by Dr. Penina Bukiet | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recent events are an all-too unsettling reminder of the overt and also insidious presence of racism in our country. Many may be experiencing feelings of outrage, sadness, and pain. As a community, we are committed to embracing diversity and to affirming the humanity...
by Dr. Penina Bukiet | Jun 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many families have noticed changes in their sleep patterns over the past few months, whether it be getting to bed and/or getting up at different hours, shifting sleeping accommodations, or even trying out co-sleeping for the first time. These changes might be driven...
by Dr. Penina Bukiet | May 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
We’re all taking things day by day, and moment by moment. We’re learning to prioritize our needs vs. our wants, what must be accomplished vs. what would be nice to get done. It’s a pandemic, and we’re all in survival mode. Is it possible that we could not...
by Dr. Penina Bukiet | May 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Mindfulness is the maintenance of awareness of one’s thoughts, feelings, sensations, and environment in the present tense. It is a nonjudgmental focus on the “now”, as opposed to a reliving of the past or imagining the future. Mindfulness allows us to live...
by Dr. Penina Bukiet | May 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Another Tantrum?! Using the HALT Method to Encourage Positive Behaviors and Decision-Making Meltdowns. Tantrums. Talking back. Lashing out. Crying fits. Whining. If you and your children are experiencing any or all of the...
