Parenting
The Pressure of Anxiety in Parenting and Children
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Long before I knew what was going on with my neurodivergent child, I became well-acquainted with the
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Parenting
Can Social Media Influence Your Parenting Style?
Though it may seem hard to believe, the average time and adult spends on social media every day is two hours. One can only imagine
Parenting
Keeping Your Cool: Tips for Parenting During Tough Moments
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Parenting is…well, everything everyone says it is (wonders and challenges and everything in between), and also impossible
Parenting
How to Motivate Your Anxious Teen While Respecting Their Independence
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Teenagers are fairly notorious for two things. First, they want to establish independence and start to explore
Parenting
Why Taking Time to Celebrate Your Parenting Wins Is Essential
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Ah, parenting. Being a parent. Parenthood. You can’t possibly convey the experience, but when you try to,