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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Licensed Psychologist
Therapy, Consultation, and Coaching for Parents and Caregivers
TIPS AND GUIDANCE
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Managing Maycember
Figuring out how to manage the busy moments of parenthood by making intentional choices on how we spend our time, money, and attention.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
May 146 min read
Setting Boundaries While Also Allowing for Autonomy Around Your Child’s Decision-Making
Parenting tip! Yes, as parents we want to validate our kids and give them autonomy, but that doesn’t have to be limitless. We get to set...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Transitions can he hard
Transitions are an in-between. They are a point of change. An inflection point where one moves from one thing to the next.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Feb 15, 20231 min read
Holidays can be complicated
The holidays can be filled with festivities, excitement, and love, but for many people they are also a time for more complicated feelings
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Nov 18, 20221 min read
New Things Can Be Uncomfortable- That is Normal and Okay
If you are trying to do something new or different and it feels really uncomfortable, that is okay.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Nov 14, 20221 min read
Supporting your Child During a Meltdown is Hard!
Staying calm and helping to hold someone in their moment of distress is hard! Do your best and be kind to yourself if you struggle with this
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Nov 2, 20221 min read
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
Oct 27, 20221 min read
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.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Sep 20, 20221 min read
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
Sep 9, 20221 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
May 25, 20222 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 30, 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
Mar 16, 20221 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 25, 20214 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
Jan 7, 20211 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 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
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