Dr. Rachel Kramer


 
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Parent Coach
Speaker
 

Last week I gave a talk to a group of parents about helping children build skills to manage stress and worries. During the Q&A at the end of the presentation, a parent asked a question about a topic that has been dominating her social media feed. This question reminded me of the many conversations I have with parents about how to evaluate parenting resources that they find online .   There is a staggering amount of content about parenting available to caregivers including boo

Now that most families have settled into their school year routines, a frequent topic of conversation in my practice is trouble-shooting...

Over the past week I have heard from parents of children of all ages about struggles with emotion regulation at the end of the school day...

Over the years that I have been in practice, I’ve had many conversations with parents about when and how to implement giving children an...

In mid to late August, I often have conversations with parents about decision-making regarding extracurricular activities for the...

Recently, a child in my practice asked me such an interesting question: “Dr. Rachel, are feelings contagious?” I asked for a little more...

Last month, I sent a newsletter describing strategies for managing moments when a parent sets a boundary and then changes their mind and...

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...