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The Child Study Center, part of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, hosts frequent webinars to offer insights, practical tips, and advice to parents and caregivers. Webinars cover topics such as effective parenting, managing stress, and improving emotional health. The webinars are hosted by our expert clinicians.
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Video games, social media, YouTube.... Adolescents and young adults appear to be constantly online and the amount of screen time can cause family tensions. But what are the behaviors to be concerned about? Is internet overuse a real "addiction"? In this webinar we will discuss this relatively novel field, what is possible to do as a family, and when to seek medical advice.
Presenter: Argelinda Baroni, MD
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Parents often struggle to manage their children’s difficult behaviors. Disobedience, back-talking, temper tantrums, fighting with siblings, and refusing to go to school are common problems that can lead to frustration, aggravation, and feelings of disempowerment among parents. These behaviors can also cause serious distress in your home and negatively impact your family’s ability to function. Fortunately, decades of research on behavior management has identified a number of core principles and techniques that have proven to be effective in addressing children’s behavioral difficulties. The current workshop synthesizes these strategies into an easy to remember acronym called Parent POWER, consisting of the following strategies:
Presenter: Justin R. Misurell, PhD
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Introducing a new child into the mix comes with much excitement. At the same time, many families are confronted with a wide variety of challenges when welcoming a new sibling into their home. Although extremely common, these struggles can cause stress for parents and children alike. In this webinar, we discuss various strategies that caregivers can employ to support their children in navigating this transition.
Presenter: Samantha Glickman, PhD
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition seen in approximately 1 to 3 percent of adolescents. This webinar discusses OCD, how to identify warning signs, and current therapy and medication options. Learn how to work with your mental health provider to determine the best treatment method for your child.
Presenter: Ross E. Goldberg, MD
Learn how to protect your family from tragedy in this opioid webinar. We will discuss high-potency opioids, including fentanyl and fentanyl analogs, how they result in addiction and overdose, and why the risk of overdose has increased.
Presenter: Pantea Farahmand, MD
This webinar discusses ways parents can be more present and create situations where children will want to be present with them. Allowing your full self to be present with your kids when you are pulled in multiple directions can be difficult but it is worth the effort. We will use mindfulness and wellbeing strategies to achieve this goal.
Presenter: Alan D. Schlechter, MD
The festive celebrations, travel plans, and houseguests of the holiday season can disrupt a family’s routine, causing challenging behavior from children and high stress levels for parents. This webinar discusses how to keep your holidays happy by managing tantrums, sibling arguments, and endless screen time requests.
Presenter: Yamalis Diaz, PhD
Conflict is perhaps the most important pathway for the development of emotional connection, security, and personal growth in intimate relationships. This may seem counterintuitive but clinicians, researchers, and couples who have developed enduring and fulfilling relationships deal effectively with conflict. They find this is the most reliable way to achieve a strong, loving, and resilient relationship. This webinar focuses on the key components for transforming conflict into intimacy.
Presenter: Andrew Roffman, CSW
Parenthood is often regarded as one of life’s most rewarding experiences but there are challenges. Parents and caregivers, particularly those of children with special medical, developmental, or behavioral needs, often report neglecting their own wellbeing. Learn strategies to help you focus on your own mental and physical health and your family will benefit from your self-care efforts.
Presenters: Colleen Driscoll, PhD and Christina Salley, PhD
If your child experiences a mental health crisis and is referred for an emergency evaluation, you may feel unprepared. In this webinar, led by attending psychiatrists and psychologists from the Children's Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (C-CPEP) at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, you will develop a clear set of expectations. Learn what an emergency evaluation involves and the unique services available from C-CPEP. We’ll also provide an overview of outpatient services that can prevent situations from escalating to the crisis level.
Presenters: Annie S. Li, MD, Argelinda Baroni, MD, Qortni A. Lang, MD, and Michael A. Feder, PhD
Dialectical behavior therapy is an evidence-based treatment designed to help adolescents with controlling their emotions and actions. This may be recommended for teens with complex anxiety or mood disorders and this webinar lets parents and caregivers know what to expect. Learn how this approach works including individual therapy for teens and group therapy with your family and others. Research on the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy will also be provided.
Presenter: Jeremy A. Wernick, LMSW
Understanding the multiple variables involving body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) can be a major challenge for those with the condition and their caregivers. This webinar features an overview of BFRB and information on key aspects of assessment and treatment. We’ll take a closer look at the Comprehensive Model for Behavioral Treatment (ComB) and how this evidence-based approach can help.
Presenter: Mark J.Knepley, PhD
Family members, especially siblings, of children with autism spectrum disorder often face unique challenges. Information, services, supports, and resources tend to focus on the autistic child or parents. This webinar offers information about the experiences of middle and elementary school age children who have siblings with autism spectrum disorder. We also discuss strategies for supporting siblings and resources available to families, with a particular focus on a sibling support group offered at the NYU Child Study Center.
Presenters: Lauren J. Donnelly, PhD, and Lorien K. Baker, PhD
Not everyone is born a social butterfly. Some children struggle socially, and this could be a challenge for their social development and wellbeing. Parents can support their children and proactively teach them how to meet their social potential, especially when starting a new school year. The early years are the ideal time to start coaching your child on ways to make and keep friends. This webinar will focus on strategies to support your child’s attempts to be a good friend, encourage positive play interactions with their playmates, and broaden their social network. We will also share information about the upcoming social skills programs for preschoolers at NYU Langone Child Study Center.
Presenter: Gili Segall, PhD
June is Pride Month—an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community internationally and commemorate the many advocates who have sacrificed to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. In this webinar, our experts discuss the history of Pride Month and the unique strengths and challenges facing LGBTQ+ youth. The Transgender Youth Health Program team will discuss services provided at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone.
Presenters: Samantha Busa, PsyD, Elizabeth Glaeser, PhD, and Jason A. Klein, MD
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in tics in children with Tourette and tic disorders, and an increase in tic-like behaviors in youth without these diagnoses, In this webinar, members of the Tics, Tourette Disorder, and Trichotillomania Program (T3 Program) help attendees better understand the similarities and differences between Tourette's syndrome, tic disorders, and functional neurological tic-like behaviors.
Presenters: Jordan Davis, PhD and Mark J. Knepley, PhD
It is estimated that 5 to 16 percent of the U.S. population experiences some degree of sensory abnormalities. Sensory abnormalities can be highly distressing and disruptive, leading to sensory overload, avoidance, seeking, and overall exhaustion, which can impact a child’s academic, social, community, and familial functioning. While sensory abnormalities are common in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), they can also be features of conditions including attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, or a standalone sensory processing disorder (SPD). Given the diversity of sensory abnormalities, it is only natural that certain individuals would find particular stimuli or environments more disruptive than others, making it difficult to create one space that caters to all sensory differences. This presentation aims to outline the basic underpinnings of sensory abnormalities, review sensory differences in the context of various disorders, and provide reliable and accessible solutions for designing sensory-friendly spaces for children, both at home and in school.
Presenters: Briana Calcagno-Davi, PhD, and Isaac J. Wert
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In 2021, Molly Wright became one of the youngest people ever to give a TED Talk, speaking passionately about the importance of connections through play in early childhood. This webinar will explore ways to interact with young children to support healthy development. Practical tips will be provided including things for parents to say and do while playing and ways that busy families can maximize the quality of their time together.
Presenter: Stephanie Wagner, PhD
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Join faculty from the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Neurosurgery, and NYU Langone’s Tics, Tourette Disorder, and Trichotillomania Program, which is a Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence, to learn about prevalence and presentation of tics and Tourette disorder, with a specific focus on evidence-based interventions for improving outcomes. Participants hear from NYU Langone clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and neurosurgeons about Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), psychopharmacology, and deep brain stimulation.
Presenters: Jordan Davis, PhD; Rahil R. Jummani, MD; Mark J. Knepley, PhD; Alon Mogilner, MD, PhD; Ling Pan, MD
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Video gaming has been for years the preferred leisure activity among many children and adolescents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this kind of entertainment has frequently been for kids the main form of distraction and gateway to socialization. Perennial questions among parents, other caregivers, and teachers, about the benefits and risks of video gaming in children have become more compelling: “Isn’t it good for kids to game more during the pandemic?” “How much is too much?” “How do we get them ready for back to in-person school after so much virtual life”
Presenter: Victor Pereira-Sanchez, MD, PhD
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Many parents and caregivers can feel overwhelmed in how best to support their teens to get enough sleep while managing the demands of school, homework, activities, and social commitments with the pull of technology and social media. Managing sleep can feel particularly daunting when the clocks “spring forward.” In this webinar, we provide an overview of adolescent sleep, discuss how to develop and support healthy sleep habits, and provide practical strategies to help parents prepare for the upcoming daylight saving time change.
Presenter: Caitlin E. Gasperetti, MA
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Many parents have expressed concerns that their twentysomethings seem unfocused, unprepared, unmotivated, or all of those things, as they look ahead to their next steps in the transition to adulthood. Parents also often find themselves talking to their kids about how things were different “back in my day,” which seems to fall on deaf ears. Based on lessons learned while developing and teaching the popular undergraduate NYU course, twentysomething, this webinar will discuss some of the reasons today’s young adults may have trouble transitioning to adulthood and strategic ways parents can help “prepare the launchpad” to help them launch into adulthood more securely. The information will be helpful for parents, educators, and other professionals who want to support older adolescents and young adults in their developmental journey.
Presenters: Yamalis Diaz, PhD
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All parents want to help their children maximize their strengths—cognitively, emotionally, and academically. When challenges arise for youth in school, knowing where to turn and what questions to ask can be especially daunting. You may ask yourself, “Do I need a neuropsychological evaluation? An academic evaluation? Should I speak to the school counselor, the school psychologist, or a private clinical psychologist?” In this webinar, Dr. Victoria Phillips breaks down the various types of psychological evaluations that parents may pursue, and under what circumstances those evaluations are appropriate.
Presenter: Victoria Phillips, PhD
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Since the summer of 2020, conversations about race and racism have been taking on increased importance in workplaces, schools, and households across America. This increased focus on talking about race has left many parents wondering how to talk to children and teens about these complex issues. In honor of Black History Month, Bethany Watson, PhD, will host a webinar exploring age-appropriate ways to communicate with children about race and racism in order to help children understand the things they are seeing and hearing while promoting tolerance and giving children space to think critically about these issues.
Presenter: Bethany Watson, PhD
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Friendships are a critical part of social–emotional wellbeing throughout development; however, many children struggle with skills related to making and keeping friends. The PEERS® program is a research-based social skills program that has been created for preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults. A key element of this program is the inclusion of caregivers in the intervention. This webinar, designed for self-advocates, parents, and providers, describes the elements of the PEERS® program, research related to program outcomes, and specific offerings provided by NYU Langone Health.
Presenter: Michelle Lee, PhD
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Social media is everywhere and hard to avoid. These days, teens use platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram with increasing regularity. About half of teens turn to these outlets for daily usage. While many teens walk away from these experiences feeling connected to peers, others are left feeling distraught. In this webinar, Dr. Samantha Glickman provides a brief overview of some of the current literature on youth social media use and its impact on mental health. We also discuss tips and pointers for how parents can support teens in striking a healthy relationship with social media.
