Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
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...
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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Licensed Psychologist
Online and In-Person Psychotherapy, Consultation, and Coaching for Parents on Long Island, NY
TIPS AND GUIDANCE
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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jun 21, 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 17, 20221 min read
Transitions can be complicated (Even the “good” ones)!
Transitions can be hard for kids, including those we often think of as “positive” transitions such as the end of the school year or...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
May 25, 20222 min read
Talking To Your Kids About the Texas School Shooting
The most recent mass shooting in the elementary school in Texas is horrific. Here are a a few tips on how you can address it at home.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Apr 12, 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
Mar 30, 20221 min read
Connection and Community
“holding value in our relationships and choosing an approach that preserves our connectedness can be a guiding light”
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Mar 16, 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
Nov 30, 20211 min read
Cultivating Resiliency
We could all use a little more resiliency right now! Here are a few tips to help you get by when times are tough. Remember: Taking care...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 20, 20211 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 8, 20211 min read
Parenting is not “One Size Fits All”
Parenting is not “one size fits all.” Our needs and values are all unique and our family and parenting style should ultimately be a...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 1, 20212 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
May 20, 20211 min read
Tricky Transitions: End of school year and graduations
Change is hard! Learn about signs that your child may be struggling with a transition and strategies for supporting them through it.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Being proactive
Before you go into a store or restaurant. If your child wants to bring a favorite toy somewhere. When there will be a time limit for a...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Mar 25, 20211 min read
Making space for your kids
Making space for the physical things that are important to your kids is way of making them feel valued and seen. How do you make space...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jan 25, 20214 min read
Setting Boundaries with Kids
We are told that boundaries are important, but what do boundaries and boundary setting mean and why are they helpful for children?
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jan 7, 20211 min read
January Reflection and Resolution
January. The dark, cold, murky time of year where we exit the holiday pandemonium and enter a period often marked by reflection and...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Dec 23, 20201 min read
Helping Kids Manage Holiday Disappointment
The holidays are going to look a lot different this year. Here are some tips for helping your kids manage everything they might be feeling.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Dec 18, 20201 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 3, 20203 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
Nov 19, 20205 min read
Now is the Time for Grit
Things are hard right now. For so many reasons: Covid, remote learning, our shaky economy, political uncertainty- I’m looking at you. We...
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