Written by Dr. John Carosso I'm sorry, but it's that time again, and your kids will be back in the classroom before you know it. Summer vs. School Routine Need I mention the difference between summer and school-year routines? If you start about 2-3 weeks out (or even a month out), it’s much easier to […]
Written by Dr. John Carosso, Psy.D. Just around the corner I know it’s only April, but you and I both know that summer recess will be here before ya know it, so best to start planning and preparing now. There is lots to think about, and would hate to have you awaken that fateful day […]
Here are 5 foundational steps of getting your kid(s) to be compliant: 1. Relationship, Relationship, and more Relationship. If you don’t have a fun-loving and enjoyable relationship with your child, then you’re in for a really tough time. The goal is that your child wants to follow your directions, and wants a happy and harmonious […]
The benefits of brilliance I know you want your child to be smart, earn good grades, and achieve lots of academic success. It’s wonderful to see that ‘A’ on the report card, and it makes you feel proud and encouraged for your child’s future. I have lots of talks with parents about how to improve […]
The morning blues I’ve had quite a few kids in my office, as of late, struggling with separation anxiety and having a hard time getting to school. Maybe you’ve had a similar experience struggling through the morning routine, with your child fussing and wanting to stay home. I hope your kids have navigated this transition […]
Written By Dr. John Carosso Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! It's a tradition to run this post for the Holiday; hope you enjoy it, and wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas and Holiday Season. What I’m expected to do… As a psychologist, I’m expected to talk about traditional and clinically-relevant approaches to help […]
Recent Research Findings out of the Institute of Child Development and Human Capital Research Collaborative (say that three times real fast) at the University of Minnesota found that kids who were involved in full-day preschool ended-up being more prepared for Kindergarten than those kiddos who went half-day. As per the reported highlights of the study, […]
It's your turn Please let me know what topic(s) you'd like me to cover in upcoming blog posts, or questions you have about how to manage a particular situation with your child, or anything about kids you've been wondering about and want more explanation. Related posts: No related posts.
Why do kids get depressed? I work as a child psychologist, so obviously I come across quite a number kids struggling with feeling ‘down’ and with low self-esteem. There are common themes to this problem, and common causes. In many cases, there is long-standing genetic predisposition to the disorder (depression ‘runs in the family’) and […]
Given all the recent news regarding spanking and using a 'switch' to "teach children a lesson", I thought it would be a good time to revisit one of my earlier posts on this subject. Please pass it along: Does Spanking Work? Okay, as a professional I'm supposed to tell you that corporal punishment (spanking) is […]
