Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress
Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU
What is Executive Function?
Executive Function is not a diagnosis or an assessment of whether we have the skills to be a CEO someday. Executive Function is the work our brain does behind the scenes to put our intent into action. I
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.
Dating After Divorce: Putting Your Kids First
Dating after divorce can be complicated, especially when children are involved. Parents can and should assuage their children’s fears by giving honest answers to the questions that arise, and taking the process one step at a time.
The To Do List for Managing Stress
Even if we’re practicing excellent self care, some weeks threaten our sanity. When a week like this strikes, I run out of emotional energy. Most of us do. Here are my recommendations for staying strong in the worst of times:
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.
Who is Responsible for Your Happiness?
The answer to this question is more complex than it seems. Often we reflexively say “I am,” but become angry at another person for failing to make us happy.
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?”
Therapy That Fits Your Family
A good fit between client and therapist is essential for therapy to be effective. We personalize our services for each family that we serve, meeting you where you are and guiding you to where you want to be.
Teaching Your Child to Say No
For many children, saying no to a friend or classmate feels frightening. It takes practice to know that our friends or family members can feel disappointed and still like us, and to understand that we can be nice people without saying yes to everything. When your child wants to say no to a peer and is having trouble, you can help.
5 Easy Ways to Get Your Child’s Attention
Life is pretty busy these days. More often than we’d like, we find ourselves shouting out instructions to our kids in between items on our own task lists. And most of the time we end up repeating those instructions moments later. Here are a few fun ways to help your child hear your message the first time…
What your therapist sees in you
Being a therapist is a privilege. Every clinician I know feels this way. We’re honored, and frankly a little surprised that we get to do this work every day. That description sounds a little too pretty for a job that involves connecting with people’s pain, but at its core it is absolutely true. Here’s what your therapist sees when she/he looks at you…