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Why I Wrote Grief Works: Reflections From the Author Julia Samuel

in Death, Depression, Family Life, Fears, Loss, Mental Health Digest, Uncategorized February 28, 2018 3670 0 0

I wrote Grief Works because I was angry. Angry that so many of the bereaved clients that came through my door, were suffering more than necessary, because they felt they should have been coping better, feared they were going mad. They had no idea...

Decoding the Adolescent Brain: Interview with Dr. Jess Shatkin, author of “Born to be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks and How We Can Keep Them Safe”

in Acting Out, Adolescence, Behavior, Child And Adolescent Counseling, Childhood Development, Emotional Development Of Children, Evolution of the brain, Family Life, Parenting, Parenting Blog, Psychological Development, Risk Taking in Adolescence October 3, 2017 3281 0 0

I am reading the newly published book, “Born to be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Keep Them Safe” by Professor, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Pediatrics at NYU School of Medicine Jess Shatkin, MD. He was kind enough to agree...

13 Reasons Why Parents Should Pay Close Attention to Their Teen’s (Social) Life: Lessons from Netflix Original Series “13 Reasons Why”

in Acting Out, Adolescence, All, Bullying, Child And Adolescent Counseling, Childhood Development, Family Life, Parenting, Parenting Blog, School April 19, 2017 2213 0 0

Number 1. Adolescence is marked by the invincibility syndrome. Number 2. Relationships with peers become more important than relationships with parents and family. Number 3. Sexuality and dating… Number 4. Risk taking behaviors are...

Guest Post: Family Moving Day: 16 Tips for a Stress Free Move

in All, Family Life, Moving With Kids, Parenting, Parenting Blog November 28, 2016 2608 0 0

Moving day – it’s something nearly everyone experiences several times during their lifetime, yet few know how to prepare for. Along with the excitement of moving to a new home comes the stress of the moving process. If you’re moving across town...