IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD by Dr. Daniel N. Watter

Psychotherapists are rarely portrayed with accuracy in films and on television. Typically, we are seen as deranged psychotic murderers, (i.e. Michael Caine in Dressed to Kill), bumbling fools who can barely function, (i.e. Hugh Grant in Nine Months), or genius detectives who solve great mysteries, (i.e. Richard Gere in Final Analysis and Primal Fear). None […]

What happens to our memories as we fall asleep? By Dr. Ashley Gorman

Many of us read before we go to bed. This activity is helpful in allowing our minds to relax and cue our bodies that it’s time to sleep. But, have you ever noticed that sometimes you forget what you have read just before falling sleep? When you pick up your book the next day, does […]

How Can I Help My Anxious Child in a Social Situation? By Dr. Carly Orenstein

For many kids, adjusting to different social situations, whether it’s a playdate or a birthday party, can be difficult. Even if the child wants to attend the party or playdate, it may require significant patience and persistence from parents in order for the child to succeed. It also may be painful for parents to then […]

When is ADHD not (just) ADHD? By Dr. Daniel DaSilva

Homework time. For many children and families, it is a dreaded part of the day, particularly for children who struggle.  It’s just like the day before and the day before that, ever since the second week of school. You guide your child to the kitchen table or the desk in their room or some other […]