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Raising an Infant with FPIES (Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome): 8 Tips From a Child Therapist in Scotch Plains, NJ

Posted Kerry Isgur, LCSWPosted in Food allergies, Kerry Isgur, Parents

Raising an infant is a journey filled with joys, challenges, and countless learning moments. When your child has Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), the already difficult journey of parenting becomes even more challenging and complex.  What Is FPIES? Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES) is a rare type of food allergy that affects the gastrointestinal system. […]

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What’s the Difference Between a Therapist and a Psychiatrist?

Posted Kerry Isgur, LCSWPosted in Adults, Children, Kerry Isgur, Parents, Teens

Both therapists and psychiatrists specialize in working with individuals to improve their emotional and psychological health and well-being. While both types of practitioners share the goal of mental wellness, their training and treatment styles of a therapist and psychiatrist can vary significantly. Psychiatry  Psychiatry is a branch of medicine. All psychiatrists have attended medical school […]

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How to Talk to Your Child about School Shootings and Violence

Posted Kerry Isgur, LCSWPosted in Anxiety, Children, Kerry Isgur, Parents, Teens, Trauma

High profile acts of violence, especially school shootings, can be frightening and confusing to children. Even well-intentioned safety measures like ‘active shooter drills’ at schools can also amplify intense worries in children who fear their friends or loved ones’ safety.  Step 1: Reassure your child that they are safe. Emphasize that schools are very safe. […]

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6 Ways Parents Can Combat Rape Culture: Part One

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What is Rape Culture?  Rape culture is a social environment in which sexual violence against women is normalized through media, culture, and everyday interactions. Rape culture is perpetuated through misogynistic language and the objectification of feminine bodies, and furthermore the glamorization of sexual violence. These elements contribute to a culture that disregards the right to […]

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Navigating the 3 Types of Teen Independence

Posted Kerry Isgur, LCSWPosted in Kerry Isgur, Parents, Teens

Early adolescence is a turbulent time of enormous physical, emotional, cognitive, and social changes and growth. Adolescence is a time to practice self-governance by feeling, behaving, and thinking independently. This is the groundwork for becoming a confident, independent adult who is not unduly influenced by other people or forces. This can be a challenging time […]