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It seems like there is no identity crisis quite like that of mixed black heritage in America. With differing views on how mixed race Black people should self identify, people often think of themselves as “too Black” or “not Black enough.” Take Barack Obama for example, he is a mixed race African American with a white mother and a Black father. On the 2010 census, Obama had the option to hi…Read More
There isn’t a one size fits all approach to parenting. We want to get to know you and learn about your family so we can work together to meet your parenting goals. Common parenting concerns that are brought to us include: Difficult child behaviors Sibling dynamics Parent-child conflict Separation anxiety Transition issues Problems at school Suspected or diagnosed disabilities Parental burn…Read More
Parents have the hardest job out there, yet there’s little (if any) training before we’re thrown into the thick of it! As your child grows and develops, the job constantly changes, which means the demands on you as a parent are ever-changing as well. Even if you are a reader, the book you read last year may not apply this year! Parents often lack the support they need and deserve, leaving them…Read More
If you ask a child who celebrates Christmas about their favorite day of the year, their answer will likely be one of two occasions: the aforementioned December holiday or their birthday. But what happens when these two occasions fall on the same day? According to data compiled by FiveThirtyEight on daily births in the U.S. from 1994 to 2014, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Christmas Eve were th…Read More
Is your elementary school child struggling with homework? You’re not alone! Homework is designed to provide extra practice of skills learned at school and to help your child develop good study habits. However, homework time can become a battle, and it can test your patience and persistence! Try these six tips to make homework go more smoothly in your house: Designate a homework spot. An ideal sp…Read More
We are very proud of our very own Jessica Payne, LCSW-C, who contributed to the writing of this article by offering her wisdom and experience to the author. Scroll down or click the image to read in it's entirety. When raising kids, there are few things more important and more beneficial than encouragement. Encouraging them to make decisions on their own, to put themselves out there, or to try som…Read More
What is selective mutism (SM)? SM is an anxiety disorder, usually diagnosed in childhood, that is defined by an individual's inability to speak in certain social situations, despite being able to speak well in other settings. Signs and Symptoms: Consistent difficulty with communicating in certain settings and situations where speaking is expected, such as in school, with teachers or peers, a…Read More
Q: My child spends so much time on homework and has so little to show for it. He seems to take forever to get rolling with it, gets derailed with anything and everything, whines and complains about doing it, and sometimes even when he does his homework thoroughly and well, he might not turn it in. What the heck?! A: You may be surprised at how common what you’re describing can be. Your child mig…Read More
It's not an easy time to be a kid. Perhaps it never is, but now it's especially true. Let us help you understand and support your child's needs.
Is your teen struggling with school, in their relationships with friends, with you? Do they seem irritable, withdrawn, unmotivated, sad? Our therapist know how to help.,
Are you looking to make some aspect of your otherwise good relationship better? Maybe you’ve tried all the strategies that make sense to you.
