Just one more hour, I tell myself. Even as the words formulate in my mind, I know they are a lie. A lie that I have told myself over and over again. A lie that has time and time again resulted in sitting in a space in pain and trying to push through or pretend I […]
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. […]
As I reflect on my own grief hearing about the passing of former One Direction member, Liam Payne, I find myself wondering, how can the death of someone you’ve never met feel like losing a friend? As a teen therapist and grief counselor, this is also a question I often hear from clients after the […]
By: Sireesha Kolli, MD, and Jessica Pizzo, LCSW The transition to motherhood is often jarring – from the physical recovery, to the sleepless nights and a new world of monumental responsibility. The impact of judgments from others and immense societal pressures, can cause many new moms to suffer in silence. However, postpartum challenges are common. […]
Infidelity is a challenging experience that many couples face and it’s much more common than you might think. Infidelity can rock a relationship to its core, oftentimes shattering its original foundation. If you’ve done any unofficial research on infidelity to help you navigate this situation, you may have heard of Belgian-American Psychologist Esther Perel. Esther […]
If you’re reading this then the probability is your child has received a diagnosis of selective mutism. You might be experiencing a multitude of feelings ranging from sadness and worry to frustration and even anger. There might be waves of grief as you think about the dreams you had for your child; making friends at […]
In the world of sports, where precision, strategy, and performance reign supreme, it feels like making mistakes is not an option, whatsoever. Athletes, with their relentless pursuit of excellence, may struggle with the idea of errors. They find this unsettling, fearing that one misstep could cost them a game, a starting position, or even a […]
Being the parent of an anxious child can at times be a consistent struggle. If you are a parent who has experienced intense anxiety, you may understand that out-of-control feeling. If anxiety has never been an issue for you, you may find your child’s anxious behaviors baffling. Anxiety can gnaw at you. It makes it […]
In Star Light, Star Bright, Please Go to Bed Without a Fight, we saw how bedtime can be a challenge for anxious children. Let’s now dive into the key ingredients for creating the perfect recipe for your child’s bedtime routine. Consistency One of the most important components of a bedtime routine is a consistent, predictable, recurring […]
In recent years, vaping has emerged as a concerning trend among teenagers. It has become increasingly popular with teens, leaving many parents worried about their kids. Parents often wonder why, despite the many potential health consequences, teen vaping in NJ has become so normalized. I’ve written before about the dynamics of being a teenager. The […]