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Hi All,

Last year, I wrote a short book which was actually a social story to prepare children for the expectations of Erev Pesach and Pesach. It contains behaviors that parents and professionals requested to be in…

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We Do Our Part—And Let Go of the Rest

I learned a powerful idea this week from Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski that really resonated with me, and I wanted to share it. I’m grateful to my…

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How to Respond When Anxiety Says, “Stay Home”:

The Power of Your Response

In last week’s post, we explored the anxiety formula:

(Threat Likelihood × Threat Severity) + Physiology ÷ Coping = Anxiety Intensity

While building coping…

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Why Do Some Kids Experience

More Intense Anxiety Than Others?

A parent recently asked me, Why does my son’s anxiety feel so overwhelming compared to other kids? It’s a great question—anxiety looks different for every child, but some experience…

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Expanding Your Anti-Anxiety Toolbox:

Strategies for Every Kind of Mind

In continuation of last week’s blog, it’s important to remember that there’s no single anxiety strategy that works for everyone. That’s why it’s so helpful to have…

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Teenage Manipulation: What to Do When Your Teen Says, “You Never Spend Time With Me”

Question:

“Thanks for sharing more on this topic (of teens and tweens). These are very helpful tips and can go a long…

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Staying Connected with Your Tween or Teen:A Few Final Ideas to Strengthen Your Bond

In the past two blog posts, we explored effective strategies for strengthening your connection with your tween or teen—fully listening, validating their perspective,…

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Staying Connected with Your Tween or Teen:

More Ways to Strengthen Your Bond

In last week’s post, we explored the importance of truly listening to our tweens and teens—without judgment—rather than jumping in to preach, advise, or…

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Staying Connected with Your Tween or Teen: Building a Relationship Through Everyday Conversations

Hi Devora,

I wonder if there are others like me who would be interested in hearing more about this age group of “tweens”…as teenagers…

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The Power of Enforceables:

Teaching Responsibility Through Setting Limits

I recently evaluated a 12-year-old boy struggling with school refusal, anxiety, defiance, and chutzpah (blatant disrespect), alongside behavioral issues at home. At first, I was perplexed—he seemed like…