Most kids would sooner give up candy and maybe even an hour of Instagram than answer the question, “How was school today?” Why, exactly, is this question so objectionable? For kids, it is cliche, boring, and unengaging. For parents, it warrants one-word, monosyllabic answers such as “fine” when they prefer …
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Imagine having to start a new job, surrounded by peers you do not know, with a new boss who would evaluate you daily. How would you feel? Scared and anxious? Adults often forget what we expect of our kids every September and how we would feel if we were in …
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Every family experiences hardships, conflict, and struggle. When tension and stress begin to impact how family members relate or connect to one another, family therapy can be a valuable tool to support the entire system. Benefits of Family Therapy Family therapy at The Midtown Practice (TMP) can support families dealing …
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Raising children is one of life’s greatest rewards and challenges. Balancing careers, relationships, and personal health while prioritizing family needs can feel overwhelming. Modern parents often ask: How can we raise independent, successful children without overparenting? How do we maintain our identity while meeting our children’s needs? At The Midtown …
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If you’re concerned about your child’s mental health, you’re not alone. Anxiety and depression are rising among young people in unprecedented ways. As Matt Richtel of The New York Times notes, “American adolescence is undergoing a drastic change.” Thirty years ago, the most significant public health threats to teenagers were …
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Navigating a relationship with a loved one who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be an immense challenge, especially when that person is a parent. Parental bonds are some of our most foundational and influential relationships, shaping our sense of self and patterns of relating to others. When a mental …
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Recently, Jenny was never sure what kind of mood her 16 year old daughter, Lauren, would be in when she returned from work. Today was no different. She walked into the house and noted absolute silence. Lauren was in her room with the door shut. Jenny knocked lightly on Lauren’s …
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Many women grow up imagining a “traditional family.” They imagine finding a partner, deciding to have a baby, and creating that family together. For some women, not only did this image not pan out, it no longer has to. Many women are making the decision to have a child on …
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By Lesley Alderman, LMSW One of my favorite household gizmos is my P-Touch label maker. Organizing my papers in file folders and putting labels on the folders helps me to feel organized and calm. The Power of Labeling Feelings Labeling feelings can have a similar soothing effect. Let’s say you …
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Summer is almost over and September is upon us. If you’re looking for helpful parenting tools for a new September, you have come to the right place. If we are lucky this should be a wonderful month, especially if there are no COVID surprises in store for us. Back in …
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For many, fall suggests foliage, essence of pumpkin spice, apple picking, and the folly of Halloween and hayrides. At the same time, it ushers in back-to-school jitters, social challenges, schedules full of commitments, and academic anxiety. When negative emotions become overwhelming, they can interfere with quality of life, as well …
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Let’s Talk Statistics The pandemic has brought many aspects of mental health, not often previously addressed, in open conversation. The topic of teenage suicide that was not commonly discussed, is now often in the news. If you are the parent of a teenager, the following statistic is directed at you: there …
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