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common questions asked by parents

Should I Worry About My Toddler’s Aggressive Tantrums?

“My almost 4-year-old daughter has aggressive, frequent temper tantrums. Should I be worried?”

December 8, 2020

How Can I Help My Kids Cope with My Recent Divorce?

“I’m worried about how my kids feel about my divorce, their father, or one of us not being present in their lives. What can I do?”

December 2, 2020

Is YouTube Causing My Son to Feel Anxious?

“My child seems anxious when he watches YouTube videos like Roblox, Aphmau, & Among Us. He puts his shirt in his mouth and chews on it until hes done watching YouTube. Should I worry?”

December 2, 2020

I’m Worried About My Child Returning to In-Person School. What Can I Do?

“I’m worried about my 6-year-old going to face-to-face school. He gets distracted easily, and has anxiety. He only has one eReader option & it’s not good. Sometimes, he even hits himself when he’s frustrated. What can I do?”

December 2, 2020

My Child is So Afraid of Getting COVID-19. How Can I Help Them Cope?

"My child is so fearful of getting sick with COVID-19. They avoid going out and it's gotten to the point where my child locks themselves in their room and rarely comes out so they 'make sure.' What do I do?"

November 3, 2020

Ask a Child Psychologist

common questions asked by parents

Should I Worry About My Toddler’s Aggressive Tantrums?

How Can I Help My Kids Cope with My Recent Divorce?

Is YouTube Causing My Son to Feel Anxious?

I’m Worried About My Child Returning to In-Person School. What Can I Do?

My Child is So Afraid of Getting COVID-19. How Can I Help Them Cope?

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