Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Transitions can he hard
Transitions are an in-between. They are a point of change. An inflection point where one moves from one thing to the next.
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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Licensed Psychologist
Online and In-Person Psychotherapy, Consultation, and Coaching for Parents on Long Island, NY
TIPS AND GUIDANCE
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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jan 18, 20231 min read
#1 tip for connecting and building a relationship with your child
https://youtu.be/Re_qt61tspE My #1 tip is to meet them where they are already at! Whatever sport or youtuber or video game or hobby or...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Tips for having uncomfortable conversations with your kids
Tricky conversations with your kids can be…tricky. Here are a few tips to help take some of the pressure off: Most conversations don’t...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Applying Compassionate Parenting to Ourselves First
When we think about “Compassionate Parenting,” what if we expanded our mindset to apply it to ourselves first? It can be really hard to...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Managing Tricky Child Requests
Parents: You don’t need to respond to every request or demand or question the instant your child brings it to you. You are allowed to...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Nov 18, 20221 min read
Holidays can be complicated
The holidays can be filled with festivities, excitement, and love, but for many people they are also a time for more complicated feelings
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Supporting your Child During a Meltdown is Hard!
Staying calm and helping to hold someone in their moment of distress is hard! Do your best and be kind to yourself if you struggle with this
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Parent Reframe: From “Good” and “Bad” to “For Me” or “Not for Me”
This reframe can reduce feelings of judgement or shame, preserve connection, and encourage flexible thinking.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 6, 20221 min read
Establishing Effective Routines
Routines! Routines can be so helpful in getting your household to run smoothly, especially during times like bedtime or trying to get...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Parents: It’s okay to feel uncertain!
Parents: It is okay and normal to feel like sometimes you have no idea what you are doing.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Supporting the Transition Back to School
Back to school transition can be exciting and scary for kids and parents. Here are some tips on how to help support it!
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Aug 4, 20221 min read
Choose your battles
Reminder: You don’t need to engage in every struggle that is presented to you. One way to help avoid a power struggle or confrontation...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jul 29, 20221 min read
Parenting tip! When things go awry, try a re-do!
Parents: When a conversation with your kids seems to go off the rails or become unwieldy for whatever reason, one option is to simply say...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jun 21, 20221 min read
With pride and gratitude
This school year was hard (again). Be proud of your kids for making it through, even if it was messy at times. Be proud of yourself and...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Apr 12, 20221 min read
Helping Kids Meet Responsibilities and Expectations
Having trouble trying to set and hold expectations for your kids? Predictability helps the task feel more contained and less overwhelming....
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 20, 20211 min read
Make (Lots of) Space for Play
“Play is the work of childhood.”- Jean Piaget Don’t minimize the value or importance of play! It is essential to kids’ well being and...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 8, 20211 min read
Parenting is not “One Size Fits All”
Parenting is not “one size fits all.” Our needs and values are all unique and our family and parenting style should ultimately be a...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 1, 20212 min read
Respond More Than You React
What is the difference between responding and reacting? Responding is when the words and actions that you use to address a situation are...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Dec 18, 20201 min read
Allowing Space for Contradictory Feelings
It is okay to look forward to the holidays but also be sad about all the things that are missing this year. It is okay to be anxious...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Dec 3, 20203 min read
The Holidays, Covid, and Grief
Everything is different right now, but the holiday season makes these differences especially pronounced. This time of year is typically...
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