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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.

June 7, 2013 Leave a Comment

Showing Care When You Hear “I Don’t Care”

“I don’t care!”

We all have heard it before—a child’s dismissive comeback, often in response to a parent’s concern. Discussions about children’s behavior and expectations are often stressful for parents; a child’s “I-don’t-care” retort can generate additional frustration, anger, and sometimes, self-doubt.

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Filed Under: Adolescence and Young Adults, Managing Mood and Regulating Emotions, Parenting Tagged With: communication tips, conflict, Jonah Green and Associates, Kirsten Jimerson, parenting

October 20, 2012 Leave a Comment

Building Connection through Quality Conversations with your Child

As children grow, they tend to turn away from parents and toward friends. If you start talking early on, it is easier to maintain rapport as they grow into adolescents and young adults. Taking the time to have a quality conversation each day fosters a close emotional bond between you and your child that can endure as they grow and develop.

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Filed Under: Adolescence and Young Adults, Child Development, Families and Society, Parenting Tagged With: adolescents, communication tips, family therapy, Kirsten Jimerson, parent-child conversations, parenting, teen

March 29, 2012 Leave a Comment

Parents and Dating: Talking to your Children about Parent Dating Relationships

Parental dating is a difficult topic for families after a divorce or death of a loved one. It takes time for both the parent and child to cope with the feelings associated with these transitions, and there often comes a time when a parent wants to start dating again. It is important to consider how new relationships will affect your child and what you can do to make it easier for them. Here are some tips for talking to your child about dating:

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Filed Under: Child Development, Couples, Families and Society, Family Therapy, Parenting, Separation, Divorce, and Stepfamilies Tagged With: divorce, family therapy, Kirsten Jimerson, parenting, step family

November 1, 2011 Leave a Comment

Divorced Parents and the Conflict Dance

The loss and pain of divorce can be extraordinarily challenging. When children are involved, parents’ hurt feelings are often re-activated as they find themselves needing to communicate extensively with the very person who has caused them such hurt and pain. While most parents know that their children will be better off if they communicate amicably and cooperatively with their child’s other parent, confusion and hurt feelings can lead parents into a “conflict dance” that can generate further pain for the whole family. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Couples, Families and Society, Parenting, Separation, Divorce, and Stepfamilies Tagged With: conflict, divorce, family therapy, Kirsten Jimerson, mediation, parenting, step family, Therapy

May 2, 2011 Leave a Comment

“Time-Out” for Parents

Parents, do you get tired? Do you get frustrated? Your answer is probably yes, and with good reason; the hectic pace of parental life in the 21st century can be exhausting. The complexity of children’s academic, emotional, and developmental needs can be overwhelming; you may confront a number of professional, family, and personal responsibilities in addition to those you manage as a parent. Whatever challenges you face, stress can get in the way of being the kind of parent you want to be. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Families and Society, Managing Mood and Regulating Emotions, Parenting Tagged With: Kirsten Jimerson

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