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6 days ago
5 min

Remote Learning: How to Create an Effective Learning Space and Establish Academic Goals

As we continue to move into the new academic school year, we find ourselves facing a unique set of challenges due to the global pandemic....

Ali Hamroff, LMSW

Nov 19, 2019
2 min

What is Executive Functioning?

Recently, you may have heard the term Executive Functioning (EF). Maybe your child’s teacher has mentioned it or maybe you overheard it...

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Aug 19, 2019
2 min

3 Tips to Start the School Year Right

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of starting a new school year. New school supplies, a new teacher, and new friends – all of these ...

Liz Morrison, LCSW

May 30, 2019
2 min

PS 116's Healthy Lifestyles Event

The Liz Morrison Therapy team attended PS 116's Healthy Lifestyles Event. The Healthy Lifestyles event was a free event for school child

Tips for Making it Through the Home Stretch of the School Year

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Apr 23, 2019
2 min

Tips for Making it Through the Home Stretch of the School Year

Is your child starting to feel burnt-out at school? Overwhelmed? Done and ready for summer? It can be stressful to stay focused in school...

Liz Morrison Therapy is Excited to Introduce our Newest Psychotherapist Ali Hamroff, LMSW

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Mar 3, 2019
4 min

Liz Morrison Therapy is Excited to Introduce our Newest Psychotherapist Ali Hamroff, LMSW

Ali ‘s approach is to create a new and unique therapeutic relationship with each of her clients. Her work is tailored to meet each individua

Got Questions? Ask Your Teacher for Help

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Sep 13, 2017
3 min

Got Questions? Ask Your Teacher for Help

A new school year means a new classroom, new teachers, and new friends. Getting into the routine of a new school year can be intimidating, c

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Aug 29, 2017
4 min

Teaching Kids to Be Inclusive and Kind

Here we are at the end of August. Summer vacation is winding down and the kids are getting ready to go back to school. For some, this is a t

How to Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong

Liz Morrison, LCSW

May 16, 2017
2 min

How to Help Your Child Finish the School Year Strong

You might be thinking, of course my child has finished all of their work, it’s almost the end of the year, right? Well, that may not be the

Summertime Boredom: 5 Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy and Happy

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Jun 28, 2016
3 min

Summertime Boredom: 5 Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy and Happy

School’s out for summer! And the kids are happy. No stress, no homework, no getting up early… But then the dreaded question: ‘What are we d

Developing Social Skills: 5 Things Holding Your Child Back

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Dec 13, 2015
3 min

Developing Social Skills: 5 Things Holding Your Child Back

Parents want their children to grow into well-adjusted adults. In a way, developing social skills is more important than honing physical abi

How to Deal with Bullying — 5 Tips for You, 5 Tips for Your Children

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Dec 8, 2015
3 min

How to Deal with Bullying — 5 Tips for You, 5 Tips for Your Children

Bullying is, unfortunately, not uncommon. The worst part is that it never truly goes away. Your siblings may bully you, classmates may bully

Take a Look at the Pros and Cons of Social Media for Kids

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Nov 10, 2015
3 min

Take a Look at the Pros and Cons of Social Media for Kids

It is sometimes hard to imagine a world without social media. It has become so integrated into our current culture that it seems like a nece

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Oct 30, 2015
3 min

Halloween Fitness Games for Kids

With Halloween fast approaching, parents and children are spending time thinking about the typical associations to the holiday. These may in

Homework Help: 6 Ways to Make Homework Time More Efficient

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Sep 21, 2015
3 min

Homework Help: 6 Ways to Make Homework Time More Efficient

our child spends about seven hours a day in school. When he finally gets to go home he finds a pile of homework waiting for him, usually eno

Stress Management for Students: 7 Ways to Ease the Pressure at School

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Aug 31, 2015
3 min

Stress Management for Students: 7 Ways to Ease the Pressure at School

At every level, students are pushed to succeed. In elementary school, you may be afraid to bring a bad report card to your parents. Later on

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Oct 15, 2014
4 min

Tips for Teenagers: Stress Reduction

Tips for Teenagers: Stress Reduction With the school year now in full swing, it is common for some teenagers to start to feel increased str

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Sep 24, 2014
3 min

New School Year, New Challenges

The start of a new school year can often bring mixed emotions. After long days of your child waking up late, going on vacation, and not havi

Liz Morrison, LCSW

Jul 19, 2014
2 min

Activities for Children with ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common diagnoses given to children. Behaviors that are attributed to this

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