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The Evolution of Parent-Child Relationships: Finding Balance in Modern Families

All Articles, Anxiety, Parenting, Therapy

A recent New York Times analysis challenged long-held assumptions about parent-child relationships in adulthood. The study revealed that despite concerns about “snowplow parents” and “failure to launch,” increased parental involvement during young adulthood might actually foster positive outcomes. At The Midtown Practice, we speak to countless parents and their adult …

Sep 9

10 Tips From a Psychotherapist To Engage Your Kids Beyond “How Was School Today?”

All Articles, Children and Adolescents, Parenting

By Julia Samton

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 …

Aug 27

Five Steps to Ease the Pain of Back to School Anxiety

All Articles, Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Parenting, Stress

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 …

Aug 14

What Are the Benefits of Family Therapy in NYC?

All Articles, Children and Adolescents, Parenting, Therapy

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 …

Jul 24

The Importance of Tailored Mental Health Care for Children and Teens

All Articles, Children and Adolescents, Parenting, Teletherapy, Therapy

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 …

Jan 16

Identifying the Signs: How to Identify When Your Teen Needs Help

All Articles, Children and Adolescents, Parenting

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 …

Oct 24

Five Great Things About Being a Single Mother by Choice

All Articles, Children and Adolescents, Parenting

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 …

Oct 10

Parenting Tools for a New September

All Articles, Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Covid, Parenting, Stress, Therapy, Uncategorized

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 …

Oct 10

Back to school jitters or clinical anxiety? How to tell the difference and how psychotherapy can help

All Articles, Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Finding Therapy, Parenting, Stress, Therapy, Uncategorized

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 …

Oct 7

How to Talk to Your Teen about Suicide

All Articles, Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Covid, Depression, Parenting, Stress, Uncategorized

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 …

Oct 7

Your Child is Diagnosed with ADHD, Now What?

ADHD, All Articles, Children and Adolescents, Parenting

Sophia was at work when her phone rang. She looked down at the caller-id and immediately felt a pit in her stomach. It was Jack’s school again. What was it this time? His inability to wait his turn during a class discussion? Trouble settling down after gym? Storming off after …

Oct 7

Why Are Kids So Stressed Today?

All Articles, Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Parenting, Stress, Uncategorized

Stress is part of daily life no matter one’s age, and children and teens are not immune. With each passing year, life seems to move faster and become more complicated. The stakes seem to get higher, and even mundane activities become competitive amongst peers and on social media. We might ask ourselves, …

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The Evolution of Parent-Child Relationships: Finding Balance in Modern Families

10 Tips From a Psychotherapist To Engage Your Kids Beyond “How Was School Today?”

Five Steps to Ease the Pain of Back to School Anxiety

What Are the Benefits of Family Therapy in NYC?

The Importance of Tailored Mental Health Care for Children and Teens

Identifying the Signs: How to Identify When Your Teen Needs Help

Five Great Things About Being a Single Mother by Choice

Parenting Tools for a New September

Back to school jitters or clinical anxiety? How to tell the difference and how psychotherapy can help

How to Talk to Your Teen about Suicide

Your Child is Diagnosed with ADHD, Now What?

Why Are Kids So Stressed Today?

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