8 Tips for a Successful Summer to School Transition
There are certain things you can do to lower anxiety and help make this transition from the “lazy” days of summer to the beginning of the school year smoother for both you and your child. Read more
Parenting Points: Sibling Squabbles
Top 12 Sibling Rivalry Parenting Techniques Read more
10 Tips for Peace during the Holidays
When it comes to spending time with our children, quality is more important than quantity. Read more
Screen Time Stress
Children of all ages would love to stare at screens all day long, except when they need a snack food break. Most of us parents wish the screens would disappear all together, except when we’re trying to cook dinner! Read more
About This Blog
Simple, yet long term strategies to create the relationships you want with your children, by Nancy Kotz, MSW, LCSW
About Nancy Kotz
Director of The Successful Parenting Institute, Nancy Kotz, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Gestalt Therapist. She holds academic degrees from The University of Maryland and The University of Pennsylvania and she received her Gestalt Therapy postgraduate training from the renowned Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. Ms. Kotz served as the Director of Clinical Services at the Child Advocacy Commission and Parenting Place Center and continues to teach parenting classes at schools, day care centers and other local organizations. She specializes in counseling individuals, couples and families and teaching the parenting skills that create a healthy family atmosphere.