Presenter: Samantha Glickman, PsyD
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Selective mutism is a rare anxiety disorder that usually begins in childhood. Children diagnosed with selective mutism struggle to speak in some social situations, despite being able to speak appropriately in other situations. This webinar is geared towards parents and educators, and provides an overview of what selective mutism is and what to look out for. Parents and educators learn introductory strategies to support and encourage children with selective mutism to become comfortable speaking across social situations.
Presenter: Sol Wahba, PhD
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For many parents and caregivers, toilet training can feel like a daunting and insurmountable task. Caregivers often struggle to identify when to begin this process with kids, as age alone does not translate into a green light. This webinar reviews signs of readiness for toilet training and tips for success along the way. Attendees learn general guidelines about this process as well as practical applications. Methods of combating common pitfalls and setbacks are shared to ensure caregivers are equipped with the toileting tools necessary to move their young ones out of pull-ups and onto potties.
Presenters: Jacqueline C. Smith, PsyD, and Samantha Glickman, PsyD
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This webinar, which corresponds to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, describes the mental health impacts of climate change, including the results of a recent global survey of climate anxiety in young people. It presents ideas for talking with youth about the climate crisis and shares ideas for helping youth and their families to cope with and to respond to the crisis.
Presenter: Eric Lewandowski, PhD
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Not everyone is born a social butterfly—some children struggle socially and this could be a real barrier for their social development and wellbeing, especially when starting or transitioning into a new school. Parents can support their children and proactively coach them to meet their social potential. The early years are the ideal time to start coaching your child to make and keep friends. This webinar focuses on strategies to support your child’s attempts to be a good friend, encourage positive play interactions with their playmates, and broaden their social network.
Presenter: Gili Segall, PhD
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Depression affects at least 1 in 5 teens, and COVID-19 has exacerbated symptoms of depression in many youth. In this webinar, we provide an overview of what depression looks like in teens and discuss signs and symptoms to be on the lookout for. We also discuss treatment for depression and how parents can support teens going through it in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presenters: Carolyn Spiro, PhD, and Kaitlin R. Happer, PhD
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Balancing limit setting with your children and building a meaningful relationship can be overwhelming for many parents. Now more than ever, social media, responsibilities at school and at work, and day-to-day stress distract from parents’ ability to be aware of and open to opportunities to build connections their children. This webinar helps you develop the skills to identify barriers to improving your connection with your child and recognize opportunities for more open communication in the present moment. Our expert provides practical strategies for applying relational mindfulness to improve your communication and understanding of your child.
Presenter: Jeremy A. Wernick, LCSW
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Parenting pre-adolescent children who have high emotional sensitivity can be especially challenging given corresponding difficulties with behavioral control. Often, the caregiver plays a key role in facilitating use of adaptive coping mechanisms and positive change. In this webinar, we discuss parenting strategies aimed to create a validating and change ready environment at home, as well as to instill a healthy sense of self, safety, and belonging in their children.
Presenter: Randi D. Pochtar, PhD, and Randi Bennett, PhD
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For many children and adolescents, an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization may be a necessary aspect of treatment and care. But for many families, this is an unfamiliar and scary time filled with a new environment, challenges, and discussions about treatment that may be tough to navigate. Learn about the inpatient hospitalization process, including demystifying the stigma of psychiatric treatment in an inpatient hospital setting. Our expert uses his own experience to help parents and families understand the expectations and their own role in a crucial period. We cover treatment modalities, including therapy and medications, and an exploration of different treatment options that can be available after discharge as well.
Presenter: Tzvi Furer, MD
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National Coming Out Day is a day to celebrate when lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals share their gender identity, sexual orientation, or both. In this webinar, the Child Study Center’s Gender and Sexuality Service celebrates the bravery of LGBT youth regardless of where they are in their coming out process. We also help parents understand the importance of supporting and celebrating diverse identities.
Presenters: Samantha Busa, PsyD, and Jeremy A. Wernick, LCSW
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Social skills for joining groups, making friends, and interacting with others are all about learning through practice. For little kids in the COVID-19 pandemic, this has been more difficult than ever before. In this webinar, we discuss typical developmental milestones for social emotional growth and specific strategies that caregivers can use to facilitate positive social skills in young children going forward.
Presenters: Lauren Knickerbocker, PhD, and Jacqueline Smith, PsyD
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Sometimes the ones that we love most—our kids, partners, and other family members, “push our buttons.” When that happens, we generally react automatically and often unproductively, leading to negative patterns in our relationships. Rather than focus on getting others to stop pressing these buttons, this webinar guides you towards taking charge of your own buttons. We discuss how to identify the vulnerable emotions connected to our buttons, how to respond to those emotions in an accepting and compassionate way, and learn strategies for becoming calm enough to access the resources needed to respond effectively.
Presenter: Andrew E. Roffman, CSW
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While being a parent comes with moments of joy and triumph, parenting can also be quite stressful. Coping from one day to the next is a big part of the job. However, for many that have unhealed trauma wounds, the resources needed to manage parenting stress can become taxed. In this webinar, our experts focus on identifying the complex ways in which past traumatic experiences impact current parenting practices and how best to manage trauma reactions as they arise.
Presenters: Akeem N. Marsh, MD and Sasha Stok, PhD
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The transition back to school is often a difficult time for students with autism spectrum disorder, and this year presents unique challenges. Students may need additional supports around changes in their learning environment, ongoing safety precautions, and social interactions. This webinar focuses on strategies that parents and educators can implement to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder in returning to school and extracurricular activities. We identify considerations for students with autism spectrum disorder during this transition period, practical tips to support adjustment, and ways to collaborate during these uncertain times.
Join faculty from the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and NYU Langone’s Tics, Tourette Disorder, and Trichotillomania Program, which is a Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence, to learn the foundations of organizational skills training. This includes addressing organizational, time management, and planning difficulties in youth. We review strategies for enhancing student motivation and executive functioning, including tracking home and school projects and assignments, managing time and materials, and engaging in planning for home projects and school tests, papers, and presentations. Participants receive free access to an online video library illustrating organizational skills taught in the webinar. Licensed psychologists earn two continuing education credits at no cost
Presenters: Richard Gallagher, PhD; Christopher La Lima, PhD; Rebecca R. Berry, PhD; Mark Knepley, PhD; and Sol Wahba, PhD
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June is Pride Month—an opportunity for communities internationally to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and commemorate the many advocates that have sacrificed to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. In this webinar, our experts discuss the history of Pride Month and the unique strengths and challenges facing LGBTQ+ youth. This webinar also includes recommendations about how communities can advocate for and celebrate LGBTQ+ youth during Pride Month 2021.
Presenter: Jeremy A. Wernick, LCSW
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In this program, participants learn about the relationship between Tourette disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and gain understanding of the commonly associated challenges in learning, academic planning, and organization. Facilitators present parents and educators with strategies to guide students in improving assignment tracking; managing associated materials, including internet-based and online virtual learning materials; effectively managing time and scheduling; and engaging in systematic assignment planning. Practical strategies for students to manage stress, anxiety, and mood related to Tourette disorder and associated organizational skills difficulties are also reviewed. Additionally, participants get free access to a library of short videos illustrating organizational skills taught in the webinar, including time management, scheduling, planning, stress management, and relaxation skills. Educators and parents learn to recognize behaviors that may warrant further assessment or care, and learn about relevant and appropriate Tourette disorder and ADHD referrals and services.
Presenters: Richard Gallagher, PhD; Christopher La Lima, PhD; Rebecca R. Berry, PhD; Mark Knepley, PhD; and Sol Wahba, PhD
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Emerging scientific evidence has begun to corroborate what many of us know already. In addition to the threat climate change poses to our environment, it is having serious impact on the mental health of young people and people of all ages, causing feelings of anxiety, sadness, anger, and despair. This webinar, in honor of Earth Day, will review the mental health impacts of climate change on young people, present ideas for talking with youth about the climate crisis, and share ideas for helping young people to cope and to respond to the crisis with meaningful activities.
Presenter: Eric Lewandowski, PhD
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When your child is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, parents are challenged with figuring out the best way to share this information with your child. Which words are true and capture your child's unique characteristics but sensitive enough to not hurt their self-image? Is there a certain age in which your child is more ready to hear these words? Will it enhance their developmental pathway and their wellbeing? We provide parents with general guidelines and up-to-date information about autism spectrum disorder diagnosis disclosure throughout the lifespan.
Presenter: Gili Segall, PhD
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During COVID-19, we have all had to cope with a range of big emotions. For young children with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities, these big emotions, like fear, sadness, or anger, can be particularly challenging to identify and self-regulate, which can increase the likelihood of emotional outbursts. This presentation provides families with emotion regulation strategies to support their child in the home. We will focus on identifying big emotions, practical tips for building coping skills, and considerations for these unprecedented times.
Presenter: Gili Segall, PhD
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Finding affordable and evidence-based clinical, rehabilitation, and developmental resources for children with medical, neurological, and neurodevelopmental disorders is extremely challenging in New York City, particularly because so many providers and organizations do not participate with insurance. Gianna Locascio, PsyD, ABPP discusses resources available to parents of children of all ages and offers suggestions, tips, and guidance for accessing insurance-based and low-cost evaluations and interventions. Participants have the opportunity to consult about navigating some of the many complex and separate New York City systems, including the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health, and Department of Education.
Presenter: Gianna Locascio, PsyD
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Making good decisions daily has never been more important for keeping our families healthy and safe. Children and adolescents can find this particularly challenging when they are bombarded with conflicting information. Our expert offers parents tips for teaching and supporting the exercise of making better choices.
Presenter: Yuliya Yoncheva, PhD
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Most kids want to discover their passions. When we find our children listless or bored, it can feel like a recrimination. Learn the difference between the passions that increase our wellbeing and the ones that take over our entire life. It can feel like uncovering a passion is just about luck, but during this webinar we describe steps you and your children can take to uncover the things in life that leave them, and you, feeling truly fulfilled.
Presenters: Alan D. Schlechter, MD and Daniel L. Lerner
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Having meaningful discussions with teenagers allows parents to help them process and problem-solve challenging situations, as well as stay tuned in to their emotional well-being. During this webinar, our expert discusses considerations and tips for talking with teenagers about a range of important topics.
Presenter: Yamalis Diaz, PhD
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College can be an incredibly rewarding time of personal and academic growth. In this program, participants are invited to learn about Tourette disorder and the commonly associated challenges in academic planning and organization. Participants learn strategies to keep track of assignments, manage associated materials (including internet-based and online materials due to virtual learning), effectively manage time and scheduling, and engage in systematic planning for assignments. Participants also learn practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and mood related to Tourette disorder and associated organizational skills difficulties.
One week following the webinar, participants are invited to engage in a 60-minute group offering support among attendees, trouble shooting, and reinforcement of strategies learned. Additionally, participants get free access to a library of short videos (4 to 5 minutes) illustrating organizational skills taught in the webinar, including time management, scheduling, and planning, as well as stress management and relaxation skills.
