Anxiety
Helping Children deal with loss, tragedy, and fears
Written by Dr. John Carosso Tragedy happens: what can we say? Whether it’s a school shooting, car crash, natural disaster, or a natural death
Autism
Ten Tips for Managing Meltdowns
Written by Dr. Carosso It’s not uncommon that kids may become overly emotional, even tantrummatic at times. Parents typically ignore such behavior and send
School & Education
Smart vs. Wise: Which is Better?
The benefits of brilliance Okay, I know you want your kiddo to be smart, get good grades, and achieve lots of academic success. It’s
Anxiety
Separation Anxiety: A Kindergartner's Struggle
Written by Dr. John Carosso Off to school blues Have you had smooth experiences getting your kids off to school? I hope and trust that
Anxiety
Resiliency: Factors that Matter
Written by Dr. Carosso Why is it that some show resilience and bounce-back from bouts of depression, anxiety, and terrible life circumstances, while others
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia: What it is, and how to treat it
Written by Dr. John Carosso I am often asked, “does my child have dyslexia.” A follow-up question usually pertains to what exactly is “dyslexia”
Anxiety
Eight Things Parents Can Do About Bullying At School
Written by Dr. Robert A. Lowenstein MD Bullying at school has become a major source of anxiety and trauma for many children in school. Going
School & Education
A Prayer a Day Keeps Anger Away…?
Written by Dr. Carosso I was perusing a recent Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin and came across a research article that caught my attention. I
Behavioral Health
Underage Drinking at Home - Where are the Parents?
Written by: Dr. Robert A. Lowenstein MDOne of the things that really bothered me when my son was a high school teenager involved his receiving