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TIPS AND GUIDANCE
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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 9, 20232 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
Jan 6, 20231 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
Dec 6, 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 18, 20221 min read
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 14, 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
Nov 2, 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 27, 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
Oct 6, 20221 min read
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 9, 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
Sep 1, 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
Aug 4, 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
Jul 29, 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
Jun 21, 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
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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
Mar 16, 20221 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...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Dec 3, 20203 min read
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