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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Licensed Psychologist
Online and In-Person Psychotherapy, Consultation, and Coaching for Parents on Long Island, NY
TIPS AND GUIDANCE
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Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 2, 20241 min read
Parenting Reframe: Welcoming Challenge to Build Resilience
New, challenging, or moderately stressful experiences are not something we should look to avoid or resolve for our kids. Instead, think...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jan 24, 20241 min read
Raising Kids In Community
We were never meant to raise our families in isolation. It was always supposed to be done within villages and tribes and larger...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Let’s normalize asking for help!
Can we please normalize asking for help? Because otherwise trying to manage all of the parenting stuff and the job stuff and the...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Motivational Jumpstarts
It is okay if sometimes your kids need a “motivational jumpstart” to get them to engage in a task or activity. Especially if it is new or...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Setting Boundaries While Also Allowing for Autonomy Around Your Child’s Decision-Making
Parenting tip! Yes, as parents we want to validate our kids and give them autonomy, but that doesn’t have to be limitless. We get to set...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Feb 15, 20231 min read
Transitions can he hard
Transitions are an in-between. They are a point of change. An inflection point where one moves from one thing to the next.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jan 18, 20231 min read
#1 tip for connecting and building a relationship with your child
https://youtu.be/Re_qt61tspE My #1 tip is to meet them where they are already at! Whatever sport or youtuber or video game or hobby or...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jan 9, 20232 min read
Tips for having uncomfortable conversations with your kids
Tricky conversations with your kids can be…tricky. Here are a few tips to help take some of the pressure off: Most conversations don’t...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Applying Compassionate Parenting to Ourselves First
When we think about “Compassionate Parenting,” what if we expanded our mindset to apply it to ourselves first? It can be really hard to...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Managing Tricky Child Requests
Parents: You don’t need to respond to every request or demand or question the instant your child brings it to you. You are allowed to...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Nov 18, 20221 min read
Holidays can be complicated
The holidays can be filled with festivities, excitement, and love, but for many people they are also a time for more complicated feelings
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Nov 14, 20221 min read
New Things Can Be Uncomfortable- That is Normal and Okay
If you are trying to do something new or different and it feels really uncomfortable, that is okay.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Supporting your Child During a Meltdown is Hard!
Staying calm and helping to hold someone in their moment of distress is hard! Do your best and be kind to yourself if you struggle with this
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Parent Reframe: From “Good” and “Bad” to “For Me” or “Not for Me”
This reframe can reduce feelings of judgement or shame, preserve connection, and encourage flexible thinking.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Oct 6, 20221 min read
Establishing Effective Routines
Routines! Routines can be so helpful in getting your household to run smoothly, especially during times like bedtime or trying to get...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Sep 29, 20221 min read
Parenting Adolescents as they Separate from the Nest
This post is for the parents of adolescents who might be really missing their kids these days. One normal, healthy component of...
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Sep 20, 20221 min read
Parents: It’s okay to feel uncertain!
Parents: It is okay and normal to feel like sometimes you have no idea what you are doing.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Sep 9, 20221 min read
Don’t Panic if Your Kids Don’t Want to Share Every Detail About School!
it is perfectly normal for your child to not rush out of school and tell you every detail about their day.
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Sep 1, 20221 min read
Supporting the Transition Back to School
Back to school transition can be exciting and scary for kids and parents. Here are some tips on how to help support it!
Dr. Jacqueline Cahalan
Aug 4, 20221 min read
Choose your battles
Reminder: You don’t need to engage in every struggle that is presented to you. One way to help avoid a power struggle or confrontation...
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