Someone brought this website to my attention, where I was named one of the "Best Marriage Counselors" in Long Beach 4 years in a row. I could not have the thriving private practice that I have if it weren't for my clients who are willing to...
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Balancing Discipline and Self-Esteem in Children One of your main goals as a parent should be to raise a child who is kind, confident, and one who knows right from wrong. Getting them to that point takes some real work on your part, and one of...
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Why do parents favor one kid over the other? This concept that I am about to describe is considered “favoring” most kids. This concept that I am about to describe is considered a “lose-lose” by most parents. Let me explain. Let’s take a family...
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Getting Your Kids to Play Without Screens and Technology While gaming devices, tablets, and smartphones are everywhere you turn nowadays, it easy to forget that they are all still a relatively new invention. There are plenty of parents who can...
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How can I help my kid make better decisions? In the 23 years I have been working with kids in a therapeutic setting, I have heard this question a lot. What I end up helping parents with has more to do with how to teach your kids to think. Many...
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Should I let my kids have electronics? Love it or hate it, it’s very difficult to survive in the modern world without technology. But what about our children? Some people will tell you electronic devices are bad for kids and should be avoided at...
Read moreHow to help my middle schooler when they are stressed out about school?
How to help my middle schooler when they are stressed out about school? In the 23 years I have worked with kids, I have learned that the most important things you can teach them are: There are many options to get the success they want in life On...
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How a Parent Can Get Their Child to Play Again If you are the parent of a young child (I am not taking about teens), you are probably still at an age where you have a pretty clear recollection of what your childhood was like. For most of you...
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Are We Ready To Have Kids? Tips From A Couples Therapist In Long Beach Adding a child to your family is a huge commitment, one that you and your partner should discuss in depth before making the decision. Here are some things you and your partner...
Read moreSurviving Summer Vacation With Kids At Home From School
Surviving Summer Vacation With Kids At Home From School For working parents, the summer break can present a bit of a logistical nightmare, as it means that the kids will need attention for a period of up to 3 months. Additionally, if you have...
Read moreWays to Help Your Child Cope when a Friend Moves Away. Tips From A Child Therapist in Long Beach.
Ways to Help Your Child Cope when a Friend Moves Away. Tips From A Child Therapist in Long Beach. Moving is stressful for a child, but it’s also hard on the close friends that are left behind. Here are a few ways to help ease the trauma of loss...
Read moreHelping Your Teen or Tween Adjust to a Move. Tips From A Teen Therapist in Long Beach.
Helping Your Teen or Tween Adjust to a Move. Tips From A Teen Therapist in Long Beach. Children of all ages thrive on familiarity and consistency, while moving is all about change and everything new. While children are resilient, it can be...
Read moreCan teenagers go to counseling without their parents’ permission?
Can teenagers go to counseling without their parents’ permission? In California: Kids, at age 12, can consent to their own treatment without their parents even knowing they are going to counseling. Whether I agree or disagree as a clinician...
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