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When Your Child Has Left for College

By Riikka Melartin, Psy.D. When Your Child Has Left for College Your child has left for college. You probably helped…
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Helping Your Anxious Child

By Riikka Melartin, Psy.D. Helping your anxious child Many children suffer from anxiety. Some are generally anxious and worried, while…
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Expanded Psychiatry Services in Newton

We are proud to welcome Dr. Jamie Cohen to the psychiatry team in our Newton-Wellesley office. He is now accepting…
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New Office – Now Open at North Station

We have expanded our practice to five offices! We are thrilled and honored to serve the community in our new…
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Effective Discipline for Children

By Riikka Melartin, Psy.D. Discipline: Punishment is Not Enough Adult rules and expected behaviors are arbitrary to young children –…
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Helicopter vs. Hands-Off Parenting

By Riikka Melartin, Psy.D. “I just want you to be happy” As parents of teenagers and young adults know,…
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Understanding Neuropsychological Testing for ADHD, Learning Disability Diagnosis & More

What is neuropsychological testing? A useful tool for accurately diagnosing ADHD, learning disabilities, a neuropsychological evaluation is a comprehensive assessment…
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Why is My Child Acting Spoiled?

By Riikka Melartin, Psy.D. Someone asked me recently why her seven year old child is such an “ingrate,” given that…
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Child Psychiatry Services Now Available

We are excited to announce that our Newton-Watertown office now provides expanded Child & Adolescent services, including child psychiatry. Child…
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