
Talking to Your Kids About Current Events and Difficult Situations
We live in world of constant news, and the influx of information is never ending. The ease with which we find news for ourselves as adults also means our kids have access. Inevitably, kids will ask questions. What do we say to them when even we adults cannot fully comprehend the magnitude of things? It is important to be able to talk about difficult topics with our children. As uncomfortable as it could be, it is much better for children to obtain information from trusted adu


Anxiety and Selective Mutism: Why Your Child May Be Anxious and Not Simply Shy
Did you know that anxiety is the number one diagnosed psychological disorder in children? As a psychologist who specializes in childhood anxiety, I am all too familiar with how anxiety plagues children. Despite the increased awareness and diagnoses of ADHD and Autism, anxiety remains one of the major reasons parents seek therapy for their children. It is not uncommon for children to face separation anxiety, social anxiety or fears as they grow and develop. While these diffic