Presenters: Richard Gallagher, PhD; Christopher La Lima, PhD; Rebecca R. Berry, PhD; Michelle R. Miller, PsyD; Mark Knepley, PhD; and Sol Wahba, PhD
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With screens virtually everywhere, monitoring your young child’s screen time usage can be challenging. Historically, the American Academy of Pediatrics has discouraged media usage, with the exception of video chatting, for children younger than 18 to 24 months. For preschoolers, they have advised that high-quality digital media be limited to one hour a day in the presence of family. With family and friends far away and school often remote, how do these guidelines hold up? We discuss the nuances of these recommendations and how they can be adapted and modified to meet the evolving needs of families during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and beyond.
Presenters: Stephanie M. Wagner, PhD, and Samantha Glickman, PsyD
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Having a child with autism spectrum disorder can present unique challenges for family members, especially siblings. Information, services, supports, and resources are often focused on the child with autism spectrum disorder or the parents. This webinar offers information about the experiences of siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder. We also discuss strategies for supporting siblings and resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gender and sexuality are far from “one size fits all.” While exploring gender identity and sexual orientation is a normal part of children’s development, there is no user’s manual for talking to your child about these issues. In this workshop, Dr. Samantha Busa discusses development of gender and sexuality in childhood and adolescence and offers ways to talk to your children about this critical area of their development.
Presenter: Samantha Busa, PsyD
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Are you a working parent? Is your career crucial for you? Are your children important to you? Then this talk is for you. All parents sometimes get caught in the battle with stress, especially in times like this. That battle usually adds more layers to our very real daily struggle trying to achieve our career and parenting goals. This talk introduces useful ideas, techniques, and real-time practice to help us overcome the struggle with stress. This enables parents to be more focused on their work and life values and goals.
Presenter: Gili Segall, PhD
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For many children and adolescents, an inpatient psychiatric hospitalization may be a necessary aspect of treatment and care. But for many families, this is an unfamiliar and scary time filled with a new environment, challenges, and discussions about treatment that may be tough to navigate. Learn about the inpatient hospitalization process, including demystifying the stigma of psychiatric treatment in an inpatient hospital setting. Our expert uses his own experience to help parents and families understand the expectations and their own role in a crucial period.
Presenter: Tzvi Furer, MD
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Family relationships are centrally important for the overall wellbeing of children and adults alike. This webinar introduces insights from the family therapy field on how family members can work to improve the quality of relationships they have both within their immediate and extended family. Attendees should expect to learn both general concepts and guidelines, as well as practical applications for enhancing communication, conflict management, and overall family emotional climate.
Presenter: Andrew E. Roffman, CSW
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For American teenagers, marijuana is one of the most commonly used intoxicants. There has been a rapid shift in societal views on the drug and its dangers, yet there is evidence to suggest that exposing the still-developing adolescent brain to marijuana can lead to both short- and long-term effects. This webinar is structured to answer the most frequently asked questions about teens and marijuana use, including how it affects the brain and body, how to talk to your child about marijuana, and when to seek help.
Presenter: Alma Spaniardi, MD
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Many children and adolescents spend a good deal of their leisure time engaged in video gaming. Apart from enjoying themselves, they are often socializing with friends or online acquaintances, deploying skills, and pursuing noble causes in a fantastic world. Nevertheless, the quantity and quality of video gaming activity in kids raise concerns among parents and teachers. Learn the risks of video gaming and the opportunities to prevent and manage them.
Presenter: Victor Pereira-Sanchez, MD
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Children and adolescents are increasingly exposed to new media, including social media, internet platforms, and video games. Approximately three-quarters of children from age 8 and younger have access to a mobile device and the same proportion of teenagers own a smartphone. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours of screen time per day, but the average teenager spends approximately four hours online daily. Is this a problem? Or not? We discuss problematic internet use, what makes newer media so addictive and how to establish healthy use of family electronics, even during COVID-19.
Presenter: Argelinda Baroni, MD
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As we navigate the school year in a COVID-19 world, parents are juggling more roles than ever. Many children find it challenging to engage in virtual classrooms, and parents may not have the bandwidth to provide needed support. In part two of this webinar, we continue discussion on strategies parents can use to manage behavior struggles, encourage compliance, and make it all work, followed by an extended question-and-answer session.
Presenters: Karen A. Fleiss, PsyD and Dylann Gold, PhD
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Balancing limit setting with your children and building a meaningful relationship can be overwhelming for many parents. Now more than ever, social media, responsibilities at school and at work, and day-to-day stress distract from parents’ ability to be aware of and open to opportunities to build connections with their children. This webinar is designed to help you develop the skills to identify barriers to improving your connection with your child and recognize opportunities for more open communication in the present moment. Learn practical strategies for applying relational mindfulness to improve your communication and understanding of your child.
Presenter: Jeremy A. Wernick, LCSW
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Body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB), including hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting, affect countless individuals, though are not well-understood and are rarely portrayed in the media. As a result, these behaviors are sometimes viewed as bad habits that could be easily controlled. As a result of this misconception, many who live with BFRB experience intense shame, which can interfere with relationships, intimacy, and daily functioning. Sharing feelings and connecting to others in support groups can be especially useful in reducing shame and stigma associated with BFRB. In this webinar, affiliates of the TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors describe their experiences managing BFRB and the important role peer support groups had in their journey. Participants also learn ways to enhance self-compassion and navigate resources.
Presenters: Rebecca R. Berry, PhD and Samantha Busa, PsyD
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As we begin the new school year in a COVID-19 world, parents are juggling more roles than ever. Many kids find it challenging to engage in their new virtual classrooms, and parents may not have the bandwidth to provide the support needed. In this webinar, Dr. Karen Fleiss and Dr. Dylann Gold discuss strategies for parents to manage behavior struggles, encourage compliance, and make it all work.
Presenters: Karen A. Fleiss, PsyD and Dylann Gold, PhD
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Parents can get caught in the battle with stress, a battle that usually adds more layers to our very real daily struggle with parenthood, relationships, and career requirements. This webinar introduces some useful ideas, techniques, and real time practice to help us overcome the struggle with stress. This enables parents to be more focused on their life values and goals and have more energy to change what actually can be changed in reality.
Presenter: Gili Segall, PhD
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The return to school during COVID-19 has raised a lot of questions for teachers, parents, and students. This webinar focuses on understanding teachers’ questions and concerns, and incorporates information learned directly from teachers in a range of school settings. Our experts review strategies for supporting the wellbeing of teachers and their students during this challenging and complex transition time.
Presenters: Randi D. Pochtar, PhD and Bethany E. Watson
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For people with autism spectrum disorder, forming and maintaining connections during a time of social distancing presents unique challenges. This webinar focuses on key skills for successfully navigating electronic communication such as video calls, phone calls, texts, and emails. We discuss coaching strategies for caregivers to help expand social opportunities and support social success for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.
Presenters: Lauren J. Donnelly, PhD and Michelle Lee, PhD
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The death of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences any of us endure. With the love and support of those closest to them, most children recover well and continue in their lives with the capacity for joy and growth. During the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, it has been all too common that children and families have had to confront the death of a loved one. More common still has been new of deaths in their extended social contacts, and it is virtually unavoidable that children have learned of deaths in their community. In this webinar, Dr. Eric Lewandowski reviews what to expect when children lose a loved one and how to support the process of grief in children. The webinar also discusses challenges of the COVID-19 crisis for grieving families and presents ideas to help manage this difficult time. Finally, this webinar reviews signs that children may be in need of additional support or treatment.
Presenter: Eric Lewandowski, PhD
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Across the nation, everyone is being exposed to, and reacting to, the confusing, stressful, and sometimes frightening situation of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in different ways. But are we, and our children, being traumatized by the pandemic? In this webinar, Dr. Adam D. Brown addresses the emotional reactions that many children, adolescents and families are currently experiencing during the pandemic. An overview of the differences between “stress” and “traumatic stress” are provided, including a focus on developmentally specific reactions. This webinar also helps to clarify typical, developmentally appropriate reactions, when to be considered, and when and how to seek help.
Presenter: Adam D. Brown, PsyD
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Mealtimes are an opportunity for families to come together and enjoy each other’s company. If meals were already difficult in your family, the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic may have heightened the conflict. Learn ways to increase your child’s food acceptance while avoiding power struggles. Skills are applicable across childhood and adolescence.
Presenter: Andrea D. Vazzana, PhD
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Children and teens who are shy and socially anxious frequently struggle with establishing and maintaining peer relationships. This can lead to feelings of loneliness, sadness, and isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these struggles for many youth, as opportunities for social interaction are limited and video platforms may create more anxiety for these individuals. This webinar teaches strategies for managing social anxiety in the context of COVID-19 and ways to increase social connection during this difficult time.
Presenters: Randi D. Pochtar, PhD and Carolyn Spiro, PhD
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Everyone experiences moments of emotional vulnerability and sensitivity and can benefit from more effective coping skills. When living with an emotionally sensitive child or adolescent, families can often find themselves in invalidating patterns of communication, making it difficult to remain mindful and connected. In this webinar, Dr. Giselle Colorado discusses how invalidating communication patterns develop and provides practical strategies for reducing invalidation and fostering validating patterns of communication between parents and their children.
Presenter: Giselle Colorado, PsyD
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Join experts in pediatrics, neuropsychology, and psychiatry for an interactive workshop highlighting common social, emotional, and learning challenges associated with brain-based conditions, such as Tourette disorder, learning disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Participants have the opportunity to consult with NYU Langone Health faculty about their child’s needs, and gain knowledge about various clinical and school resources to address them.
This webinar is presented in partnership with the Tourette Association of America and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Tourette Syndrome Health and Education Program.
Presenters: Rebecca R. Berry, PhD; Richard Gallagher, PhD; Alanna Gold, PhD; Carolyn Spiro, PhD; and Michael A. Ambrose, PhD
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Recent studies suggest that as many as 1 out of 30 kids will identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ). These youth face unique challenges including increased rates of rejection from their families, increased stigma and discrimination at school and in employment, and experience of healthcare that can be ignorant of their needs. This is compounded during a time where youth are physically distant from another due to the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. Despite these challenges and adversities, LGBTQ youth often demonstrate tremendous vitality, resilience, and pride in their experience.
In this webinar, experts from the Transgender Youth Health Program at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone discuss the modern LGBTQ movement and recommendations for a virtual pride month. We will also celebrate the strengths of LGBTQ youth and learn how in celebrating and honoring their diverse experiences, we can build a healthier community virtually.
Presenters: Samantha Busa, PsyD; Caroline L. Salas-Humara, MD; and Jeremy A. Wernick, MSW
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Students with ADHD and other conditions that affect learning may face particular challenges with organization, time management, and planning that lead to stress and parent-child conflict. In this webinar, Dr. Christopher La Lima discusses how symptoms leading to organizational deficits can affect relationships, performance, and self-esteem, and ways to set the stage for a successful transition to the next school year. He will also give a brief overview of Organizational Skills Training (OST), and talk about ways to get involved through workshops, therapy, an ongoing research study, and group therapy.
