Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Back to school!
Back to school is especially emotionally fraught this year- for kids, parents, and teachers alike. The good thing is that most kids are...
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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
- Jul 28, 2020
- 1 min
Moving Forward Through Fear
We all have moments in our lives where circumstances feel particularly hard. When problems seem really big and everything can feel...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1 min
You are Allowed to Change your Mind!
If something in your life isn’t working for you anymore, OR you made a decision and the results aren’t what you expected, OR you’ve...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Jul 7, 2020
- 1 min
Should my kids go to camp? Making decisions in the time of COVID-19.
Now that things are opening back up in many places, how do you make decisions for what activities to say yes to and what to stay away...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Jun 9, 2020
- 1 min
Creating space for difficult conversations
Everything is hard right now and everything feels broken. Calls to listen and understand are so important, but listening to people who...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Jun 5, 2020
- 1 min
Support Guidelines for Tough Times
“Love in, dump out.” Consider this when looking to support someone suffering a loss. There is a lot of collective trauma right now, both...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- May 28, 2020
- 1 min
Kindergarten Redshirting: To send or not to send
Some guidance and considerations for parents trying to decide whether to delay kindergarten for kids who have birthdates just before...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- May 27, 2020
- 1 min
Aim for Connection
You don’t need to know how to fix every problem and not every problem can be fixed. Having the courage to sit with someone in their...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- May 11, 2020
- 1 min
Focus on Comfort and Love
(Originally posted on Facebook and Instagram on 5/1/2020) Pandemics are hard. Social distancing is hard. Remote learning is hard....
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- May 11, 2020
- 1 min
Remote Learning and Pandemics
(Originally posted on Facebook and Instagram on 4/15/2020) Parents, you have enough to worry about, especially right now. Please don’t...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- May 11, 2020
- 1 min
Helping Kids through the Covid Crisis
(Originally published on Facebook and Instagram on 3/16/2020): We are in a tough moment right now, but we can do this. Social distancing...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Feb 28, 2020
- 1 min
Finding Calm During Anxious Times
Is it just me or has this week been especially fraught with anxiety? From politics to viruses. Plus, it is still February even though my...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Feb 4, 2020
- 2 min
Creating a Culture of Care
Lately, between managing sick kids and helping plan for an aging family member, I've been thinking a lot about the concept of "care."...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Jan 16, 2020
- 1 min
Transitions are hard
Transitions can be hard and January is a month that we often think a lot about change. We create resolutions and we vow to better...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Jan 3, 2020
- 1 min
New year, new decade!
We can’t always predict or control what life will throw at us or which people will be put in our path. However, by working to meet each...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Dec 14, 2019
- 1 min
Accepting Children as their Authentic Selves
Every child (and every person) has their unique strengths, interests, personality style, and areas of difficulty. Children are also...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Dec 8, 2019
- 2 min
How Allowing for Mistakes and Failure can promote Growth
The other day my 3rd grader forgot his homework. I noticed it on the kitchen table about 10 minutes after he left for school. My first...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
- Dec 4, 2019
- 4 min
Holiday Survival Tips for Parents
Holiday season is busy. There are countless gatherings, exciting winter events, and adventures to do with the children. On top of that,...
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