One of Life’s Toughest Challenges…Being a Single Dad.

Could there be a more challenging assignment for a man than to become a new single dad with children at home? I can’t imagine! It does not matter if you have lost a spouse due to death, abandonment, divorce, or whatever, the transition is daunting. Let me help. I am a New York/New Jersey area child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman.

Here are some tips –

 

1.  Establish regular routines.

2.  If you are a dad with a daughter, help her find good female role models.

3.  Dole out household chores.

There are many more scenarios of course, and there will be a certain amount of “testing the boundaries” to be sure. My name again, is Dr. Steven Sussman and I have been practicing from my office in Mountainside, NJ for 30 years. Please let me help you through this trying time. Virtual sessions are now available. My phone number is (908) 217-8106 and my website is sussmankids.com.

How Much Hyperactivity is Normal?

If your child is hyperactive, it could be simply because they're just a kid. It is perfectly normal for children of all ages to have lots of energy…we would like to capture a modicum of that for ourselves! Dr. Steven Sussman, a noted child psychologist in the New York area, may help you define the difference between normal hyperactivity and ADHD in your child.

Here are some of the signs to look for with ADHD –

1.  Do they seem to be ALWAYS interrupting?

2.  Does your child have a great deal of difficulty following instructions?

3.  Are they constantly impatient?

4.  Do they seem to be speaking loudly out of turn?

There may be a fine line between normal child hyperactivity and a true case of ADHD. Mountainside, NJ child psychologist, Dr. Steven Sussman will help you determine where your kid stands on that “fine line.” Call Dr. Steven Sussman to discuss your child at (908) 217-8106. His impressive credentials are chronicled at sussmankids.com.