Does your child refuse to leave the playground or other locations without a meltdown? Transitions between activities are tough for toddlers and preschoolers, but especially for those children who have experienced trauma and loss. Children who have experienced traumatic changes in their life like divorce or removal from parents will

Is your reaction to your children’s behavior out of proportion to the situation at hand? This happens to all parents from time-to-time, but if you notice your intense emotions with your children are more frequent than you would like, you are probably coming face-to-face with an old emotional wound. When

I had the tremendous honor of being published this week in Forbes Magazine regarding how to handle family disputes about vaccinating our children. In the article I shared communication skills for parents to find common ground whether they are married, separated, or divorced. The article dives into what you can

This week I bring you my recent podcast interview with the one and only Guy MacPherson from The Trauma Therapist podcast! I am a massive fan of his podcast, and I know many of you are as well, so this episode is inspiring for me to share with all of

About one year ago, for the first time in our living history, we experienced mass distress on a global level as the world faced the reality of Covid-19 and the uncertainty, terror, and loss it brought upon our lives. The pandemic is a type of trauma, commonly referred to as

Have you noticed a change in your child’s behavior recently? Due to the ongoing stress of the pandemic, and the civil unrest in our country, children’s mental health problems are skyrocketing. Although the evidence is not clear yet, it appears that suicidal events are on the rise for youth since

It’s no secret that in 2021 mental health problems will continue on a steep rise for children and families. That is why Prerna and I decided to discuss resiliency, the ability to persevere in the face of adversity, for our first Facebook live event of 2021 (click the image above

Are you caring for a child who consistently pushes you away with challenging behavior? Do you take two steps forward only to take four steps back in developing a relationship with her? Does it seem like she is sabotaging her connections with you or others? If so, you may be

Does your child’s imaginary friend have you worried about their social development? As a psychotherapist for children and families I probably worry more than the average person about my child’s behavior. Being in this field means I have the symptoms of dysfunction on the top of my mind frequently. But,

“Take a trip to any toy store with a young child, and you will most likely see them go straight for the pile of stuffed animals. My daughter, who is 4, will typically grab one and tote it around the store while looking at other toys,” Tyson says. “Just like