Child Psychology Archives - Long Island Psychology

Your Child is Special to You – But Everyone Else?

by Marc Shulman | Oct 6, 2022 | Child Psychology

Your child truly is special. They have experiences that no one else has had. They do things that no one else has done. Your child is a unique individual unlike anyone that has come before them, and anyone that will come again in the future. But as special as your...

What Does the Science Say About Parenting Styles?

by Marc Shulman | Dec 20, 2019 | Child Psychology

Parenting is one of the most difficult “jobs” in the world. It comes with many ups and downs, many frustrations, but also many rewards. Everyone has their own theories on the best way to parent. There is some truth to the idea that you should trust your instincts –...

How to Modify Undesirable Behaviors Using Positive Reinforcement

by Atara Wertentheil | Sep 16, 2019 | Child Psychology

Raising children is difficult. As much as we love them and care for them, they combine two difficulties. First: They’re their own person capable of their own wants and needs. And second, they don’t necessarily understand how to adapt to your wants and needs (and those...