Presenter: Christopher N. La Lima, PhD
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This webinar aims to provide an overview of tics and Tourette disorder for teachers and other school personnel, as well as instruction in facilitating earlier identification of Tourette disorder and related conditions that contribute to academic difficulties, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
A panel of experts discusses the relationship between Tourette disorder, ADHD, and executive dysfunction, highlighting related school impairments such as organizational deficits. Participants learn best practices for addressing these issues, including school consultation, behavior modification, and organizational skills training, which is a hands-on and practical approach to addressing issues with organization, time management, and planning.
Participants also gain private access to a Tourette Association of America and Centers for Disease Control online training module, which, upon completion, allows program participants to facilitate in-service trainings for other educators in schools.
Presenters: Rebecca R. Berry, PhD, Randi Bennett, PhD, Samantha Busa, PsyD, Kaitlin Happer, PhD, and Christopher N. La Lima, PhD
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Oftentimes symptoms of traumatic stress in youth with known traumatic experiences go misdiagnosed, under-recognized and under-treated. The relationship between trauma and behavioral or mental health problems is complex and sometimes hard to see. In this webinar, Dr. Ruth Gerson and Dr. Patrick Heppell help caregivers and providers understand how trauma affects teens’ thinking, learning, and behavior. This webinar will also provide concrete tips for recognizing symptoms of traumatic stress, engaging youth and finding the right approach, and evidence-based treatments for youth exposed to trauma. This approach may lead to a better understanding of the presenting behaviors and provide greater insight on initiating the healing process.
Presenters: Ruth S. Gerson, MD, and Patrick Heppell, PhD
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Widespread school closures caused by the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have parents managing their children’s remote learning, often while working from home themselves. This challenge is especially daunting for parents of children with attention and executive functioning impairments, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In this webinar, Dr. Timothy Verduin discusses how to help children with attention problems navigate remote learning.
Presenter: Timothy L. Verduin, PhD
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The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically disrupted the usual routines of teens and families. While introducing unprecedented stresses into our lives, it has also made it more difficult to access our usual sources of support and wellbeing. Under these circumstances, teens are likely to feel distressed and are at increased risk of mood problems, including depression. In this webinar, Dr. Eric Lewandowski discusses ways for families to support teens during this time. He also reviews more focused approaches for supporting teens with depression and provides guidance for when to seek professional support.
Presenter: Eric Lewandowski, PhD
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During these challenging times, teens are missing out on their normal activities. This may cause them to feel sad, down, or disappointed. Parents, teachers, and other caregivers may start to wonder: How sad is too sad? Those who know youth who experience depression may struggle with knowing how best to help or support a child during this stressful time. During this webinar, parents and other caregivers learn how to differentiate between typical sadness and depression while picking up strategies for supporting teens during these uncertain times.
Presenter: Aleta G. Angelosante, PhD
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Youth may be experiencing myriad emotions in response to major social and academic changes. This includes the loss of important events, such as music, theater, sporting events, graduation, and prom, brought on by concerns about the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It can be hard for parents to offer a quick solution, or for youth to find a silver lining in the midst of these circumstances. In this webinar, Dr. Rebecca R. Berry discusses strategies to help youth learn to process and manage these difficult feelings and cope with disappointment.
Presenter: Rebecca R. Berry, PhD
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When it comes to dealing with a stressful moment, many of us have given up our pleasurable activities, lost sleep, and perhaps even isolated ourselves for a time because we know the end is in sight. Not only will the finish line be elusive in the marathon we are all currently running, but many of the tools we once relied on to bolster our resilience, like our work, gyms, and even going outside, have vanished. Like an airline flight, we need parents to put on their oxygen masks before placing one on their children. To bolster our resilience, and the resilience of our children, we need to find new and novel ways to reinforce our wellbeing.
Presenters: Alan Schlechter, MD, and Daniel Lerner
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Helping kids manage their schoolwork on a regular day can be overwhelming. Helping them manage their schoolwork during a pandemic brings new meaning to the word. While managing the COVID-19 outbreak, we have the challenge of becoming our kids' schooltime guides as they set their schedule, manage their passwords, navigate needed websites, and complete assignments on time. In this webinar, Drs. Richard Gallagher, Elana Spira, and Jennifer Rosenblatt discuss adapting tested methods to help families meet the demands of distance learning.
Presenters: Richard Gallagher, PhD, Elana G. Spira, PhD, and Jennifer L. Rosenblatt, PhD
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Adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder often struggle to establish meaningful friendships and romantic relationships. In this workshop, you learn coaching strategies for expanding social opportunities and increasing social success for adolescents and young adults who have autism spectrum disorder.
Presenters: Lauren Donnelly, PhD, and Michelle Lee, PhD
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Everyone loves a good story about overcoming hardship, but that doesn’t mean we want to live through it. During this protracted period of stress, parents are struggling with how to overcome daily challenges and, in some cases, help their children manage truly traumatic moments. Fortunately, there is science that can guide parents and their children to manage daily adversities and potentially even encourage growth.
Presenters: Daniela Montalto, PhD, and Alan D. Schlechter, MD
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Our family structure and routines have shifted in order to flatten the COVID-19 curve. However, our children still need to grow, develop, and continue to move upwards on their learning trajectory. In this webinar, Dr. Daniela Montalto discusses resources available to parents of children of all ages and offers suggestions, activities, and ideas on how to continue to help your child climb toward success during this challenging time.
Presenter: Daniela Montalto, PhD
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With nationwide efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, families are spending an unprecedented amount of time at home. Routines have been turned upside-down and resources are spread thin, maximizing household stressors. As a result, many parents are struggling to manage increased conflict, tantrums, and disruptive behavior. Dylann Gold, PhD, and Jacqueline Smith, PsyM, offer strategies for parents to address behavior challenges during this difficult time.
Presenter: Dylann Gold, PhD and Jacqueline Smith, PsyM
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COVID-19 is presenting families around the world with unique challenges. Many of us must make significant changes to the daily patterns, arrangements, and rhythms of our individual and family lives. The great task is to adapt in a way that meets all family members’ needs while at the same time recognizing that this is a work in progress. We discuss family resilience, which is the capacity for a family to weather and even thrive during adversity, and a family’s ability to balance stability and flexibility in changing circumstances. This webinar offers tasks, including constructive dialogue, house rules, and establishing structure, to enhance family resilience while giving suggestions on how to go about them.
Presenter: Andrew E. Roffman, CSW
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For separated or divorced families, co-parenting can be stressful even in good times. In this pandemic, families are discovering that previously stable arrangements are having a hard time withstanding the stresses created by fears of illness and mandates to shelter in place. And for those families where co-parenting and custody were already contentious, the pandemic has amplified those conflicts and creates new ones. In this webinar, we offer advice for divorced, separated, or getting divorced parents who are facing unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presenter: Anthony Charuvastra, MD
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Many individuals with autism spectrum disorder present with co-occurring challenges, such as anxiety, inattention, or depression. At times, it can be challenging to distinguish these symptoms from the core features of autism spectrum disorder and to adapt intervention approaches. Dr. Michelle Lee discusses identifying co-occurring symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder as well as ways parents and clinicians can support individuals with autism spectrum disorder presenting with co-occurring diagnoses.
Presenter: Michelle Lee, PhD
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More than ever, both parents are working out of the home and it can be difficult to find a balance between roles at home, self-care, and work responsibilities. With a little more communication, some troubleshooting, and intentional prioritizing, parents can do a lot to support each other in their roles whether it is the primary breadwinner, the primary caregiver or both. Dr. Lauren Knickerbocker reviews the phenomenon of mental load and give practical steps and tips to help families find a way to get it all done with more support and less stress.
Presenter: Lauren Knickerbocker, PhD
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While children can be naturally predisposed to more or less intense emotional reactivity, the “0-to-100” descriptor used by many parents about their child’s anger may often represent a low emotional self-awareness rather than a lack of impulse control. This propensity can often extend to other family members, resulting in greater conflict and more frequent destructive arguments. This webinar, led by Dr. Samuel Fasulo, focuses on one specific, family-based skill designed to help each family member improve his or her own emotion-management capacity, while also respecting the ability of other family members to do the same.
Presenter: Samuel Fasulo, PhD
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With the spread of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and other illnesses on people's minds, parents and teachers are looking to find ways to calm anxiety and teach children preventative measures. We provide guidance on topics that include the following:
In this webinar, Dr. Lori K. Evans and Dr. Kathleen Camacho focus on how to help children cope with COVID-19 and provide ideas by diagnosis and developmental level.
Presenter: Lori K. Evans, PhD, and Kathleen Camacho, PsyD
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Gender and sexuality are far from "One Size Fits All.” While exploring gender identity and sexual orientation is a normal part of children’s development, there is no user’s manual for talking to your child about these issues. In this workshop, Dr. Samantha Busa discusses development of gender and sexuality in childhood and adolescence and offers ways to talk to your children about this critical area of their development.
Presenter: Samantha Busa, PsyD
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While research tells us there are many positive outcomes associated with growing up with a sibling with neurodevelopmental or mental health needs, there are often questions and challenges that arise as well. In this webinar, child psychologist Dr. Michelle Lee discusses common experiences of siblings, approaches to communicating with other children in the family about a diagnosis, and strategies for supporting siblings over development. She also shares resources for family members.
Presenter: Michelle Lee, PhD and Lorien Baker, PhD
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This webinar helps parents understand the steps for obtaining academic supports and accommodations, including individualized education programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans, for students in need in kindergarten through 12th grade. The role of psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations in this process is explored. We also review parents’ and students’ rights and provide tips for effective collaboration with school personnel. We focus primarily on students with specialized learning needs, such as learning disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Presenters: Meghan Jorgenson, PhD and Sarah Powell, PhD
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Every individual who has autism spectrum disorder experiences the world differently from a sensory point of view. This webinar provides a brief background on the neurobiological evidence for sensory differences in autism spectrum disorder and provides practical guidance on creating sensory-friendly environments. Several sensory sensitivities are covered generally and specific examples are provided to illustrate individual preferences and needs.
Presenter: Katherine Sullivan, PhD
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Learn strategies to help your child get and stay organized. This 60-minute webinar is led by psychologist Richard Gallagher, PhD, the first author of The Organized Child. Dr. Gallagher discusses methods proven to be effective in helping children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder improve their school performance and their school-related behaviors at home. Learning these methods can help reduce family conflict and help your child develop a more positive attitude toward school.
Presenter: Richard Gallagher, PhD
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What is the right thing to do when a young child argues, whines, and refuses to listen? Parents, caregivers, and teachers seeking solutions for disruptive behavior are often inundated with conflicting information. In this webinar, Dr. Dylann Gold sets the record straight with some practical strategies for keeping the peace in your home or classroom.
Presenter: Dylann Gold, PhD
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As students enter middle school, academic demands increase. Many students, especially those with executive function weaknesses, struggle to complete long-term assignments and prepare adequately for tests and quizzes. In this webinar, Dr. Elana Spira explains why these tasks can be so daunting to some students and outlines a plan for supporting your child in planning ahead, studying effectively, and completing tasks efficiently and confidently.
