Why Do People Call Children “Resilient?”

by Marc Shulman | Nov 24, 2023 | Child Psychology

Often in discussions about children, their experiences, and their mental health, one term often emerges: resilience. As a concept in mental health, resilience refers to the ability to recover from difficulties or adapt to challenging situations. When applied to...

What Can Therapists Do for Children and Teens that Struggle with Honesty?

by Atara Wertentheil | Nov 20, 2023 | Child Psychology

As a parent, encountering honesty issues with your children or teens can be a challenging aspect of parenting. Whether it’s small fibs or more significant dishonest behavior, understanding the root cause and knowing how to address it effectively is essential....

All Parents Cause Some Forms of Childhood Trauma – Even You

by Marc Shulman | Nov 16, 2023 | Child Psychology

As parents, we often think about what our child will feel when they are older and looking back on our youth. We often imagine that they’ll see the love that we have for them, or the way that we kept them on task with our strict rules, or how fun and relaxed we were...

What Is Conduct Disorder?

by Marc Shulman | Sep 22, 2023 | Child Psychology

Conduct Disorder (CD) is a mental health condition that primarily affects children and adolescents, leading to persistent patterns of aggressive behavior, rule-breaking, and a blatant disregard for social norms. While it’s normal for children to test boundaries...

Accepting Your Children Will Not Be You

by Marc Shulman | May 26, 2023 | Child Psychology

Every generation has different beliefs, different passions, and different lifestyle choices. We’re seeing this right now, with the way that younger generations look at issues like work, LGBTQ+ acceptance, politics, and so much more, and how very different these...

Your Children Are Watching You: What Are They Learning?

by Atara Wertentheil | May 23, 2023 | Child Psychology

Children are like sponges for information. Their developing brains are constantly creating new space that is soaking in the world around them. They’re learning even when they’re not looking at you or listening to you, and they are doing so often when you think they’re...