In this episode we get candid about the reality of letting your little ones go to childcare/school.

About my guest: Juhei Kim is a recent graduate with a Bachelor's in Early childhood education and two years of experience as a two year olds toddler classroom teacher in a private early childhood center, a nanny, currently a 3-4 preschool teacher in a public school setting with additional experience in K-2nd grade classrooms. I center my teaching in social emotional development and family engagement. SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE!!

In this episode Tanya and her guest Dr. Gigi discuss the importance of advocating for your child and using additional services for their education.

About my guest:

About my guest: Over the course of her career, Dr. Gallup Larsen has worked in public and private school settings, outpatient clinics, and residential settings. In all settings, Dr. Gallup Larsen collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide school-based services, outpatient therapy, and/or interventions to children, adolescents, and their families. Dr. Gallup Larsen is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), and has a Diplomate credential in School Neuropsychology (ABSNP). Dr. Gallup Larsen earned a Doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology from James Madison University's Combined-Integrated Doctoral Program, an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program. Prior to returning to school for her doctorate, she also obtained her Master's and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in School Psychology from George Mason University, a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) accredited program. Dr. Gallup Larsen has served as a school psychologist in Alexandria, Virginia, and Loudoun County, Virginia. She was recognized as the School Psychologist of the Year for 2013 by the Virginia Academy of Schools Psychologists (VASP). Clinically, she also currently works as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with Metropolitan Psychological Services, PLLC. Offices are located in McLean and Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Gallup Larsen completed an APA-accredited Pre-Doctoral internship in the Psychiatric Mental Health Clinic (PMHP) and the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress (CCFTS) with Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. The PMHP at Kennedy Krieger Institute provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment services for children and adolescents who are having difficulty with mood, behavior, or relationships at home, within the family, at school, and with peers. The CCFTS provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to children, adolescents, and families who have experienced or may be at risk for trauma. Dr. Gallup Larsen specializes in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Her specific areas of interest include anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tic disorders, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and adjustment-related distress. In addition, she provides parent/caregiver therapy, and has received specialized training in the Chicago Parent Program (CPP) and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). In therapy, Dr. Gallup Larsen uses an assimilative-integrative approach to best meet the unique needs of her individual clients and their families. This approach emphasizes a client-centered, systemic approach that is also informed by cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and relational or attachment-based evidence-based treatments. Dr. Gallup Larsen approaches her work with each client and family using an open and warm therapeutic style which puts her clients at ease. Dr. Gallup Larsen greatly values diversity and culture and views therapy as a collaborative process meant to foster positive change as clients and families develop more compassion for themselves and one another. Personally, Dr. Gallup Larsen has two young adult children, a bonus teen son, a bonus adult daughter, and a bonus grandson. She and her partner enjoy spending time with their diverse family, as well as traveling. Virginia "GiGi" Gallup Larsen, PsyD, LCP, NCSP Licensed Clinical Psychologist (VA Lic # 0810007625) Nationally Certified School Psychologist Metropolitan Psychological Services, PLLC - Tyson's Corner Office 8401 Greensboro Drive Suite 550 McLean, VA 22102 2000 N 15th Street, Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22201 |(ph)| 703.831.6008, ext. 512 |(e)| drgalluplarsen@mpspllc.com |(w)| www.mpspllc.com

In this episode we discuss how to help your child deal with anxiety.

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About my guest: Over the course of her career, Dr. Gallup Larsen has worked in public and private school settings, outpatient clinics, and residential settings. In all settings, Dr. Gallup Larsen collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to provide school-based services, outpatient therapy, and/or interventions to children, adolescents, and their families. Dr. Gallup Larsen is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), and has a Diplomate credential in School Neuropsychology (ABSNP). Dr. Gallup Larsen earned a Doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology from James Madison University's Combined-Integrated Doctoral Program, an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program. Prior to returning to school for her doctorate, she also obtained her Master's and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in School Psychology from George Mason University, a National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) accredited program. Dr. Gallup Larsen has served as a school psychologist in Alexandria, Virginia, and Loudoun County, Virginia. She was recognized as the School Psychologist of the Year for 2013 by the Virginia Academy of Schools Psychologists (VASP). Clinically, she also currently works as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with Metropolitan Psychological Services, PLLC. Offices are located in McLean and Arlington, Virginia. Dr. Gallup Larsen completed an APA-accredited Pre-Doctoral internship in the Psychiatric Mental Health Clinic (PMHP) and the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress (CCFTS) with Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. The PMHP at Kennedy Krieger Institute provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment services for children and adolescents who are having difficulty with mood, behavior, or relationships at home, within the family, at school, and with peers. The CCFTS provides mental health evaluation and treatment services to children, adolescents, and families who have experienced or may be at risk for trauma. Dr. Gallup Larsen specializes in treating children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Her specific areas of interest include anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tic disorders, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and adjustment-related distress. In addition, she provides parent/caregiver therapy, and has received specialized training in the Chicago Parent Program (CPP) and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). In therapy, Dr. Gallup Larsen uses an assimilative-integrative approach to best meet the unique needs of her individual clients and their families. This approach emphasizes a client-centered, systemic approach that is also informed by cognitive-behavioral, developmental, and relational or attachment-based evidence-based treatments. Dr. Gallup Larsen approaches her work with each client and family using an open and warm therapeutic style which puts her clients at ease. Dr. Gallup Larsen greatly values diversity and culture and views therapy as a collaborative process meant to foster positive change as clients and families develop more compassion for themselves and one another. Personally, Dr. Gallup Larsen has two young adult children, a bonus teen son, a bonus adult daughter, and a bonus grandson. She and her partner enjoy spending time with their diverse family, as well as traveling.

Parents are you exposing your child to phones, IPad's, tv's and other electronic devices too soon? Let's talk about the hard facts and what that looks like long term for your child's development.

Screentime and the Brain

Media and Young Minds

Children are busy by nature! Let's discuss healthy and safe ways for you to keep you little one busy.

Is it okay if my child cries? Does that make me a bad parent? Why won't they stop. Join us for this lively discussion.

In this episode I discuss 4 types of parenting styles and the good, the bad or the ugly of each. Knowing how to identify your parenting style is important in effectively raising your child.

Welcome back for another season. We've done some rebranding but with the same quality content that you've come to love and trust.