by Izzy Kalman
Do kids pick on you? Do they make fun of you, spread nasty rumors, or make insulting gestures? Do they hit you or threaten you? Do they exclude you from their group?
Wouldn’t it be great to live a life in which no one bullied you? Schools all over the country have been adopting [...]

Why This Therapeutic Intervention Works
By Caryn Sabes Hacker, ACSW, DCSW

A soft blanket is tucked under a petite chin while a child snuggles into a parental hug.  Larger hands open a smaller book and the bedtime ritual begins.  An adult voice reads aloud: “Once upon a time…”     Even now as a grown-up, these words trigger a [...]

Q. Since the recession our neighborhood is experiencing an increase of car break-ins and vandalism. My child seems to be more anxious than usual and now wants to sleep in our bed every night. What can I do to keep her out of my bed?
 
Answers:
1. You can set up a sleep area on the floor of your [...]