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 admin | May 3, 2023 | Social Skills
Anna, who is twelve, has asthma. She receives her medical care in a clinic connected to an academic hospital while living in a low-income area. Even with competent medical care, Anna’s asthma continues to be not well under control. She missed over two weeks of...
by admin | Jun 23, 2022 | Parenting, Social Skills, summer time, Tips For Improving Motivation When You’re Depressed
If you’re like many parents, your child’s summer may already be booked up with “enriching activities.” Rigorous math or computer camps, intense sports camps, doubling up on dance and gymnastics, or an ambitious summer reading list. But when...
by Sharon Arbel | May 1, 2021 | Social Skills
This pandemic has taken a toll on our kids. The social isolation over the past year has led to a significant loss of social skills, and this is on top of an already existing preference for playing and socializing using screens. The combination of these two factors...
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