by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | Parenting
If you’ve ever been told that your child may benefit from testing, you may have quickly discovered that there are a lot of terms involved. Psychoeducational testing. Neuropsychological testing. Psychological testing. Academic testing. And then comes the obvious...
by Sharon Arbel | Aug 27, 2026 | Anxiety, Parenting
Let’s be honest, the start of a new school year comes with so many emotions. There can be excitement about seeing familiar friends again, curiosity about a new teacher, or maybe even some enthusiasm about new school supplies and a fresh start ahead. But back-to-school...
by Sharon Arbel | Jul 9, 2025 | Parenting, summer time, Therapy
Exploring the Loss of Structure, Increased Sibling Conflict, and Parental BurnoutBy Dr. Sharon Arbel, Licensed Clinical Psychologist As a clinical psychologist who works closely with families, I often see a surprising seasonal shift in parental stress beginning in...
by Sharon Arbel | Nov 11, 2024 | Parenting, Social Skills, Therapy
It’s that time of the year again: the time for parent-teacher conferences. Some parents relate to this day as “the annual what did I do wrong meeting” while others truly look forward to hearing all about their child. Honestly, as a parent and clinical psychologist I...
by Sharon Arbel | Oct 29, 2024 | Parenting, Relationships, Therapy
Chores are an excellent opportunity to teach our kids values, like family connection, giving, contribution, hard work, interdependence. They are ideal to use as a structure for building values, which is one of the many reasons that paying your child for doing chores...
by admin | Apr 10, 2024 | Parenting
Parenting is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys one can embark upon. Among the many challenges parents face, dealing with child misbehavior ranks high on the list. It’s easy to get frustrated or resort to punitive measures when...
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