Child & Adolescent Psychology Resource Hub
The kid who quits right before it gets hard
She loved it for years, then quit right when it got harder. Often, a child quits because she cares enormously. Here are the signs a quit is protective, and what parents can do.
Supporting a college student who is struggling
The move to college brings more change at once than almost any other time of life. Here are the quiet signs a young adult is struggling, and how parents can support without taking over.
Therapy for teens near me: A psychologist's guide for Conejo Valley parents
Searching for therapy for teens near you can feel overwhelming fast. Dr. Cara Kiff, a licensed clinical psychologist in Calabasas, shares the checklist she would give a friend, covering the warning signs worth acting on, what effective teen therapy actually involves, and the questions that help you find the right fit.
Is it everyday worry, or something more?
Every child worries, and those nerves often help them prepare. Here are the 3 questions psychologists ask to tell everyday worry from something more, and 4 small moves that help while you watch.
Evidence Based Psychological Care featured in VoyageLA's Hidden Gems series
VoyageLA featured Evidence Based Psychological Care in its Hidden Gems series. Our founders share how their different paths in psychology brought them together and the story behind building a practice centered on scientifically-supported care for children, teens, and families.
Why a calm house won't protect you from losing your temper
Every parenting article tells you to build a calmer home. New research says that advice is right and incomplete. A calm house protects your child from your hardest moments. It does not protect you from having them. Here is a review and some guidance from Cara Kiff, PhD an expert in parenting and child development.
How to Prepare Your Child for a Psychological and/or Neuropsychological Evaluation
No studying, no grades, nothing to fail. How to talk to your child about a neuropsychological evaluation, what to pack, and what testing day looks like.
Common Classroom Accommodations and What They Mean
Extended time, reduced-distraction testing, movement breaks. What common classroom accommodations actually do, and which cognitive profiles they fit.
Psychoeducational vs. Neuropsychological Assessments:What's the Difference?
School psychoeducational assessments and private neuropsychological evaluations are not the same. A guide to what each one tests, costs, and can diagnose.
Why Evidence Based Therapy Matters for your Child’s Mental Health
What evidence-based therapy actually means, and how CBT, ERP, behavioral activation, and parent training help kids in Calabasas with anxiety and OCD.
“Dysregulated” Is Not a Feeling
"Dysregulated" tells you a feeling is unpleasant and intense. It does not tell you which feeling it is, and that is the part that tells you what to do.