “I should have figured this out sooner.” This tendency to self-criticize can be amplified when children are diagnosed with ADHD, autism, or a learning difference that was previously unknown.
Five Steps Toward Forgiveness
When conflict or betrayal occurs in a relationship, it can be difficult to identify a starting point for healing. And taking action to mend a relationship can be a daunting task. Those seeking to forgive may find themselves asking one of two questions: How can I fix this? Or, how can I be free of it? Try these five steps to get you moving in the right direction.
The Most Precious Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Though flowers and candy are nice, the best gifts give what your partner and your children want most: you. Try these gift ideas this Valentine’s Day.
Balancing Support and Independence with your Special Needs Child
As soon as we become parents our news feeds fill with articles about how to get it right. We have terms like “helicopter parent” for those who seem to help too much and “free range parenting” to describe a more hands off approach. For parents of children with special needs, it can feel impossible to decipher the messages in these articles and apply them to our own families.