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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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Collaborative Communication with School Staff

By Riikka Melartin, Psy.D. You know your own child best, and school staff knows students as a whole the best….
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Navigating the Back to School Transition

By Riikka Melartin, Psy.D. School is starting soon, and whether your child is attending for the first time, returning to…
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New: Specialty Psychiatry for Pregnant & Post-Partum Women

Commonwealth Psychology Associates® is excited to announce that the psychiatry team in our Newton-Wellesley and Newton-Watertown offices now offers women’s…
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Part Two: Managing ADHD in Children

By Riikka Melartin, Psy.D. In part two, I will detail some basic strategies that can be helpful at home if…
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ADHD and Anxiety – Part One

By Riikka Melartin, Psy.D. Many children have diagnosed or undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. Although people often associate…
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