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!

Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan

Feb 15
1 min

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.

New Things Can Be Uncomfortable- That is Normal and Okay

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.

Parent Reframe: From “Good” and “Bad” to “For Me” or “Not for Me”

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 20, 2022
1 min

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

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

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.

You Are Your Child’s Most Valuable Advocate

Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan

Oct 26, 2020
2 min

You Are Your Child’s Most Valuable Advocate

When your child is having a hard time or is struggling with a challenge (such as in school, relationships, or another in his or her...

Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan

Licensed Psychologist
Online Psychotherapy and Consultation for Parents in New York State

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