Setting Healthy Boundaries Around Screen Time for Kids and Teens As a therapist working with families, one of the most common challenges I hear about is the difficulty parents face in creating healthy boundaries around screen time. With the growing presence of...
Many children experience a mix of excitement and nervousness about school, but for some, these feelings can intensify into significant worry and anxiety. As a parent, it is tough to witness your child struggle with these emotions. To help them effectively in tackling...
The transition to summer is synonymous with a time of freedom and relaxation for children as they bid farewell to the structured routine of the school year. While allowing kids to unwind and enjoy their break is essential, maintaining a certain level of structure...
Making the decision to seek therapy can be a difficult and important step for parents and children alike. In many cases, it can actually be beneficial for a parent and child to see separate therapists! Family members typically have different treatment needs, and...
The holidays are here, which means a couple of weeks of kids being at home. So, what about activities for the break? Do not feel like you must fill every moment, even if you hear the words, "I'm bored" too many times a day. A little boredom can be a good thing. It...
When my teen gets up for a late breakfast, they glance at me while opening the fridge. “Did you hear about Colorado?” We look at each other for a moment longer. My teen is quite open about the community they are part of. From the Converse pride flag soles of their...
Should you share this information with your child? A few years ago, some of IFC’s therapists sat down with our Clinical Director, Ritamaria Laird, and had a conversation about diagnoses and children. They worked through many of the questions caregivers may ask...
Parents far and wide are preparing to launch their recent high-school grads into the next stage of their lives: college! Whether you send your student across the country or town, this milestone can bring various challenges and excitement about setting them off on...
Highland Park July 4th Shooting A few short weeks ago our community experienced a significant traumatic event. While enough time has passed for the news cycle to move on, we are still a community in need of healing. Whether you experienced the terror directly or...
“Why does my child get SO upset by something SO small?" Most (if not all) caregivers have experienced their child become intensely upset over something that seems small or even insignificant in the long run. They may go into a rage when you give them the flavor of...