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Many parents wonder how to best prepare their children for life. They want to raise kids who are capable, resilient, and responsible. However, they often feel stuck on how to achieve this goal. The Importance of Life Skills Should you push your child to do more chores? Are they ready to manage their own homework? What is too much versus not enough when it comes to independence? These are questions I hear from parents every week. The truth is, while parents deeply value teachi

"SPACE Therapy for Anxious Childhood Emotions: A Parent-Focused Approach" SPACE Therapy (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) at Naples Behavioral Pediatric Therapy is a parent-focused, evidence-based therapy designed to reduce child anxiety, improve independence, and strengthen family relationships. This therapy is available both in person and online in PSYPACT states . SPACE Therapy in Naples, Florida Dr. Sonya Bhatia offers SPACE Therapy, an evidence-based

When a child struggles with anxiety, most parents think of sending them to therapy. Traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for child anxiety can be very effective. However, some children resist treatment or cannot attend for other reasons—or severe anxiety prevents them from fully participating. That’s where SPACE Therapy for child anxiety comes in. Traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Child Anxiety Focuses directly on the child or adolescent (often through

As a parent, it can be hard to know when your child’s anxiety has gone beyond “normal worries.” One effective treatment option for families is SPACE therapy (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions).

SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. It is an evidence-based treatment developed at Yale University to help families manage childhood anxiety. Unlike traditional therapy, SPACE focuses on parents instead of the child.

Getting an autism evaluation is an important step for your child and your family. With so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. Here’s why working with Dr. Sonya Bhatia, a child psychologist in private practice, can give you the clearest answers and the fastest path forward.

Young children are concrete thinkers. That means they understand and remember instructions that are simple, direct, and action- based.

It is important for us to be realistic about the environment in which our children are developing. AI is here and, most likely, here to stay. AI isn't an enemy but should be considered as one tool among many that can help our children learn.

How to teach body positivity to daughters.

American Psychological Association Article Summary: Keeping teens safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids Social media can benefit teens' development but also pose risks, especially considering the vulnerability of adolescent brains. To promote healthy use, parents should monitor their child’s social media activity, set time limits, and encourage balanced engagement. Effective guidelines include limiting exposure to harmful content, supervising on