Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
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...
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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Licensed Psychologist
Online Psychotherapy and Consultation for Parents in New York State
TIPS AND GUIDANCE
I'm excited to use this space to share ideas with you. I hope it feels relevant and helpful. If there is something specific you would like me to address, let me know!
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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Jan 6
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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 14, 2022
- 1 min
New Things Can Be Uncomfortable- That is Normal and Okay
If you are trying to do something new or different and it feels really uncomfortable, that is okay.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Nov 2, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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 9, 2022
- 1 min
Don’t Panic if Your Kids Don’t Want to Share Every Detail About School!
it is perfectly normal for your child to not rush out of school and tell you every detail about their day.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Mar 16, 2022
- 1 min
Meet Your Child Where They Are At
Considerations like these can give you helpful information and a starting point for how to best connect with or support your child.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Dec 3, 2020
- 3 min
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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