Presenter: Elana Spira, PhD
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As children enter their teenage years, parents may have more difficulty telling the difference between normal mood changes, including bouts of sadness and irritability, and signs of more serious problems like depression and risk of suicide. Depression can interfere with many aspects of a teen’s life, including relationships with family and friends, school success, and enjoyment of normal activities. Thoughts of suicide may also accompany depression or may arise for other reasons. In this webinar, Dr. Eric Lewandowski differentiates between normal aspects of teenage life and more significant mood problems. He shares ideas for talking with teens about these difficult subjects and for supporting them through hard times. Dr. Lewandowski also provides guidance on signs to watch for, when additional support may be needed, and how to find effective treatment.
Presenter: Eric Lewandowski, PhD
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This webinar aims to highlight research-supported evaluation and treatment for tic disorders available at the Child Study Center’s Tic, Tourette Disorder, and Trichotillomania Program, a Tourette Association of America Center of Excellence, and showcases services available in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, neurology and pediatric neurology, and neurosurgery. We discuss behavioral and psychosocial interventions for tic disorders, including comprehensive behavioral intervention for tic disorders. When behavioral interventions are insufficient to address moderate to severely problematic tics, medication and other agents, including tetrabenazine and botulinum toxin injections, may be useful. Finally, we review interventions for treatment-refractory tics, including deep brain stimulation for young adults and present evidence from a review of clinical practice guidelines describing implications for assessment and practice.
Presenters: Glenn Hirsch, MD, and Rebecca R. Berry, PhD
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Anxious children often seek reassurance from family members, including parents and siblings, that their fears won’t come true. Well-intentioned responses may inadvertently reinforce these anxieties over time and lead to an increase in anxiety symptoms. This webinar provides information about the role of family accommodation in anxiety disorders, including subtle ways that parents and other family members may change their behaviors in response to their child’s anxiety. The webinar equips parents with concrete skills and strategies to respond to their children’s anxiety in a way that will support their progress and help fight the anxiety as a team.
Presenters: Randi Pochtar, PhD, and Carolyn Spiro-Levitt, PhD
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In light of the recent mass shootings and current political climate, having an open and validating dialogue about violence with youth is critical for healthy coping. Given the role the media plays in today’s culture makes children and adolescents especially vulnerable to developing fears and anxieties. But what can parents and teachers say or do? In this webinar, Dr. Giselle Colorado discusses how parents and teachers may have developmentally appropriate discussions about mass violence tailored to the specific age group and use validating strategies to foster open communication and a safe space to process what they see and hear.
Presenter: Giselle Colorado, PsyD
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School refusal is a common problem in children and adolescents, and a particular concern due to its potential short- and long-term impact on academic, social, emotional, and family functioning. Furthermore, the longer a child misses school, the more likely these problems are to develop. In this webinar, Dr. Randi Pochtar, will discuss the most common reasons for school refusal behavior, things that parents can do to help their child or adolescent return to school, and the most effective treatments for targeting this issue.
Presenters: Randi Pochtar, PhD
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The most recent studies suggest that as many as 1 in 30 children identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ). These youth face unique challenges, including increased rates of rejection from their families, stigma and discrimination at school and in employment, and dealing with a healthcare system that can be ignorant of their needs. These challenges add up and can lead to an increased risk of mental health concerns. And yet, despite these challenges and adversities, LGBTQ youth often demonstrate tremendous vitality, resilience, and pride in their experience. In this webinar with Dr. Samantha Busa and social worker Jeremy Wernick, which is timed to coordinate with the 50th anniversary of the launch of the modern LGBTQ rights movement, we celebrate the strengths of LGBTQ youth and learn how we can build a healthier community by celebrating and honoring their diverse experiences.
Presenters: Samantha Busa, PsyD, and Jeremy A. Wernick, LMSW
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The transition to college is a significant milestone for teenagers, their parents, and their families. This transition is even more complicated for teenagers with psychiatric disorders, especially those who are taking psychotropic medication. In this webinar, child psychiatrist Dr. Lisa A. Kotler discusses what parents and their teenage children should look for when selecting a college, including questions to ask about necessary services and accommodations. She also shares ways for parents to make this transition as smooth as possible and maximize their children’s success as they start college.
Presenter: Lisa A. Kotler, MD
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As first-time parents your heart is full, but at the same time you have so many questions. First-time parents often receive conflicting and confusing information from many well-intended sources. In this webinar, Dr. Lauren Knickerbocker answers your questions about the lifestyle transitions new parents may face, explains the developmental and emotional stages of infants, and explores ways to strengthen the parent–infant bond.
Presenter: Lauren Knickerbocker, PhD
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An increasing number of children and adolescents are prescribed multiple medications for long periods to treat various mental health disorders. In this webinar featuring Dr. Martin A. Irwin, he discusses strategies to reevaluate a child’s need for medication, and focuses on de-prescribing, reducing the dose of medication safely and slowly, and possibly discontinuing some or all of the medications.
Presenter: Martin A. Irwin, MD
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Because there is no cure and few options for evidence-based treatment of autism spectrum disorder , many people with autism spectrum disorder, their families, and the professional community are eager to find new effective interventions. Although research on novel approaches continues, it’s crucial that we recognize the limits of the research base and equip caregivers with the skills needed to evaluate their treatment choices. In this webinar, Dr. Francisco X. Castellanos and Dr. Paige E. Cervantes briefly review the wide variety of alternative treatments currently being promoted for autism spectrum disorder and suggest strategies to help parents make informed decisions about their child’s care. Additionally, they discuss the increasing interest in cannabidiol (CBD), a compound found in the cannabis plant that does not produce intoxicating effects but may be therapeutically beneficial for a number of conditions, including autism spectrum disorder.
Presenters: Francisco X. Castellanos, MD, and Paige E. Cervantes, PhD
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Children who experience communication difficulties in social situations, such as those with autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, or other challenges, can benefit from some coaching to improve their social skills. Dr. Lauren J. Donnelly and social worker Sarah Kern review strategies to help children learn how to choose appropriate friends, initiate conversations, and exhibit good sportsmanship and other relationship-building skills.
Presenters: Lauren J. Donnelly, PhD, and Sarah Kern
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Many teenagers and young adults require extra help to overcome shyness and anxiety in social situations. Everyday tasks from making friends, raising a hand in class, or going to new places may seem impossible for some. Dr. Samantha Busa and Dr. Anna J. Swan, experts in anxiety and mood disorders in youth, provide teens and their families with practical tips to understand their anxiety and develop and refine skills to manage social shyness and discomfort.
Presenters: Samantha Busa, PsyD, and Anna J. Swan, PhD
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Infants’ and young children’s experiences are shaped by their attachment relationships with their parents. Positive and secure attachments can buffer the impact of traumatic life events on the child. At times, the type of trauma experienced can affect both child and parent and change the parent–child relationship. In this webinar, Dr. Daniel S. Schechter and Dr. Erica Willheim focus on what we have learned from recent research and what we can do in the face of traumatic events to reduce stress and support the psychological health of the child and strengthen the parent–child relationship.
Presenters: Daniel S. Schechter, MD, and Erica Willheim, PhD
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When children hear voices or have mood swings, we often assume the worst: that these symptoms may indicate serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. This isn’t always the case. Dr. Bem L. Atim and Dr. Ruth S. Gerson explore complex psychiatric symptoms in children as manifestations of other illnesses such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. They also discuss how and when to get the appropriate care.
Presenters: Bem L. Atim, MD, and Ruth S. Gerson, MD
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As parents, we teach and encourage children to make their own decisions because it helps them become more independent, responsible, and confident. But when and how should children decide whether or not to take a certain medication or have an elective surgery? In this webinar with Dr. Lesha D. Shah and Dr. Kyle A. McGregor, experts in biomedical ethics, we explore the doctor–young patient encounter, the definitions of and controversies concerning informed consent and assent, and how to prepare children in these potentially life-threatening, decision-making situations.
Presenters: Lesha D. Shah, MD, and Kyle A. McGregor, PhD
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Parenting a young child can be difficult, especially if your child is diagnosed with a mental health condition. Even if your child is receiving mental healthcare, parenting can seem overwhelming. In this webinar, child psychologists Dr. Michael A. Feder and Dr. Douglas Brodman, experts on anxiety disorders and parent–child relationships, discuss how a brief, virtual parenting consultation program can help parents meet their children’s needs and help them develop into healthy adults.
Presenters: Michael A. Feder, PhD, and Douglas Brodman, PhD
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Almost three quarters of teens who use social media use Instagram to connect with friends and share photos and videos from everyday life. In recent years, “finstas” or fake, subsidiary Instagram accounts have grown in popularity among American teenagers. These accounts are created to depict picture-perfect lives, which can have a potentially negative impact on adolescents’ mental health. There is another darker side to these secret accounts that involves gossip, bullying, exhibitionism, risk-taking, and other attention-seeking behaviors. Led by Dr. Kyle A. McGregor, this webinar delves into the hidden world of social media to help parents better understand the ways their kids connect online and the constantly evolving use and role of social media in our lives.
Presenter: Kyle A. McGregor, PhD
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Our children spend as much time in school as they do at home, so it’s important for parents to talk to teachers about what happens in the classroom. When there is a strong relationship between parents and teachers, children benefit in terms of academic and social–emotional functioning. In this webinar, Dr. Elana G. Spira discusses how parents can foster open, constructive communication with teachers and school personnel. She also highlights tools and strategies that can get parents and teachers on the same page and maximize children’s potential in school and at home.
Presenter: Elana G. Spira, PhD
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Many parents find it overwhelming to balance setting limits with their child and building a meaningful relationship. Now more than ever, social media, responsibilities at school and work, and day-to-day stress distract parents from being aware of and open to opportunities to build connections with their children. This webinar is designed to help you develop the skills that can help you identify barriers to improving your connection with your child and recognize opportunities for more open communication in the present moment. Social worker Jeremy Wernick provides practical strategies for applying relational mindfulness to improve your communication with and understanding of your child.
Presenter: Jeremy Wernick, LMSW
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It can be difficult to care for children who are picky eaters. Some children don’t like green vegetables, and others eat nothing but three or four “safe foods.” Parenting and nutritional recommendations are hard to verify, so parents often find themselves wondering: is this advice grounded in science, or is it just a fad, opinion, or sales pitch? Join Dr. Helen L. Egger and Dr. Timothy L. Verduin for a discussion on restricted eating in young children, and hear more about the Child Study Center’s digital health app that helps us learn from and support parents and their picky eaters.
Presenters: Helen L. Egger, MD, and Timothy L. Verduin, PhD
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A quick browse through the parenting section of any bookstore will likely turn up a dizzying array of contradictory recommendations and advice. And then there are the suggestions provided free-of-charge from in-laws, siblings, friends, or perfect strangers on how best to raise your kids. How do you make sense of it all? Dr. Ethan R. Ehrenberg presents 10 clear and concise universal parenting tips backed by decades of child psychology research and clinical experience. They serve as a guide for life’s most challenging and rewarding occupation.
