Don't Forget Mother's Day!

Things to do on Mother's Day
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Take mom, grandma and the whole family out with these Mother's Day events. Go on the town to eat, drink and lounge!  <click the link above for events information>

Don’t Let Children be the Innocent Victims of Our Stress.

As adults we all get stressed out from time to time.  If you are a parent you may try to hide your stress from your children and not burden them unduly.  You would never intentionally hurt your child, but carrying your worries home and heaping them on the household may be doing more damage than you could possibly know.

What do you do for a living?  When you come home from work your MOST important job begins…the job of mom or dad (or both).  You need to reach down for some positive energy.  Get involved with your child and enquire about their day.  This isn’t about “buying” your way into their lives.  It is about the meaningful minutes that you devote to them every day.

Stress is a powerful force and parenting is the most important job on earth.  Doctor Steven Sussman is a licensed child psychologist who will meet with you and your children to help carve out a better bond between you.  Dr. Sussman has offices in Union County New Jersey and Staten Island NY.  Give him a call today at (908) 217 8106.

How to Deal with Temper Tantrums.

When your kid has a meltdown…and let’s face it they all do from time to time, you may be inclined to overreact.  Kids between 1 and 4 have not had time to develop good coping skills.  Every tantrum that they throw comes from the same place.  They don’t get what they want exactly when they want it.  It is the only way they know how to communicate.

Here are a few tips to deal with the next tantrum.

1.  Give them some space.  They need time to let out their anger.

2.  Create a diversion.  Just get their mind off of the here and now.

3.  Try to understand what is actually bothering them even if you think you already know.

4.  Speak calmly.  This is a hard one to implement, but try to be the adult here.

5.  Give them a hug.  There is nothing better than a cuddly, honest hug at a time like this.

If your child is behaving in this manner WAY to often it is time to consult the advice of a professional. Doctor Steven Sussman is a licensed child psychologist who will talk to you as a dispassionate third party about your child’s temper tantrums.  Dr. Sussman has offices in Union County New Jersey and Staten Island NY.  Get a handle on the situation call him today at (908) 217 8106.