Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
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...
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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Licensed Psychologist
Online Psychotherapy and Consultation for Parents in New York State
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!
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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- May 25, 2022
- 2 min
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, 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 30, 2022
- 1 min
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, 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
- Nov 30, 2021
- 1 min
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, 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 8, 2021
- 1 min
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, 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...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
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, 2020
- 1 min
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, 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
- Dec 3, 2020
- 3 min
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, 2020
- 5 min
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...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Nov 5, 2020
- 3 min
Encouraging Resiliency
Encouraging Resiliency Tips for raising kids who can manage stress and negotiate challenges Focus on Effort and Progress, Not Outcome...
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...
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