Talking to Your Children about Mass Shootings, by Francine Rosenberg, Psy.D.

Parents today too often find themselves speaking to their children about the violence that seems to permeate the news. The recent school shooting in Texas raises questions for kids of all ages and has triggered many parents to ask us how to talk to them about it.  First take a moment to consider your own […]

Want Break the Procrastination Habit? Maybe Later . . . By Kenneth Freundlich, Ph.D.

Procrastination is nothing new. In 700 B.C., the ancient Greek poet, Hesiod proclaimed his tendency against procrastination in a poem, “Work and Days.” He said, “Do not put your work off till tomorrow and the day after.” Conversely, years later, Mark Twain quipped, “never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after […]

Discussing War On A Kid-Level, By Jayne Schachter, Ph.D.

Over the past several months, we have all witnessed the devastation of the Russian attacks on Ukraine. There are endless images and stories of death, destruction, and the flight of refugees, along with tales of heroism. Maybe your kids have seen frightening videos on social media or the news and are asking questions, or perhaps […]