Behavioral issues

It’s important to be understanding of how your kids feel, even when you don’t get it. As parents, we have all been in the situation where we don’t understand why our child is losing it over something that seems so minor.
03 February, 2021
Parenting an adolescent is challenging. While your child is striving for more independence (and it is important to offer them some), the need to enforce clear and reasonable expectations is crucial to shaping behaviors.
20 February, 2019
Sound familiar? Your child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) fidgets and squirms his way through school and homework, but seems laser-focused and motionless sitting in front of the TV watching an action thriller. When a parent or a teacher sees a child who can sit perfectly still in one condition and yet in another they're all over the place, the first thing they say is, “well, they could sit still if they wanted to.”
14 November, 2017
Research published in the journal Psychological Medicine found that the onset of a new mental disorder may be a consequence of exclusion from school. Excluded children can develop a range of mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety as well as behavioral problems. There can be a long-term impact on education and progress by excluding a child from school. This study suggests that their mental health may also deteriorate.
10 October, 2017
Validation is key to building a strong relationship with your child. When children experience invalidation, their self-esteem decreases, as does their trust in you. Many parents, teachers and professionals in a child's life don't realize the tremendous power their words have. "You should do ...." "Why didn't you...." "You should be more like...", are all roadblocks in learning and connecting with your child. When we practice validation skills, we show children that emotions matter and that we are here for them.
28 August, 2017

We recently adopted a beautiful, sweet dog. When we got him, we were told that he was 18 – 24 months, but an early trip...

17 September, 2014

As the summer is coming to an end, it is time for parents and kids to start thinking about heading back to school. Many children...

17 September, 2014

As child therapists, we at Hartstein Psychological Services are very well-versed in the ins and outs and ups and downs of behavioral parenting techniques. Some...

27 June, 2014

The emotional environment in which a child is raised impact’s their ability to manage their emotions, control their behavioral urges, and feel confident in their...

22 April, 2014

It will likely not come as a surprise to anyone to hear that there has been a significant increase in the percentage of children diagnosed...

02 April, 2014
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