IN STEP ARTICLES
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I know that for many of you, there may not be time to read this blog as we race to finish for the end of...“A Teen’s Perspective on Motivation”
Ann Dolin, of Educational Connections, has written an interesting article about the idea of motivation in teens (or lack thereof). What I love about it...“I have needs, too!”
In Step hosted a “Siblings of Special Needs Kids” workshop led by Melanie Kaplan, LCSW, this weekend at our Sterling office. It was a huge...“I’m Bored!”
Kids! What’s the matter with kids today? Do any of these questions sound familiar? “I’m bored.” “Who cares?” “Why do I have to do this...“Stop Googling. Let’s Talk.”
I have some major concerns about how communication through technology influences a child’s ability to empathize and communicate in a fully present way. Much of...“Why Is Everyone Always Mad At Me?”
Not being able to read social cues is a problem for many children. Everyone learns at their own pace, and learning to read social cues...“You don’t know what you don’t know”
This is something my mom used to say to me. It’s one of those mom’isms that you just kind of shake your head at, but...“Mom, I just don’t fit in…”
Many children feel like they don’t fit in at some point. Even adults feel that way occasionally: We all experience being “alone in a room...“Mom, I just don’t fit in…”
Information for Parents Many children feel like they don’t fit in at some point. Even adults feel that way occasionally: we all experience being “alone...A Cry for Help
Dear Cathi, My 14 year old son has been texting another 8th grader who says she is bulimic and cutting. He has told her to...A Hippo in a China Shop
Hi Everyone! I wanted to take a moment, on this, my first attempt at this style of “blogging”, to thank everyone for the comments you...A Wonderful Saturday Afternoon in Ashburn; Developing Social IQ Skills in the Gifted Child
While appearing mature and self assured on the outside, intellectually gifted children often feel confused, lonely and misunderstood. Frequently, their intellectual abilities are not in...Accept and Encourage, Avoid Overload
We recently posted an article on Facebook about diagnosing girls on the spectrum and it yielded some good questions. Dear Cathi, My daughter, Emily, is...ADHD: Understanding social differences between boys and girls
Cathi Cohen, LCSW For the child with ADHD, there are many common characteristics in both sexes but they surface and get played out quite differently...ADHD: Understanding social differences between boys and girls
For the child with ADHD, there are many common characteristics in both sexes but they surface and get played out quite differently between boys and...Ah, Summer.
Cathi Cohen, LCSW Remember when you were a child and you couldn’t wait for school to end and the long days of summer to begin?...Alex’s Lemonade Stand
So many of us have been touched by cancer; mothers, brothers, children and friends. I have family members and close friends who are fighting right...Am I Sending a Growth Mindset Message to my Child?
“Parents think they can hand children permanent confidence — like a gift — by praising their brains and talent. It doesn’t work, and in fact...Anger is not a Four Letter Word
Dear Cathi, I worry about my daughter, Claire. She seems to keep things bottled up inside. Her teachers always tell me how “easy going” she...Anger Management Groups for All Ages
Anger is often the emotion most difficult to understand, to “manage,” and most importantly, to control. It can take away our breath, start our heart...Anger Management Resources – Anger: Friend or Foe?
Josh Cordonnier, LCSW Anger: Friend or Foe? Anger is often the emotion most difficult to understand, to “manage,” and most importantly, to control. It can...Anger: Taming the Tiger Within
Cathi Cohen, LCSW Anger is a natural emotion, but a complicated one. For kids and adults alike, anger often comes at a cost. Gone unchecked,...Animal Yoga; Reducing Stress One Crocodile at a Time
One of the phases in Stepping Stones-our social skills training program for kids and parents-is Stress Management. When we reflect on childhood, we often think...Stay Informed
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