As a psychologist and counselor practicing in the Woodstock-Cary-Algonquin-Crystal Lake and Lake in the Hills areas of Illinois, I find that there are 21 essentials you can expect when receiving counseling for problems in your blended family.But first, what are the signs of blended family problems?1.Conflicting parenting practices between biological and stepparents2.Child rejects the stepparents [...]
I’ve always been intrigued by the subject of intelligence. As a child my mother would refer to me as “smart,” but I quickly noticed that all parents refer to their children as smart. In time I would discover that all children are not smart, just as all babies are not cute. If that were the [...]
A lot of parents have questions about who to consult when they suspect their child might have ADHD. Who can diagnose? Who can treat? What’s the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?Let’s start with the last one first. A psychologist is a non-medical therapist or counselor. This person may have a Ph.D. and be [...]