Why Parenting Less Hands-On Can Be a Strength: What Independence Research Says

I'm a board-certified clinical psychologist. Here is why stepping back can help children grow, and where to find support at Cognitive Behavioral Associates.

Anxiety in Children: Why Avoidance Feels Helpful and What Research Suggests Instead

I'm a board-certified clinical psychologist. Here is how avoidance can keep child anxiety going, and why independence is a focus of my research.

Raising Independent Kids: Five Everyday Ways to Build Confidence

Ideas for building child independence, from a board-certified clinical psychologist who co-developed Independence Therapy at CBA in Great Neck.