Losing a loved one can be difficult, but the death of a loved one around the holidays can be especially troubling. Holidays are often defined by time spent together as a family, so the death of a loved one during the holiday season can be an association with serious grief. Here are three tips you can use to help cope with grief following the death of a loved one during the holiday season.…
Read More »Many children exhibit repetitive tendencies from time to time. They may prefer a particular bedtime ritual or they may need to carry a certain toy or stuffed animal with them throughout the day. Parents may wonder if their child’s actions are normal or something to be concerned about. Distinguishing whether or not a child is displaying normal behavior or not can be difficult for a parent. Understanding obsessive compulsive disorder and knowing what symptoms to look for can help you determine if your child needs to be further evaluated by a child psychologist.…
Read More »No child is purposely wetting his or her bed. It’s an embarrassing event that causes parents to get frustrated and for everyone to be up in the middle of the night to replace the sheets and cover the mattress with a plastic protector. To make sure that you and your child are not getting up regularly in the middle of the night, you are going to want to make sure that you treat bedwetting as soon as possible.…
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