January 20, 2020

Teaching Young Children Emotions

Children as young as two years old can learn basic feelings like happy, sad, mad and scared. As your child masters labeling these basic emotions then you can talk about the quantity of that emotion. When we work with kids on emotions we talk about feeling a little mad or a lot sad. This is a simple way to introduce the concept of emotions having quantity. Read More

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January 29, 2018

Self Care

Studies show that raising children with special needs experience higher amounts of stress than parents of children who are not dealing with special needs. Parents need to keep their cups full in order to best care for their children, yet remain physically and mentally and healthy themselves. It can be hard to find the time for self-care, but it is important to remember it is important and deserved. Read More

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September 18, 2017

Why Kids Should be Bored

Research shows that constructive boredom in children is essential to their mental and emotional development. Children do not need to be constantly entertained, nor do they need a screen with them at all times to alleviate boredom. However, and this is a big however, kids do need guidance from parents and caregivers if their boredom is to be constructive. Frankly, a little bit of innocent mischief is good for kids. Read More

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January 9, 2017

What is a feeding disorder?

It seems so obvious- if a child is hungry he will eat. For some children with a history of prematurutiy, medical complications, autism spectrum disorders or other development disorders, eating is a skill that does not develop as expected. Read More

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December 14, 2015

When to Worry about Picky Eaters

Having a child who is a picky eater is a common occurrence for parents. About 20% of children between the ages of 2 and 6 have, what is considered, a narrow diet. While picky eating can be common, it can still cause mealtimes to become a battleground. A new study from Duke University published in the journal, Pediatrics, found that children who had a diet that was severely restricted enough to make mealtime difficult at home were twice as likely to have depressive symptoms and seven times more likely to have social anxiety than their non-picky counterparts. While these cases were rare in comparison to the 20% of picky eaters (3%). Read More

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September 21, 2015

Getting to know Dr. Nicole Schumann

I have a doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis on child psychology.

My favorite thing about the Rosenberg Center is our unique multi-disciplinary evaluation approach to assessing children. It ensures that all aspects of a child's development is understood and we can make the best recommendations.

I have worked at the Rosenberg Center almost four years.

In my free time I love being outside with my kids and going new place with them. I also like playing and watching sports.

The scariest thing I have ever done? Hmmm...I don't know. If I am being honest, giving birth comes to mind.

What makes me happy? 1. Dates with my husband 2. Traveling 3. Running 4. Reading 5. A nice glass of red wine and chocolate

My favorite TV show or movie? I rarely watch TV. I love movies, but I can't remember the last one I saw that wasn't for kids!

The last two books I read were Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and Different Dream Parenting by Jolene Philo.

The one food I could eat forever is pizza, but I'd also really like a DQ blizzard to go with it!

If I could fly anywhere in the world I say island hopping around Hawaii sounds pretty great.

The best advice I have is "Do your best, leave the rest."

Most people don't know that I speak Spanish, although more and more I get the "use it or lose it" principle.

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Why Kids Should be Bored

What is a feeding disorder?

Getting to know Dr. Nicole Schumann

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