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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

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.

Don’t Panic if Your Kids Don’t Want to Share Every Detail About School!

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

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

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...

Helping Kids Meet Responsibilities and Expectations

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

Oct 20, 2021
1 min

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 1, 2021
2 min

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...

Allowing Space for Contradictory Feelings

Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan

Dec 18, 2020
1 min

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

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

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