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5 Ways to Support Your LGBTQ Child: Inviting In

Dr. J

Apr 4
4 min

5 Ways to Support Your LGBTQ Child: Inviting In

One helpful author discussed “coming out” as a Eurocentric concept. While coming out has been beneficial for some, Mr. Mychal Denzel Smith

Dr. Dowtin

Mar 8
9 min

How To: Antiracism for Children

This webinar contains inclusive conversations and skill-building strategies for parents, caregivers, early interventionists, psychologists,

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What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Method for Anxiety in Children?

Dr. Dowtin

Mar 1
5 min

What is the 5-4-3-2-1 Method for Anxiety in Children?

The 5-4-3-2-1 technique is a grounding strategy used to help a child in heightened moments of anxiety or emotional distress when no physical

Dr. Dowtin

Feb 22
6 min

Why Aren't Affirmations Working for Me?

Since you’ve clicked on this article, it is probably safe to assume that you have some reservations about positive self-affirmations, and li

How Do I Know If I Have Postpartum Depression?: Black Perinatal Mental Health

Dr. Dowtin

Feb 14
6 min

How Do I Know If I Have Postpartum Depression?: Black Perinatal Mental Health

If you are experiencing concerns regarding mental health during the perinatal period (before conception, during pregnancy, or up to two year

Playfully Developing: 6 Stages of Play Development

Dr. Dowtin

Feb 7
6 min

Playfully Developing: 6 Stages of Play Development

Play is the language of children. Interestingly, it is also the crux of many developmental areas in childhood that later inform who we are a

How Do Racist Ideas Develop in Children?

Dr. Dowtin

Jan 10
6 min

How Do Racist Ideas Develop in Children?

Have you ever stopped to wonder how our actions influence children's beliefs of racism? Many of us haven't. Explore race among children.

Does the Psychology of Manipulation Apply to Babies?

Dr. Dowtin

Dec 27, 2020
4 min

Does the Psychology of Manipulation Apply to Babies?

We all know about manipulation in relationships, but can babies maniuplate us too? A crying baby can make us question everything.

Dr. Dowtin

Dec 20, 2020
4 min

How Old is Too Old for Tantrums?

Tantrums can be hard to handle, especially if you are already tired and about to have a tantrum yourself. Learn about tantrum development.

Dr. Dowtin

Dec 5, 2020
4 min

What Exactly is Play Therapy?

Wouldn't it be great if we could ask a child how they are feeling and they could very clearly tell us? Play therapy allows us to do that!

Ms. Marianela Rodousakis, LCSW-C

Nov 13, 2020
3 min

Pandemic Parenting in a Bedroom Office

Suddenly, my house is not quite my home. The dining room - 5th grade classroom. The family room - 8th grade classroom. My bedroom = office.

Dr. Dowtin

Nov 5, 2020
3 min

Let's Play Awhile, Before It's Too Late

What do you think of when you see, hear, or feel the word, play? Come learn what play is to children.

Dr. Dowtin

Oct 10, 2020
3 min

My Child's Other Parent is "Crazy"

Let's be honest, co-parenting can be challenging for many caregivers regardless of their relationship status.

Dr. Dowtin

May 30, 2020
4 min

Black Lives Matter - Period: A series

You may feel helpless. You may feel enraged. You may feel guilty. While we are not okay, there are steps you can take toward healing.

Quiet the Panic in a Pandemic: Phone-Based Apps for Everyone

Jesús O. Barreto Abrams

Apr 6, 2020
5 min

Quiet the Panic in a Pandemic: Phone-Based Apps for Everyone

You will find a review of free phone-based applications (apps), for Android and iOS devices, that may be used during social distancing.

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Dr. Dowtin

Mar 23, 2020
3 min

Anxiety: Telework, COVID-19 & You

Right now, the world is responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It is a challenging time for many people. That is because...

Taking Care of You, Is Taking Care of Baby

Dr. Dowtin

Feb 9, 2020
2 min

Taking Care of You, Is Taking Care of Baby

Parental guilt is real, and it is unhealthy. Take a look at what science tells us about parents.

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