I’m Here for the Parents Too.

One of the most important responsibilities which I undertake is to counsel parents about the advantages as well as the disadvantages of medication for their specific child or children.  My goal is always to prevent, eliminate, or at least lessen the use of medication in children. Medication often masks or temporarily ameliorate bad behavior instead of correcting it.

Positive behaviors…it sounds easy, but it can be quite challenging as it pertains to the adults who feel that they have the correct solutions.  One of my main goals is to empower parents…to give them the understanding as well as the skills necessary to improve their relationship with their kid.

Parents, youngsters, we are in this together!  Make no mistake about it.  Reconfiguring your relationships is my first and foremost effort.  Together, we will build a strong bond between parents and children that will last a lifetime.  Please give me a call for a in-office consultation at my Mountainside NJ office by calling (908) 217-8106.

Stability = Well Being.

It doesn’t take much research to suggest that children who experience multiple transitions in family structure may face worse developmental outcomes than children raised in stable two-parent families and perhaps even children raised in stable, single-parent families.  Yes, stability at home often equals your kid’s ability to cope in the real world.

The instability of family structure has become an increasingly significant part of children’s lives in the United States over the past half-century.  Repeated movements of parents and their partners and spouses in and out of the child’s household could produce a series of short-term crises that might reduce a child’s capacity for normal development.

None of this is an exact science.  Learned minds will continue to research family stability and how it affects the well-being of your kids.  We could all use a little help.  That comes in the form of Dr. Steven Sussman a noted New York/New Jersey child psychologist.  Sit down with Dr. Sussman and discuss your particular situation by calling (908) 217-8106.