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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Licensed Psychologist
Therapy, Consultation, and Coaching for Parents and Caregivers
TIPS AND GUIDANCE
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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
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 20, 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
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
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
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 20, 20211 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
Oct 1, 20212 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 18, 20201 min read
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