Presenter: Ethan R. Ehrenberg, PhD
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It’s normal for children to have a short attention span from time to time, but if your child is frequently acting impulsively or struggling to stay focused, you might be questioning whether he or she has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In this webinar, Dr. Dylann Gold, an expert in ADHD and behavior disorders, separates fact from fiction and science from opinion as she discusses the ins and outs of the diagnosis. She provides an overview of the types of treatments that help children achieve success in home, school, social relationships, and beyond.
Presenter: Dylann Gold, PhD
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When you’re concerned about your child’s psychological or emotional wellbeing, a consultation with a psychiatrist—a medical doctor who can prescribe medication when necessary, in addition to providing other therapies—can be helpful. In this webinar, Dr. Susan J. Friedland discusses what you and your child can expect on your first visit with a child psychiatrist and how to get the most out of your evaluation or consultation. She helps you set goals beforehand that allow you and your child’s doctor to gain the clearest understanding of your child’s mental health concerns and determine which medication treatment makes the most sense, if any.
Presenter: Susan J. Friedland, MD
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Conflict is an unavoidable part of all relationships, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be a problem. In fact, when individuals engage in constructive dialogue rather than arguing, conflict can be a significant pathway to building an emotionally connected, resilient relationship. This webinar, led by social worker Andrew E. Roffman, focuses on partner–partner conflict but is applicable to other relationships as well, including parent–teen relationships. He offers general principles and specific strategies for transforming conflict into dialogue.
Presenter: Andrew E. Roffman
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Most parents and adults can recognize when a child is feeling sad or experiencing normal blues, but it can be difficult to know when it’s something more serious. Depression or feelings of hopelessness can interfere with social activities, interests, school, and family life. They can also increase risk of suicidal thoughts or suicidal ideation. In this webinar, Dr. Ruth Gerson and Dr. Eric Lewandowski discuss how families can identify and differentiate stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts and how parents can discuss these important topics with their children. Additional topics include how to help children and teens navigate stressful times using resilience; knowing when to reach out for help; and what to look for when seeking effective treatment.
Presenters: Ruth S. Gerson, MD and Eric Lewandowski, PhD
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Children who struggle with executive functioning can be disorganized. They forget assignments, lose papers, and run late. In this webinar, Dr. Francisco Castellanos and Dr. Richard Gallagher describe their currently-recruiting research study investigating methods for building organizational skills and using state-of-the-art brain imaging to understand how this learning occurs.
Presenters: Francisco X. Castellanos, MD and Richard Gallagher, PhD
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The quality of your relationships largely determines your well being in life. Led by Dr. Alan Schlechter, this webinar is guaranteed to make you and your child happier. You’ll learn to distinguish “good” from “bad” conflict when the kids are going at it, and also learn to listen to the little ones and understand what the older ones are really saying—when they’re not texting.
Presenter: Alan Schlechter, MD
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What is the number one factor that predicts academic success in your first year of college? It’s not how hard you study or how smart you are. Dr. Alan D. Schlechter and performance coach Daniel L. Lerner review the essential toolkit for thriving in college. They discuss how parents can best support their kids, help them overcome some challenges they’ll face, and encourage them to thrive.
Presenters: Alan D. Schlechter, MD, and Daniel L. Lerner
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When children experience the sudden death of a parent, they may experience turbulent and intense emotions, like anger, guilt, and traumatic grief. In this webinar, Drs. Randi Pochtar, Daniel Schechter, and Stephanie Wagner—three child psychiatry experts in stress and trauma, parent-child relationships, and early childhood—will discuss how surviving caregivers and family members can help one another and children understand suicide, and support them through the grieving process.
Presenters: Randi D. Pochtar, PhD, Daniel S. Schechter, MD, and Stephanie M. Wagner, PhD
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Does your teenage daughter complain about the way she looks? Social media, magazines, and popular culture have had a major impact on the way adolescents and young adults feel about their bodies. By age 6, girls often start to express concerns about their weight or shape, and this is a concern that often remains with them throughout life. Additionally, body dissatisfaction is a risk factor in the development of future eating disorders. Dr. Dana Galler discusses strategies that parents can implement to boost confidence and a positive body image among teens.
Presenter: Dana Galler, PsyD
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For most parents, sending kids to summer camp for the first time may stir up fond memories, anticipation of the fun awaiting their children, and perhaps a little separation anxiety. It’s more complicated for parents of children with special needs. Dr. Karen Fleiss provides techniques to help you assess camp counselors and staff members’ abilities to meet your child’s needs, evaluate the skills and activities offered, understand how the program communicates with you, and ensure your child has fun and makes friends.
Presenter: Karen Fleiss, PsyD
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If your child has been diagnosed with tics and Tourette disorder, you might be wondering what this means for your child and family. In this webinar, child psychologist Rebecca Berry, PhD, and a patient’s family share their perspectives to help you better understand your child, investigate treatments and therapies, and get the support your child needs at home and school.
Presenter: Rebecca R. Berry, PhD
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Maintaining a work–life balance can be hard for many parents, who have to juggle between their children’s needs, work, and other life issues. Because of this, parents often experience anxiety, stress, and difficulties with coping. This webinar with Dr. Justin R. Misurell is designed to help you feel more relaxed, calm, and in control as a working parent. We also provide useful tools and practical strategies that can help you manage stress, prioritize your many responsibilities, and improve communication with your child.
Presenter: Justin R. Misurell, PhD
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Caring for children who have experienced trauma can take a toll on parents and caregivers, and affect our mental or physical health, as well as our ability to parent effectively. This webinar helps normalize such reactions, known as “compassion fatigue”—the consistent outpouring of care without adequate replenishment of personal attention—by discussing factors that put us at risk and ways to support resiliency and improve self-awareness.
Presenter: Mary Dino, LCSW-R
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The news is awash with conflicting stories about how to raise your child. It seems like what’s recommended one day is totally wrong the next. How can you find out what the research really says? Social worker Christina Di Bartolo discusses how to uncover the science under the reporting and get to the bottom of the story. Newsflash: it’s not usually as black-and-white as it’s made out to be.
Presenter: Christina Di Bartolo, LMSW
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As marijuana gains greater acceptance, research shows that fewer and fewer teenagers see using it as risky—partly because of the rise of its legal medical use. How do parents begin the conversation with their kids about drugs? Dr. Komal Nayak-Giovinazzo discusses the role of marijuana in psychology, medicine, and culture, and offers some tips on how to talk to young people about it.
Presenter: Komal Nayak-Giovinazzo, MD
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a crippling disorder with childhood onset. There are well-established treatments, including pharmacologic interventions that dramatically reduce the symptoms of ADHD. Dr. Rahil Jummani, MD discusses the disorder, how it is diagnosed, and effective therapies. The webinar also focuses on medication management of ADHD and developing an understanding of how stimulants and other medications for the disorder work.
Presenter: Rahil Jummani, MD
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In light of the most recent school tragedy, there are currently a number of challenging and poignant discussions occurring within and between families, schools, and the greater community related to gun control, mental health, prevention of school violence, and school safety. In this webinar, Dr. Lori Evans and Dr. Randi Pochtar discuss strategies for talking to children and adolescents about school shootings; understanding approaches to identifying and supporting youth at risk in school, at home, and in the community; and reviewing the importance of a collaborative approach to school violence prevention.
Presenters: Lori Evans, PhD and Randi Pochtar, PhD
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Struggling with food is far from uncommon in childhood and adolescence. Because food is such an important part of our daily lives, eating disorders are highly stressful for both the child experiencing them and their families. Fortunately, there are many effective behavioral interventions—including an approach called Off the CUFF (Clear, Undisturbed, Firm, and Funny)—to address them and support parents. Dr. Michelle Miller explores the development of eating disorders, discusses parental concerns, and provides tips on how to improve communication with children with eating disordered behavior.
Presenter: Michelle Miller, PsyD
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For many children and teens with mental health needs, factors such as distance, location, or time of day can affect access to psychiatric care, owing to a nationwide shortage of child and adolescent mental health practitioners. Telepsychiatry—which uses live interactive videoconferencing between doctor and patient—is an innovative approach to help address this challenge. In this webinar, Dr. Shabana Khan discusses various applications of telepsychiatry, and several activities our department is undertaking to accelerate telepsychiatry care and education for youth.
Presenter: Shabana Khan, MD
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Many young children require extra support to overcome shyness and anxiety in social situations. Everyday tasks from making friends, raising a hand in class, or going to new places may seem impossible for some kids. In this webinar, Dr. Rachelle Theise discusses practical strategies that can help decrease stress and improve communication between anxious children and their peers.
Presenter: Rachelle Theise, PsyD
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There has been a marked increase in the report of sexual harassment in the media recently, and this might be sparking some challenging conversations at home. In this webinar, Drs. Christina Laitner and Randi Pochtar discuss strategies for managing media content being viewed in the home, talking to children and adolescents about sexual harassment and what they are seeing on the news, and ways to educate children of all ages and genders about safety and respect in interpersonal relationships.
Presenters: Christina Laitner, PhD and Randi Pochtar, PhD
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As parents, we’ve all been there: maybe it’s potty training or trying to get your child ready in time for school. Perhaps you’ve offered a little treat—a sticker, a cookie, or a trinket—for motivation. But what’s an appropriate reward? In this webinar, Dr. Stephanie Wagner provides information about rewards and how to use them strategically and systematically to teach skills and modify behaviors.
Presenter: Stephanie Wagner, PhD
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Conventional wisdom and research both tell us that sitting together for family meals is an important part of raising healthy, happy kids. So why is it so hard to do? Between busy schedules, picky eaters, and behavior at the table, family meals can be stressful. In this webinar, Dr. Lauren Knickerbocker highlights common challenges parents face in bringing the family to the dinner table and tips for how to meet those challenges with success and ultimately, enjoyment.
Presenter: Lauren Knickerbocker, PhD
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Texting while driving. Binge drinking. Unprotected sex. There are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about getting a late-night call about their teen. But most of the advice parents and educators hear about adolescents is outdated and unscientific—and simply doesn’t work. This webinar, led by Dr. Jess P. Shatkin, discusses why teens take risks and what drives their decision-making, and provide advice about what parents, teachers, and society can do differently to keep our kids safe.
Presenter: Jess P. Shatkin, MD, MPH
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More than 80 percent of teens use a cell phone regularly, making it the most common medium for cyberbullying. Research has shown that kids who are bullied are more at risk for developing depression and anxiety. Dr. Lori Evans and Dr. Whitney Waugh discuss the best strategies for monitoring media and helping you talk with your child about cyberbullying, whether they are a victim, bully, or bystander.
Presenters: Lori Evans, PhD, and Whitney Waugh, PhD
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Children and adolescents with obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) perform repetitive actions or rituals to relieve their anxiety, finding it difficult to break away from the routine. Dr. Rebecca Berry discusses how OCD affects a family and provides practical tools to cope with symptoms, practice compassionate limit setting, and help children work toward healthy functioning and satisfying relationships.
Presenter: Rebecca Berry, PhD
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For many children and parents, staying on top of homework and long-term projects is a never-ending battle. Difficulties with time management and planning are often a major source of conflict at home and lead to missed assignments and underachievement in school. In this webinar, Dr. Elana Spira provides tips on how parents can optimize homework routines and engage children in planning and managing their time for school assignments and projects.
