Whether it’s a yearly check-up with your pediatrician or an appointment with a new medical specialist (eye doctor, allergist, etc…), getting through doctor’s appointments for your child can be a challenge. During these visits, parents have a lot of responsibilities: taking care of and managing the … [Read more...]

Learning to read is at the center of every child’s education but sometimes, and often unexpectedly, many students struggle to master this needed skill. This difficulty learning to read, called dyslexia, is more common than people may think. Dyslexia affects an estimated 20% of the population. It is … [Read more...]

Congratulations, you made the transition back to school! By this time, your family is in a rhythm of learning and play. Youth (middle school and high school) may need additional support during the transition back to school. There is a public health crisis because young people are not receiving the … [Read more...]

June is a time to celebrate the diverse identities of sexual orientation and gender identity. Much has been accomplished in the last 10 to 15 years that makes the U.S. a safer place for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) people: LGB people can serve in the military, same-sex marriage … [Read more...]

Millions of children go through a parental separation or divorce. These children are about twice as likely to experience serious life adjustment problems (e.g., mental health difficulties, school problems) as compared to non-divorced families. In many cases, the highly challenging experiences … [Read more...]

School closures and remote learning have significantly impacted the lives of parents and children across the country and the world. In fact, over one billion children in approximately 200 countries have had to stay home from school due to the pandemic (UNICEF). While remote learning has been a … [Read more...]

Parents face issues - rarely considered years ago - if their child is questioning their gender identity and behaving in ways not typical of what is expected of their sex. Can children know their gender identity? If I want to help my child explore or express a different gender identity, how do I go … [Read more...]

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a host of disappointments, and you may have noticed a spike in tantrums or acting out at home.  Birthday parties canceled, no play dates, and stuck inside doing remote schooling!  You may be surprised and a bit embarrassed by your child’s tantrums (or … [Read more...]

Since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the parenting game has completely changed. You’re likely spending many more hours than before with your children, trying to balance your own work-from-home (or job search) and your child’s school-from-home at the same time. You might have … [Read more...]

There has never been a harder time to be a parent. There has never been a harder time to be a teacher.  Surely there has never been a more confusing time for kids to begin a new school year. The last school year ended in-person learning abruptly, and it is not clear how learning or social progress … [Read more...]