Dr. Rachel Kramer


 
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Parent Coach
Speaker
 

I’ve been hearing a sentiment recently that I want to address: the idea that parents should never feel anger or frustration towards their...

A topic that has been on my mind recently is previewing. Many parents are familiar with the idea of previewing behavioral expectations...

This week I want to share some strategies for encouraging conversation with your child and supporting social and emotional development. ...

Last week I gave a presentation at a conference for parents and caregivers of children with congenital heart disease. One of the...

Over the past couple of weeks I have talked with several parents about how to respond when a child is really stuck – digging in their...

Over the past couple of weeks I have had conversations with several teachers in which they have described a phenomenon of students...

Today I want to share a strategy for problem solving during tricky parenting situations. Over the past few weeks, I have spoken with...

I have had a lot of conversations with parents this week about emotional regulation. For many children, nervousness and uncertainty...

Last week I had so many sweet and funny conversations with children about how they were celebrating Mother’s Day. Lots of children were...

This month, in collaboration with the a local community group, I led a webinar for teenagers. I spoke for about 40 minutes and then...

This week I have been thinking about times when it is helpful for parents to use fewer words. If you have been reading these posts for a...

During these late fall days, some parents in my practice have been expressing frustration with difficult parenting moments that keep...