In this TV interview, Dr. Christopher McCarthy defines the core traits of effective limit setting and then how to best apply them for each age- early childhood, mid childhood, and adolescence.
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Now that school is back in full swing, hopefully, your child has been able to settle into some sort of standard routine. With any luck, a good night’s sleep has become part of that schedule. The amount of sleep your kids get matters, especially when they are stressed. A new study in Psychoneuroendocrinology suggests that […]
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Yes. Okay, I am kidding! Mostly. First of all, the question I used as the title is wrong. It is way too simple. It implies there is a single cause and the truth is that there are multiple factors at play. A better question would be, “Am I one of many reasons my child is […]
Read More » - Faulty Parenting Beliefs Regarding Anxious Children
Parenting an anxious child can be mentally taxing and it’s easy to become a sour grapefruit in their presence. Family members can develop a bitter mood as the child whines and complains. Anxious complaints can restrict a parent’s movement, demand a great deal of time, and can suck the life right out of the caregiver. […]
Read More » - Summer Activities that Promote Good Mental Health in Kids
Check out this TV interview with Dr. Chris McCarthy regarding simple things you can do that fosters your child’s mental development.
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Chris McCarthy
Chris McCarthy, PhD, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor. His two main specialties are working with children & teens with anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues, as well as couples counseling. Connect with him on Google+