Something for Parents to Heed.

A study that was conducted at University College in London found that people who perceived their parents to be a little less psychologically controlling and exercising more caring as they were growing up were likely to be happier and more satisfied as adults.  Conversely, people whose parents applied greater psychological control as they were growing up exhibited significantly lower mental well-being.

The lead author of the study, Mai Stafford went on to opine… that people whose parents showed warmth and responsiveness had higher life satisfaction and better mental wellbeing throughout early, middle, and late adulthood. In other words, you might not see these positive character traits manifest themselves until later in their lives.

Many times, when your child is misbehaving and developing signs that a child psychologist needs to visit with them the answer is right there in the mirror.  How about calling me Dr. Steven Sussman and we will discuss your particular challenge with your child (or children)?  I work from my office in Mountainside NJ. Please call me at (908) 217-8106.

It’s Okay…They’ll Outgrow it.

It was once thought that children simply outgrow ADHD as they age and mature.  As we now know, although ADHD begins in childhood, troubling symptoms can continue into adolescence and beyond throughout the life of your offspring.  While some youngsters may seem to outgrow the disorder, in most cases kids with ADHD grow up to be adults with ADHD.

I have discovered through decades of experience that although ADHD is chronic in its very nature, symptoms may certainly present themselves in differing ways as a person moves through life’s stages.  One thing seems certain, kids and teens whose ADHD has been addressed over the years will have a range of resources from which to draw.

I am here to help.  Heaven knows that after what we have gone through in New York and New Jersey treating ADHD may be just one of your many concerns, but definitely an important one!  My name is Dr. Steven Sussman a noted child psychologist practicing from my office located in Mountainside NJ.  Let’s talk about your kid(s).  Call me at (908) 217-8106.