Dr. Rachel Kramer


 
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Parent Coach
Speaker
 

Last week, the town where I live and work, Concord, Massachusetts, was faced with a devastating tragedy when four seniors from our local...

Last week I gave a talk about Building Skills for Social and Emotional Well-Being. There was a lively Q&A session at the end of the talk,...

As winter slowly gives way to spring, a common conversation in my practice revolves around how much time children are spending on...

Last October I sent a newsletter about thinking traps , which are patterns of distorted, negative thinking that can show up in a variety...

When I meet with parents for an initial consultation, I often ask them to tell me about their parenting influences . I’m interested in...

This week I have been thinking about emotional intelligence and how caregivers can help children develop a rich feelings vocabulary. The...

As we begin the New Year, I have been thinking about simple rituals that promote family connection . Many families have well-established...

One of the topics I enjoy talking about with school and community groups is helping parents reflect on their parenting style . From...

This week I have been reflecting on the challenges of parenting in times of transition or uncertainty. Coping with change can evoke a...

One of the most frequent recommendations that I offer to parents in my practice is to talk less when a child is flooded with big...

A topic that has been on my mind recently is thinking traps, which are patterns of distorted, negative thinking that can show up in a...

At the start of a new school year, I often have conversations with parents about friendship – specifically, parents’ experiences...

Often in mid to late August I find that parents in my practice are experiencing a tension between wanting to soak up every minute of the...

As the school year comes to a close, I have been having many conversations with families in my practice about supporting social and...

As the end of the school year approaches, many of the conversations I have with children in my practice revolve around upcoming...

Recently a parent sent me a question related to managing screen time and asked if I would write something about the topic in an upcoming...

As winter gives way to spring, I have several children in my practice who are managing new challenges: trying out for a spring sports...

Last week I gave a presentation about teaching children skills for managing stress and worries. One of the strategies I presented is...

This month, several young adults I know are on the job market. Hearing about their experiences led me to thinking about how people learn...

Recently, I was asked to give a presentation about middle school students and social media. I spent a chunk of last weekend reading...