Simple Steps For Families To Conquer The Worry Monster
Does your child worry too much? Do you worry too much? Assemble your "Coping Toolbox" and conquer the Worry Monster!read more
View ArticleBecome Friends with the Monster in 2014
The lyrics to Eminem's popular song MONSTER tell his story — about what the worry monster whispers to him and how he deals with his own OCD by becoming "friends with the monster....under [his] bed." In...
View ArticleWho Has Time to Meditate? You Do!
As a psychologist, I have been drawn towards Eastern philosophies of thinking and meditative techniques associated with present moment living. I am often asked what is the single most effective way to...
View ArticleGratitude: What I Learned from Anne Frank and My Grandma
My wife and I took our three children to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to see the Anne Frank exhibit. Why? Because my oldest daughter is studying Anne Frank in school, we are Jewish, and...it...
View ArticleBuilding a Success Ladder
One of the biggest issues parents face is teaching their children to deal with normal everyday fears and worries—issues that we all face. Providing a toolbox of coping strategies is one way to turn...
View Article"I Came for My Child but This Is Really About Me"
When I talk to audiences, I see different responses from parents. Some folks are listening and engaged and others are nodding. Others look at me with wide eyes and an intense stare —these are the...
View ArticleAutism and Anxiety: Common Companions
Did you know that an autism diagnosis often always includes the need for anxiety management? In honor of Autism Awareness Month (April), I'm discussing strategies for parents with children on the...
View ArticleA First-Person Perspective on Anxiety and Autism
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, I interviewed Dr. Catharine Alvarez so that she could share her perspective on autism and anxiety as an adult on the autism spectrum. We hear primarily about...
View ArticleMay Is Mental Health Month: An Interview with Stephen Shore
May is Mental Health Month and today I welcome guest Stephen Shore. Stephen has been traveling internationally lecturing about autism and education most recently to Russia and Morocco. He is on the...
View ArticleWhat I Learned From My Dad About Being a Father
As I continue on this journey called fatherhood, I'm doing my best to fall back on what my own Dad taught me – to be kind, consistent, and predictable. read more
View ArticleGraduation, Commencement, and Moving On: Family Transitions
There are few things that are certain in our world, and one of them is change. Change is inevitable and so too is our kids (and us) growing up (and old). Even if we are aware of this reality, no matter...
View ArticleTaming Normal Teen Anxiety
During the teen years, successful parenting means letting your teenagers know that you have empathy for their experience, that you’ve been there yourself, and that the anxieties and issues that arise...
View ArticleMedia and Technology are The Worry Monster’s Biggest Ally
In my practice, I often discuss technology and media and I teach the need to monitor it for ourselves and for our children. If you or your child is prone towards anxiety and worry (The Worry Monster),...
View ArticleEbola 101: Managing Our Children’s Fears
The current situation with Ebola is very scary to think about, but there is nothing we can do about it. Our job as parents is to help our children deal with worrisome information by understanding how...
View ArticleThis Halloween, Banish The Boo For Anxious Children
This Halloween, banish the boo and conquer the (worry) monster! If your child is anxious about this spooky holiday, follow my simple rules to make Halloween full of treats and not tricks.read more
View Article'Tis the Season of Eating: Don’t Feed Your Anxiety
This holiday season, take care of yourself with a balanced diet of whole foods that pack a vitamin and mineral punch to keep your body and mind healthy.read more
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