The Connection Project

To the families I have served, to the system I once upheld, and to the future we must forge together:

This is where we spend most of our summer...

My 11-year-old daughter had an attitude…

The U.S. surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy has sounded the alarm on parent burn out and declared it a public health issue. He asserts the parental load is…

I don't feel like celebrating the surgeon general's warning on social media for children. It doesn't feel like a win to me.

Most of the parents I work with have the same initial issues with their children with varying degrees of intensity depending on the age. Today's children…

Child development occurs in stages. Each stage has several steps, building on the one before it to finish the stage and be ready for the next one. This…

What is the most effective approach to address negative behavior in children? Is it through rewards, punishments, talking, or even raising one's voice? As…

In the ever-evolving landscape of parenting, the age-old struggle over grades has taken a technological turn. If I had a nickel for every heated…

When devices are present, we lose human connection. Social media, the internet, and apps are available to keep us connected when we cannot be together due…

Are you worried about your kids spending too much time on screens this summer? Summer vacation comes with the freedom from school but also the potential…

Children today often face challenges when it comes to experiencing natural child development. Parents, in their desire to provide a comfortable life for…

Why is there so much anxiety in the iGeneration?

In today's rapidly evolving world, the challenges faced by Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are unlike any previous generation. As a…

As I embarked on the journey of becoming a mother to two beautiful children, concerns about their relationship and how well they would get along weighed…

In the age of digital connectivity, today's youth, often referred to as "screenagers," find themselves immersed in a world dominated by screens and…

I was recently attending a school event for my son, mingling with fellow parents, and discussing their mounting anxiety about their children's higher…

In the vast landscape of life, we often find ourselves pondering our purpose and questioning the paths we choose to tread. For me, this introspection led…

In the age of technology, the digital world has become an integral part of our children's lives. Shocking statistics reveal that children as young as…

In recent years, college application numbers have skyrocketed, with the Common App reporting a staggering 32% increase since 2020. This phenomenon, often…

In today's world, anxiety has become a pervasive issue among children and teens, reaching epidemic levels. According to statistics, by 2019, 9.4% of…

A period in development referred to as middle childhood occurs from the ages of 9-12. Many parents notice that their children who were mild mannered…

In recent years, a lack of motivation and urgency to obtain driver's licenses has become increasingly common among today's teens, which is a puzzling…

There is a concerning trend among today's teenagers where they are increasingly self-diagnosing mental health conditions. This phenomenon stems from a…

I no longer focus on making diagnoses. It's not about labeling the symptoms or identifying specific pathologies, whether it's ADD/ADHD, anxiety,…

The iGeneration constitutes the generation born after 1995. Under this umbrella are Generation Z (1997-2012) and the Alpha Generation (2012-present). This…

As a psychotherapist and parent coach, I am deeply troubled by the crisis facing our boys today. The statistics speak volumes: a significant decline in…