WHEN YOUR COLLEGE FRESHMAN WANTS TO COME HOME
Do you have a college student who is asking to come home from college already? Are they telling you that they do not get along with...
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Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC
Are You Concerned About Your Child's Anger?
Most kids get angry at times. Anger is a natural reaction when life seems difficult or unfair, or when a child is frustrated about things...
Christina H. Chororos
Teach Children to Manage Their Inner World
I genuinely believe that we have stacked the odds against our youth. Bold statement, I know. Whether it's stressors from a "post-COVID"...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC
Accepting Your Child Just the Way They Are
June is typically a happy month for most of us—a time of year where all sorts of celebratory milestones are enjoyed. Our kids are out for...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC
HELPING OUR CHILDREN FEEL SAFE IN STRESSFUL TIMES
Stress is a common part of everyone’s life, including our children. Children worry about exams and being accepted by friends, and since...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC
How to Deal with Difficult Family on Thanksgiving
Family get-togethers are not always easy. Many of us dread having to participate in some of the social events that take place during this...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC
Dropping Off Our Kids At College – Learning How To Adjust
Whether your kid is a freshman entering college for the first time or returning back to college, there are so many emotions we experience...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC
HELPING OUR CHILDREN FEEL SAFE IN STRESSFUL TIMES
Stress is a common part of everyone’s life including our children. Children worry about exams and being accepted by friends, and since...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio, MA, EdS, MFT, LPC
When Adult Children Move Back Home
Covid-19 pandemic put more generations under the same roof, and more parents are now helping their adult children financially. Young...
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Overbearing Families
If you have ever watched the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, known as the Portokalos family, then you can certainly understand what...
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COVID and Halloween
Whether we're ready or not, the 2020 holiday season is upon us. Usually, this is a stressful time of year—except this year…we are also...
Christina H. Chororos
How Has The Coronavirus Impacted Our Children?
The coronavirus pandemic has been associated with many mental health challenges. Research has shown that there has been an increase in...
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How Do We Celebrate Mother's Day?
For many of us, social distancing will make Mother’s Day challenging this year. Our traditional way of celebrating has changed. Due to...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio
How To Survive The Virus And Each Other: Set Healthy Boundaries With Children
We are facing a health crisis that is spreading quickly across the world and in our community. School closings, restaurants, gyms,...
Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio
Should Stepparents Discipline Their Stepchildren?
Parenting is never easy, having a blended family with biological children and stepchildren makes parenting even more challenging. As...
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