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TIPS AND GUIDANCE
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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
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
Dec 3, 20203 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...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Nov 19, 20205 min read
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
Nov 5, 20203 min read
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...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 26, 20202 min read
Connect With Your Kids Through Joy
Joy is a building block of relationships. When you use happy moments to build a trusting, secure connection with your child(ren), it will he
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 15, 20201 min read
Walking Away From Conflict
Ask yourself:
Where do I stand on this?
What are my non-negotiables?
Will my engagement lead to productive understanding? Compromise? Change
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Sep 30, 20201 min read
Remote Learning Survival Tips!
Virtual hugs to all of the students and families navigating remote learning this school year- both full-time or through hybrid models. ...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Sep 21, 20203 min read
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...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Sep 10, 20201 min read
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 28, 20201 min read
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 21, 20201 min read
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
Jul 7, 20201 min read
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 9, 20201 min read
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
Jun 5, 20201 min read
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 28, 20201 min read
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 27, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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, 20201 min read
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
May 11, 20201 min read
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 28, 20201 min read
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