Presenter: Elana Spira, PhD
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The transition from summer vacation to the school year can be difficult for many families. However, with proper supports in place, children can more easily adjust to the changes in academic, social, and organizational demands. In this webinar, Dr. Dylann Gold discusses eight ways to set the stage for a successful school year.
Presenter: Dylann Gold, PhD
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Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to get back to school. While starting a new school year is exciting, the transition back can also bring some challenges. In this webinar, Meghan Jorgenson, PsyD, will provide tips for overcoming first day jitters, preparing for learning, and falling back into school year routines in order to help your child start the year strong.
Presenter: Meghan Jorgenson, PsyD
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In light of the recent tragic events in Charlottesville, VA, having a dialogue about race and racism with children and teens is critical to help them process what they see and hear. But how do you start the conversation? In this webinar, Yamalis Diaz, PhD, discusses why talking to them early on can affect how they think about others and their relationships with them. She will also provide adults some tips on having age-appropriate discussions about discrimination, and how parents and teachers can serve as positive role models in promoting tolerance.
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Dating can be hard enough as it is, but when you’re a teenager or young adult living on the autism spectrum, it can be even harder. Social cues can be hard to read and sometimes it’s difficult to get a message across, so you can only imagine how tricky it is when flirting or in a romantic relationship. Atypical, an upcoming comedy television series from Netflix, explores this through an 18-year-old boy with autism spectrum disorder, and his goal to start dating, despite his mother’s hesitation. In this webinar, Katherine Sullivan, PhD, offers information related to the social skills of dating, including how to let someone know you like them, dating safety skills, and how parents can support their teens and young adults.
Presenter: Katherine Sullivan, PhD
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Meant to help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, anxiety, or other conditions relieve tension and focus better, fidget spinners have become a popular toy among children and adults. But some critics—including teachers—find it distracting or ineffective. Lori Evans, PhD, and Samantha Busa, PsyD, will discuss the controversy over fidget spinners, and provide parents and caregivers tips to determine if their children may benefit from these as tools and, if so, how to work with schools to allow them in the classroom.
Presenter: Lori Evans, PhD and Samantha Busa, PsyD
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The recent release of the Netflix film “To the Bone,” a story about one young woman’s experience with anorexia, has ignited an intense discussion on eating disorders and the power of media portrayals. Body dissatisfaction and eating disorders affect teens of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sizes, and socioeconomic groups. In this webinar, Melissa Nishawala, MD, clinical director of the Eating Disorders Service at the Child Study Center, helps teens to cultivate healthy coping skills, to challenge negative media stereotypes, and to be supportive of friends in need.
Presenter: Melissa Nishawala, MD
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From tests to tryouts, children are faced with obstacles nearly every day. However, children may view these obstacles as insurmountable leading to an increase in negative self-talk and difficult emotional states causing our children to lose interest in learning skills and subjects. In this webinar, Paul Sullivan, MS, examines the concepts of resiliency and grit from positive psychology, and discuss ways in which parents can help transform their child’s negative thinking and enhance positive emotions to help children foster a resilient mindset.
Presenter: Paul Sullivan, MS
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Anxiety, irritability, and aggression can remain problems even after receiving the best behavioral treatment for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, or other disorders. In this webinar, Rahil Jummani, MD, offers parents plain language about which medicines work well, tips to minimize side effects, and recommendations for collaborating with their child’s doctor to ensure that medicines are used safely and effectively.
Presenter: Rahil R. Jummani, MD
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Navigating body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) and school can be quite challenging for both parents and youth. In this webinar, Rebecca Rialon Berry, PhD, helps parents understand how to best advocate for their child at school, including various ways teachers can help with a child’s recovery plan and pursuing special accommodations for BFRBs.
Presenter: Rebecca Rialon Berry, PhD
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The recent release of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why has been a topic in schools, the media, and at the dinner table due to the themes of suicide and sexual assault. Whether or not you have watched the series, children and teens are being exposed through social media outlets. Lori Evans, PhD, and Samantha Busa, PsyD, will discuss how to talk to your children and teens about the series, present facts regarding suicide rates and the contagion effect, and make recommendations for parents, educators, and professionals.
Presenter: Lori Evans, PhD, and Samantha Busa, PsyD
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Parenting is a time of great joy and excitement. It can also be a time of high stress to meet the demands of day-to-day life. Many parents find it difficult to make time for themselves, especially when their children are struggling. In this webinar, Samantha Busa, PsyD, discusses why parents should take care of themselves and tips to implement self-care into their hectic lives.
Presenter: Samantha Busa, PsyD
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Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often struggle with organizing schoolwork, managing time, and planning projects. In this webinar, Richard Gallagher, PhD, discusses techniques and best practices from our highly successful book, Organizational Skills Training for Children with ADHD.
Presenter: Richard Gallagher, PhD
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There are many different types of evaluations and assessments for children. Neuropsychological evaluations assess a child’s cognitive, behavioral, and social or emotional strengths and weaknesses. It provides recommendations aimed at helping the child be better able to navigate their home, school, and community life. This webinar will provide an introduction to parents on what a neuropsychological evaluation is and how it can be helpful for your child.
Presenter: Helen Tam, PhD
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It can be difficult to understand why adolescents engage in self-injury. In this webinar, Randi Pochtar, PhD, will provide information about the what, who, when, and why of self-injury. She will also review potential signs of self-injury in adolescents, strategies for talking to adolescents about self-injury, and what types of treatment may be appropriate.
Presenter: Randi Pochtar, PhD
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Many individuals, including children and teens, experience a combination of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms in addition to tics. Furthermore, their family members may have one or more of the related conditions. Michelle Miller, PsyD, explores the biological underpinnings that connect these OCD, ADHD, and tics. She also discusses how they can impact behavioral and psychiatric treatment, and presents recent research in this area.
Presenter: Michelle Miller, PsyD
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Many young children require extra support to overcome shyness and anxiety in social situations. In this webinar, Dylann Gold, PhD, discusses techniques to help preschoolers cultivate meaningful friendships, participate actively in the classroom, and develop confidence across a variety of settings.
Presenter: Dylann Gold, PhD
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As children learn about the world during their early years, they develop a variety of concerns and worries. Some of these are typical, while others may reflect an overly active, worried mind that may be prone to anxiety disorders. Problems with separation, interacting with people outside of the family, and trying new activities can often develop. In this webinar, Lauren Knickerbocker, PhD, clarifies the differences and provides guidelines to parents of children 2 to 9 years old on how to help children deal with their worries and anxieties.
Presenter: Lauren Knickerbocker, PhD
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Anxiety is part of day-to-day life for many children and teens diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. In this webinar, Sarah Kern, LCSW, discusses the overlap between and anxiety disorders as well as practical strategies to help children and teens with cope with anxiety and to begin facing their fears.
Presenter: Sarah Kern, LCSW
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Tantrums are relatively common among young children and may occur for a variety of reasons. As children get older, many learn more appropriate coping skills for managing their frustration, but some children may not easily learn these skills. The way parents respond to tantrums can have a significant impact on both managing tantrums in the moment and teaching more effective emotion regulation skills over time.
Yamalis Diaz, PhD, reviews strategies parents can use to tame their tot’s tantrums with both of these goals in mind.
Presenter: Yamalis Diaz, PhD
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Parents often find themselves advocating for their children—whether they’re seeking the right treatment or school placement, wanting a second opinion, or simply looking for support. Christina Di Bartolo, LMSW, offers helpful background information and concrete strategies to improve parents’ skills when being their child’s champion.
Presenter: Christina Di Bartolo, LMSW
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Whether your emotional reaction to Tuesday nights presidential election results was joy or anger, as a parent you may find yourself in the position to explain and answer questions about politics and the presidential election results to your child. In this webinar, Lori Evans, PhD, and Paul Sullivan, MS, will offer recommendations on how to navigate conversations about politics with your child, reduce anxieties about the election results, as well as discuss and normalize what is next.
Presenters: Lori Evans, PhD and Paul Sullivan, MS
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When parents separate or divorce, children are impacted in many ways. Some can be good and positive, while others will be difficult and trying. Children are likely to experience a range of feelings, such as sadness, anxiety, relief, or even happiness. In this webinar, Rachelle Theise, PsyD, breaks down a breakup from a child’s perspective and provides tips and techniques to help them navigate the changes to continue on a course of natural psychological, emotional, and social development.
Presenter: Rachelle S. Theise, PsyD
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There is seemingly unending child-rearing advice available to any parent who searches blogs, social media, online communities, or even books. Much of this information is contradictory, especially on the subject of discipline. Are timeouts effective? Does this technique help children learn better behaviors? Do most parents know how to give a timeout?
Stephanie Wagner, PhD, explores the debate over timeouts through a scientific lens and will provide practical tips for parents of young children.
Presenter: Stephanie M. Wagner, PhD
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Friendship is protective—having just one or two friends can make all the difference in a child’s development. But for some of children, making and keeping friends isn’t easy. In this webinar, Katherine Sullivan, PhD, discusses the importance of having one or two close friends, including positive effects on self-esteem, mood, independence, and confidence. She also shares her knowledge about key social skills for building quality friendships and conflict resolution.
Presenter: Katherine A. Sullivan, PhD
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As the new school year begins, addressing tics and Tourette syndrome in the classroom is especially important. In this webinar, Samantha Busa, PsyD, discusses how parents of children with tics and Tourette syndrome can advocate for their children’s needs, navigate the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process, and partner with school staff to ensure long-term success. Parents will also learn what accommodations and interventions are helpful educationally and socially within the school.
Presenter: Samantha Busa, PsyD
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New and conflicting information about ADHD is reported seemingly every week and can overwhelm any family. In this webinar, Rahil Jummani, MD, helps parents learn how to distinguish fact from fiction, navigate the evaluation process, and select treatments that are based on the latest and best objective research with autism spectrum disorder children.
Presenter: Rahil R. Jummani, MD
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Many children with autism spectrum disorder struggle with safety awareness and can demonstrate unsafe behavior in the home, school, and community settings. Rebecca Doggett, PhD, provides strategies to address wandering, community safety, and emergency planning for families with autism spectrum disorder children.
Presenter: Rebecca Doggett, PhD
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Are you pregnant or a new mom? Do you ever feel down or stressed out? In this webinar, Bonnie Kerker, PhD, explores the differences between common sadness that pregnant women and new moms may experience and feelings that may need professional attention. Dr. Kerker also talks about what you can do to prevent prenatal and postpartum depression, how to recognize the signs and symptoms, and what to do if the sadness doesn’t go away, including tips on how to access helpful resources.
Presenter: Bonnie Kerker, PhD
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Has pleading and pushing the limits become a way of life with your school-age child? Do you give in more often than you’d like to your child’s demands? In this webinar, Timothy Verduin, PhD, discusses how to set and enforce reasonable limits, and recognize the difference between flexibility and negotiating a reasonable compromise with your child.
