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Your Kid is Off to College. What Now?

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 - 12:35

Wherever you and your kid fall on the continuum of "I hope you never leave" to "I can't wait until you move out," your child's sudden absence is likely to stir up some stuff. I am a parent and a psychologist. I went to school longer than I needed to and spent the last 20-plus years working with college students. Here's what I've learned about how to handle this change.

A Compassionate Guide to Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic Part 2: Managing Your Anxiety

Eric Goodman, PhD

Monday, April 20, 2020 - 12:32

Telling oneself not to be anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic is like trying to tell water not to be wet. These are anxious times.

Where are Mommy and Daddy?! The Traumatic Impact of Separating Families

Jenny C. Yip, PsyD, ABPP

Thursday, June 21, 2018 - 09:01

The current border crisis where children are being forcibly separated from their parents has many of us wondering about the impact of such a practice.

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