When my youngest son was 8, he came home from school, slammed his backpack on the floor, and proceeded to move...
AUTHOR:
Dr. Zia Lakdawalla
Building Resilient Kids with the Secure Base
When we think about raising emotionally healthy children, one concept stands at the forefront of developmental...
Breaking the Reassurance Trap: Nurturing Resilience in Anxious Children
As a parent of an anxious child, I've seen firsthand how our natural instinct to protect and comfort can...
Nurturing Emotional Expression in Children
In my years of working with families, I've noticed there are some children whose emotions are clear and observable,...
Revolutionize Parenting with the LET THEM Theory
Parenting is a journey filled with moments where we question our approaches, worry about making mistakes, and...
Parent vs. Child Therapy: Comparing SPACE and CBT for Childhood Anxiety
When it comes to treating childhood anxiety, parents and mental health professionals now have access to two...
A Parent’s Guide to Starting Child/Teen Therapy at FFEW
Taking the first step towards your child's mental health journey can feel overwhelming, but it's also one of...
Mastering Patience: A Guide for Mindful Parenting
As parents, we often find ourselves juggling countless responsibilities, from managing household chores to...
How to Help Your Child Sleep Better: Expert Tips
One of the most common concerns parents bring to me is their child's difficulty falling asleep. This is either...
Helping Children Navigate Anxiety-Related Tummy Troubles
As a child psychologist, we get many referrals for kiddos that experience persistent tummy aches, and of course,...
Empower Your Kids: The Key to Lifelong Independence
What parent doesn't want the very best for their child? All of us are harwired and motivated to protect them,...
Fostering Genuine Gratitude in Children
The world we live in today is full of immediate gratification. Adults and children can wish for something and...
Understanding and Addressing Depression in Children and Adolescents
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects many children today, and it's a serious problem. To best...
Effective Strategies for Managing Child Entitlement
Do you ever feel like your child thinks the world revolves around them? You're not alone. As parents, we pour our...
How Unstructured Play in Childhood Builds Coping Skills
As parents, we're bombarded with structured activities, educational apps, and scheduled playdates. But we are missing...
Self-Validation for Parents: Filling Your Own Cup Before Serving Others
Parenting is a wild ride, and if you are like most parents- you're usually so busy keeping your little humans alive...
The Power of Boundaries: Why Your Kids Are Secretly Begging for Limits (And Why They’re So Hard to Set)
Setting boundaries with our kids seems like it should be straightforward – after all, we're the adults, right? But any...
Parental Attention: How Your Focus Shapes Your Child’s Behavior
As a mom and clinical psychologist, I've seen firsthand how our attention as parents can be like a superpower - it can...
Helping Children Embrace Imperfection
Perfectionism in children can be a source of significant stress and anxiety, often leading to negative self-talk, fear...
Navigating the Digital Age: The Impact on Youth Mental Health
In today's digital age, it's impossible to ignore the pervasive influence of platforms like Instagram, TikTok,...