Presenter: Timothy L. Verduin, PhD
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Over 43 million people in the U.S. have a mental disorder. Realizing that you or a loved one needs therapy is only the first step to receiving treatment. Whether it’s for your or a family member, finding the right therapist can be challenging. In this webinar, Michelle Miller, PsyD, discusses how to navigate the mental health care system and better determine how to find a therapist to meet your individual needs. She also covers therapist fees and the role of insurance, mental health provider credentials, the different types of therapy, resources to find therapists, and many other key areas involved in finding a therapist.
Presenter: Michelle Miller, PsyD
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As adults, we know that gender and sexuality are far from one size fits all. While exploring gender identity and sexual orientation are a normal part of kids’ development, there is no user’s manual for talking to your kids about these issues. In this webinar, Aron Janssen, MD, discusses development of gender and sexuality in childhood and adolescence and offer ways to talk to your kids about this critical area of their development.
Presenter: Aron Janssen, MD
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Eating throughout the day can be tough when you and your child are running around with busy schedules. Learn why incorporating snacks is essential not only to curb hunger cues and cravings, but to keep your child fueled to perform his or her best and avoid the mental fog that could be slowing him or her down.
Presenter: Bridget Murphy, MS, RDN, CDN
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) runs in families, which often means that at least one parent has ADHD symptoms. In this webinar, Mary Solanto, PhD, discusses how to find out if you have it, how ADHD affects parenting, and what treatments are available for adults and children.
Presenter: Mary Solanto, PhD
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In this webinar, Adriana Di Martino, MD, the Leon Levy Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Research Director of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical and Research Program at NYU Langone, discusses the cutting edge of research for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families. She also shares innovative brain imaging research initiatives ongoing at the Child Study Center that are revealing the functional organization of the brain in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Presenter: Adriana Di Martino, MD
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When your child is exposed to a potentially traumatic event at school or in the community, or when they hear about upsetting events in the media, it can be challenging know how to best support and talk with them. As a parent, you may also wonder what types of reactions are typical in the short term and over time.
In this webinar, Victoria Libby, PhD, provides you with strategies for speaking with your child, providing emotional support, and knowing when to consult with a mental health professional.
Presenter: Victoria Libby, PhD
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Validation is a powerful parenting tool that can improve your relationship with your child, reduce conflict, and help your child build confidence in peer and adult interactions.
Although simple on the surface, validation can be challenging to implement. Randi Pochtar, PhD, will discuss the importance of validation in parenting, the ways that parents unintentionally invalidate their children, and how to practically and effectively incorporate validation into your everyday parenting practices.
Presenter: Randi Pochtar, PhD
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With every coo, newborns thrill and delight their parents. But as newborns become babies and eventually toddlers, parents may wonder how to support these transitions. In this webinar, Elizabeth Roberts, PsyD, offers tips for parents on how to tune in to their babies’ feelings, play with them at every stage, and foster a strong, healthy relationship with them.
Presenter: Elizabeth Roberts, PsyD
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A child’s learning disability or mental health issue can be an enormous challenge for parents. It can be even more challenging to talk about it with family members, friends, teachers, and other people in your child’s life.
Amy DiBernardo, LMSW, JD, offers simple strategies on choosing the right words for a particular situation or audience, which can help achieve goals, reduce stigma, and alleviate additional stress.
Presenter: Amy DiBernardo, LMSW, JD
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Ah, love. L’amour. The very word stirs our imaginations and pulls at our heartstrings. This most fundamental of emotions has long been a source of creative inspiration, and a muse for literature, song, and art. The importance of love and intimacy in human life is clear, but what can the latest observations and scientific discoveries about the brain tell us about this supreme emotion?
In this webinar, Francesco Ferrari, MD examines adolescent brain development and its implications for love, romance, and identity formation in the teenage years.
Presenter: Francesco Ferrari, MD
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Yamalis Diaz, PhD, highlights some important differences between a “conscientious” work ethic and perfectionism among students. Although sometimes subtle to the outside observer, this difference is an important one. Perfectionism among students is sometimes indicative of anxiety and can ultimately lead to underperformance and underachievement. Instead, we want to help children develop a positive and conscientious work ethic that will allow them to successfully achieve academic goals and beyond.
Dr. Diaz also offers tips and strategies for parents to help their children build resilience and manage perfectionistic expectations.
Presenter: Yamalis Diaz, PhD
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Today many teens experience stress. And with good reason—they are connecting 24/7, navigating relationships, and facing more competition than previous generations. All of which can impact their well-being and happiness. In this webinar, Mary Solanto, PhD, shares how mindfulness can help adolescents to better manage their stress, gain greater control on their behavior, sharpen their ability to focus, and increase kindness and compassion.
Presenter: Mary Solanto, PhD
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The amount of digital media children consume is growing steadily. The impact is unclear, but this increasing level of involvement leaves less time for other developmentally appropriate activities. In this webinar, Douglas Brodman, PhD, examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of internet use by children, the characteristics of problematic use, and the need for parental involvement.
Presenter: Douglas Brodman, PhD
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In this webinar, Michelle Miller, PsyD, reviews the symptoms of Tourette disorder and other tic disorders. Dr. Miller shares how such disorders affect daily life, how they vary across different settings, and the impact of certain environmental factors. In addition, she explores a variety of clinical, school, and home interventions for tics.
Presenter: Michelle Miller, PsyD
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While we often hear about the dangers of social media use by young people, the opportunities it presents for them to form meaningful social connections and to contribute to shaping their identity should not be overlooked. In this webinar, Carlene MacMillan, MD, discusses the role social media plays for children at each developmental stage. Dr. MacMillan offers strategies for you to help your children navigate the increasingly complex digital landscape and to engage in regular, open conversations with them about their online lives.
Presenter: Carlene MacMillan, MD
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Partnerships between parents and school staff are critical to children’s long-term success. In this webinar, Yamalis Diaz, PhD, identifies strategies to develop effective classroom accommodations and behavioral plans for attention and behavioral concerns. Dr. Diaz also covers helpful behavioral interventions, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504, and Daily Report Cards.
Presenter: Yamalis Diaz, PhD
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Sleep plays a key role in daytime functioning. Unfortunately, many children experience sleep problems, which can result in insufficient sleep for both themselves and their parents. In this webinar, Dr. Argelinda Baroni and Stephanie Wagner, PhD, discuss how sleep problems develop and strategies you can take to help both you and your child sleep better. You can learn how to set up your child for success, how to develop healthy sleep habits, and how to track the results of these changes.
Presenters: Argelinda Baroni, MD, and Stephanie Wagner, PhD
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Stereotypes of attractiveness are everywhere. The discrepancy between what’s seen in the media versus the mirror can feel overwhelming for tweens and teens whose bodies are transforming rapidly. During this webinar, Andrea Vazzana, PhD, examines the nature of body image, its impact on self-esteem, and its perilous role in the development and maintenance of eating disorders and other illnesses, and share cutting-edge strategies to help children better accept and appreciate their bodies.
Presenters: Andrea Vazzana, PhD
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Students with ADHD face particular challenges when they transition to college. In high school, they were partially dependent on support from parents and teachers to remind them of tasks and assignments, structure their time, and maintain organization. When students transition to college, they are entirely responsible for these “executive” self-management functions. They also face many new distractions and temptations. During this webinar, Dr. Mary Solanto discusses these issues and tips to help your new college student be successful.
Presenter: Mary V. Solanto, PhD
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In this webinar, Lauren Knickerbocker, PhD, discusses how anxiety can make everyday tasks such as speaking, making friends, and going to school into Herculean tasks for kids. Together with parents and other supportive adults, kids can learn to confront these challenges head on, and learn to be brave and confident when anxiety pops up.
Presenter: Lauren Knickerbocker, PhD
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Parents often struggle to manage difficult behaviors in children. Defiance, temper tantrums, fighting, and school refusal, among others, are challenging to address and change. These behaviors can frustrate and aggravate parents and caregivers. In this webinar, Justin Misurell, PhD, synthesizes a number of powerful parenting strategies into five easy-to-remember steps that help improve your family environment.
Presenter: Justin Misurell, PhD
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The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences to endure. For children, such a loss can seem catastrophic, but most children recover and return to their lives with the same capacity for joy and growth. Yet some children may get stuck in their grief and struggle to resume their regular routines and roles. In this webinar, you can learn what to expect when children lose a loved one and when they may benefit from treatment.
Presenter: Eric Lewandowski, PhD
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Sometimes names can hurt more than sticks and stones. Research has shown that kids who are bullied are more at risk for developing depression and anxiety. In this webinar, Lori Evans, PhD, discusses the best strategies for helping your child, whether they are a victim, a bully, or a bystander; how to get the school on your team; and coping with the distressing phenomena of cyberbullying.
Presenter: Lori Evans, PhD
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Ever wonder what are the best ways to help a child with ADHD? The fact is optimal strategies can vary based on the child’s age. Christina Di Bartolo, LMSW, Program Coordinator for the Institute for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Behavior Disorders, explores recommendations for getting the best from a child with ADHD regardless of their age.
Presenter: Christina Di Bartolo, LCSW
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Parents can all too easily lose touch with their sense of couple-ness. Having children is a life-changing, wonderful event, but it can also take its toll on parents’ adult-to-adult relationship. Remember that? Before you had kids, all the things you used to do and enjoy, and how much you liked spending time with one another? Becoming parents doesn’t have to mean losing your life as a couple. Andrew Roffman, LCSW, covers several practical dos and don’ts to help you bring the “date” back to a night out with your partner.
Presenter: Andrew Roffman, LCSW
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A new school year can be an exciting and challenging time for many children and teens as they transition between schools. These transitions can be especially challenging for those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Richard Gallagher, PhD, the co-creator of our Organizational Skills Training programs, discusses ways to prepare children and teens for the move from elementary school to middle school and from middle school to high school.
Presenter: Richard Gallagher, PhD
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Balancing your child’s needs with the demands of your busy life can be overwhelming. Many parents experience anxiety, stress, and difficulties with coping. This webinar is designed to help you feel more relaxed, calm, and in control as a parent. Amy DiBernardo, LMSW, provides useful tools and practical strategies that can help you decrease parenting stress and improve communication and understanding with your child.
Presenter: Amy S. DiBernardo, LMSW
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For most parents, sending kids to summer camp for the first time may stir up fond memories, anticipation of the fun awaiting their children, and perhaps a little separation anxiety. It’s more complicated for parents of children with special needs. Karen Fleiss, PsyD, discusses techniques to help you assess camp counselors and staff members’ abilities to meet your child’s needs, evaluate the skills and activities offered, understand how the program communicates with you, and ensure your child has fun and makes friends.
Presenter: Karen Fleiss, PsyD
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Identifying very young children at risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder is essential so that potential treatments can begin. In this webinar, Dr. Roberts discusses when and when not to be concerned for babies as young as 6 months. She also explains the newest diagnostic tools and treatment methods for very young children.
Presenter: Elizabeth Roberts, PsyD
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Stress can have both positive and negative effects on children and parents. In this webinar, you can learn how to identify your child’s stressors, strategies for lowering anxiety among children, techniques to help build resilience, and tips to manage your stress.
Presenter: Rebecca Berry, PhD
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