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This blog is written by the clinicians at Jonah Green and Associates, a mental health practice based in Kensington, MD that provides quality services for children, teens, families, and adults. It is intended as a resource for families who are seeking to expand their knowledge about mental health and mental health services, and also as a resource for families who are seeking quality mental health services, especially in the mid-Atlantic region. Please feel free to post questions and comments on any of the entries as well as on any topics or articles from our companion web site www.childandfamilymentalhealth.com.

May 29, 2023

Maintaining Consistency Through Routine and Ritual in the Summer Months

Summer is inching infinitely closer – Memorial Day Barbeques is the unofficial start to many children’s favorite seasons! And, if you’re a parent like me, I’m sure you’ve noticed a slight extra itchiness, excitement, and the promise of adventure on your kids’ faces.

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Of course, all of the change is enticing, and the thrill of it, in theory, is ALL good. And there are MANY wonderful things about summer – outdoor picnics, extra long days, beautiful sunsets, lazy evenings, family trips, camps, and so much more.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Families and Society, Uncategorized Tagged With: Jess Silbermann, Jonah Green and Associates

May 3, 2019

Games that promote a closer relationship with your child

 

 

When I was little, my favorite game to play with my dad was “Rumble Tumble.” My dad would lie on his back on the floor, and my siblings and I would stack ourselves on top, with the youngest always getting the comfortable top position. Then my dad would rock back and forth, chanting “rumble tumble, rumble tumble” until, one by one, we fell off giggling. This kind of silly fun, mixed with physical touch, is a great way to encourage closeness and attachment with children.

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Filed Under: Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: Jonah Green and Associates, parenting, play

March 23, 2017

From Crying to Trying: Tools for Managing Perfectionism

It’s 11 pm and the homework battle soldiers on.  You’re standing in the door frame, trying to convince your 13 year old daughter that it’s time for bed.  She has spent the last 6 hours preparing for her science test and the best thing she can do now is rest, but she won’t close the books.  Your sweet, stressed, bleary eyed girl is positive that if she sleeps all will be lost and her quarter grades will be unrecoverable. Sound familiar?

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Filed Under: Anxiety, Child Development, children and schools, Parenting Tagged With: anxiety disorders, Jonah Green and Associates, Laurie Chaikind, parenting

October 5, 2016

The Value of Family Meetings

All families who come into my office, no matter what their particular issues are, all share one common characteristic; their family system is experiencing stress.  In addition, most families have not been able to sit down together and effectively address each other’s concerns.  Indeed, few families do; while it is common in many settings for people to meet together to solve problems (volunteer organizations, work, etc.), few families regularly set aside time to address concerns.  As weeks fly by in a rush of work schedules, carpools, and sports practices, problems can often build up.  Making time for family meetings can help families focus on improving the family atmosphere and family relationships, and head off problems before they build up.  Here are some ideas for making meetings work:

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Filed Under: Families and Society, Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: family time, Jonah Green and Associates

August 19, 2013

Creating Healthy Goodbyes

Jonah Green and Associates has been honored to work with Jocelyn Smith, PhD, over these past two-plus years.  We already miss her terribly, even as we are so proud of her as she moves on to postdoctoral work.  Here we get some additional wisdom from Jocelyn us as she moves ahead with her career:

The month of August is often full of transition for families all across the country. New graduates spanning from Kindergarten to Graduate/Professional School are preparing to start new phases of their life journeys. I am one of them! In May, I earned my PhD in Family Science from the University of Maryland, College Park and relocated in August for postdoctoral work at the University of Michigan. While these transitions can be full of hope and excitement for the graduates and their families, they also can be full of fear and sadness as the familiar is left behind in pursuit of promising new opportunities. Yet, as the anticipated change approaches, we often take for granted the grief that can accompany transition. As preparations are made to facilitate a smooth start, it is also important to invest attention toward creating healthy separations from the people, places, and things that may be parted with in the process. Below are a few suggestions to help create a healthy goodbye:

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Filed Under: Grief and Loss, Relationships Tagged With: grief, Jocelyn Smith, Jonah Green and Associates, relationships

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