Parenting – Page 2 – Inside Family Counseling

ADHD: 4 Common Myths About Kids with Attention Deficit Disorder

in All, Children With Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Blog, Special Education January 13, 2016 1933 0 0

Before we dive in, let me just mention a few facts about ADHD. According to the Center for Decease Control and Prevention, 6.4 million children ages 4 to 17 were diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in 2011-2012, a 42% increase...

6 Warning Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder

in All, Autism, Child And Adolescent Counseling, Childhood Development, Children With Special Needs, Diagnostic Process, Infancy, Parenting, Parenting Blog, Special Education January 6, 2016 2080 0 0

Article originally published in Practical Psychoanalysis Blog As a parent, noticing that something may be different about your baby can be quite worrisome. Naturally, if you are a worrier (and what mother isn’t), your mind may jump to...

4 Essential Steps All Parents Need to Know About Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

in All, Behavior, Child And Adolescent Counseling, Diagnostic Process, Parenting, Parenting Blog, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Process June 9, 2015 1504 0 0

Wondering if psychoanalytic psychotherapy is right for your child? It can be nerve-wracking to bring your child to a therapist, let alone a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. To help you make an informed decision about what kind of therapy you need...

The role of the father when raising children (Part II)

in All, Behavior, Discipline, Fatherhood, Parenting, Parenting Blog April 6, 2015 1788 0 0

Are you a father? Do you wonder what your role is when raising children? If so, allow me to continue my contemplation on the role fathers have in our society as a whole and in our individual lives in particular, and let’s look at what you...

Daddy left: How to talk to your kids about your separation

in All, Parenting, Parenting Blog, Profession Mother March 12, 2015 1343 0 0

Probably the most painful experience for a woman and a mother is to separate from the love of her life and the father of her children. Regardless of the reason for the separation, it is painful enough to no longer be a couple, let alone be a...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: 4 Ways to Support your Anxious Child

in ADHD, All, Child And Adolescent Counseling, Children With Special Needs, Parenting, Parenting Blog, Special Education February 22, 2015 2204 0 0

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderContrary to the common misconception, having attention deficit disorder does not necessarily mean that a child has a hard time paying attention. The problem is that they pay TOO MUCH attention to everything...

Autism and vaccinations: The myth of contracting autism

in All, Autism, Parenting February 11, 2015 1319 0 0

Last week, I was writing a response to a reporter from an online media and I wanted to share my perspective with you as a mother and a mental health professional. The reporter was asking:“Should pediatricians advise parents against interacting...

How to create healthy eating habits for your kids and family

in All, Parenting, Parenting Blog, Profession Mother January 18, 2015 1725 0 0

Healthy eating habits are about so much more than simply a fit figure or a healthy body. Food is often a metaphor for mother’s love, attention and care – a representation of our first and most fundamental human relationship. It...

Profession Mother: A-mom-to-moms rubric

in All, Parenting, Parenting Blog September 23, 2014 1230 0 0

“In Comfort of Care” by Chidi Okoye Being a mom is hands down the most rewarding job I have ever had, and yet, the most exhausting, scary and unnerving job with no expiration date, no contract, no vacation! In November, it will be a year...