Posts by Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD, Author at Motherly
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Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, PhD

Dr. Hershberg is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Little House Calls Psychological Services, a consultation and psychotherapy practice specializing in helping kids and parents, and offering virtual sessions to support parents during this time. The author of the book The Tantrum Survival Guide, Dr. Hershberg has also been published on Parents.com, TODAY Parents, the Child Mind Institute and the Greater Good Science Center, among others. A native of New York City, Dr. Hershberg currently lives in lower Westchester with her husband and two young sons.

mom snuggling toddler in her arms
Parenting

How to talk to kids when you don’t have the answers

Three guiding principles, according to a clinical psychologist and parenting coach.

Updated May. 25, 2022
Parenting, Mental Health
Life

I’m a mental health expert, and I still experience ‘mom rage’

"I believe—firmly and to my core—that I'm a good mother. I also believe that, during these difficult times, good mothers feel angry."

Updated Mar. 28, 2022
Life, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Parenting
little boy jumping on the bed
Covid

How to set limits during quarantine

The parent-child connection is critical, but there also needs to be rules.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
Covid, Child, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life, Mental Health, Parenting
kid jumping on the bed
Covid

How to set limits during quarantine

The parent-child connection is critical, but there also needs to be rules.

Updated Nov. 30, 2021
Covid, Adult, Child, Life
mom talking to son on bed
Child

10 questions kids have about coronavirus (& how to answer them)

"When is all this going to end?"

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
Child, Children's Health, Covid, Health & Wellness, Life
child hugging a dog on the couch
Covid

10 phrases parents can use to help kids understand social distancing

1. "We're all working together to fight this."

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
Covid, Life, Parenting
little boy crying while eating in a high chair
Toddler Learn & Play

6 ways to help your child get through a tantrum, according to a clinical psychologist

3. Distinguish between feelings and behaviors.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
Toddler Learn & Play, It's Science, Parenting, Toddler
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