Posts by Tali Shenfield

Dr. Tali Shenfield holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Toronto and is a licensed school and clinical psychologist. She has taught at the University of Toronto and has worked at institutions including the Hospital for Sick Children, Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, TDSB, and YCDSB. Dr. Shenfield is the Founder and Clinical Director of Advanced Psychology Services.

Coping with Fear: Helping Children Navigate Anxiety

Dr. Tali Shenfield | April 19, 2024

Experiencing fear is an important stage in emotional development. Normal childhood fears (e.g., being scared of the dark, monsters, etc.) teach kids how to measure and understand risk, evaluate potentially dangerous situations, and manage anxiety. Learning these skills is a necessary part of preparing for adulthood, and there’s a lot parents can do to help their kids process ...

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From Privacy to Bullying: Social Media Skills for Kids

Dr. Tali Shenfield | April 5, 2024

Social media has become woven into the fabric of our everyday lives; it’s how we stay in touch with friends and family, network professionally, and keep abreast of current events. Because we rely so heavily on social media, trying to completely eliminate its usage is becoming an increasingly unrealistic endeavor, even for kids. Knowing how to stay safe on ...

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Navigating Emotional Challenges: A Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Dr. Tali Shenfield | March 29, 2024

In Canada, more than 1 in 10 youth are living with a disability, and over half (59.8%) of these youth have a learning disability. Kids affected by physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities have a broad range of experiences, from mild, selective impairment to significant challenges in multiple areas of their lives. When provided with enough support at home and at school, most disabled ...

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Why Do Kids Have Imaginary Friends?

Dr. Tali Shenfield | March 6, 2024

Having an imaginary friend is a normal, healthy part of most kids’ development. Studies show that up to 60 percent of children between the ages of three and eight will invent an imaginary companion at some point. Some imaginary friends are completely incorporeal beings, while others are personified by physical objects, such as a favourite stuffed animal or doll. Regardless of ...

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What to Expect when Your Child is Grieving

Dr. Tali Shenfield | February 25, 2024

Watching a child grieve is one of the most painful experiences in any parent’s life. If your child has gone through a difficult loss, you may be concerned that he’ll never return to his normal self. Many parents worry that their child’s grief-related nightmares, social withdrawal, apathy, and emotional issues won’t completely subside with time, but ...

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How to Teach Your Child to Communicate Effectively with Other Kids

Dr. Tali Shenfield | February 19, 2024

Communicating with young children can be challenging even for adults, so it’s no surprise that kids under five often have difficulty talking to one another. If you have a small child, you’ve probably been in situations where your child appeared to be happily interacting with a sibling or peer, only for one party to suddenly get upset or ...

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Managing Aggression in Children: How to Stop Your Child from Fighting

Dr. Tali Shenfield | January 19, 2024

Over the last 50 years, aggressive behaviour has become more prevalent among children and adolescents of both genders. This change has occurred alongside other issues, like increased anxiety and greater problems with attention and organization, that leave many children in a perpetually reactive, high-stress state. Without adequate healthy coping skills, kids dealing with these challenges sometimes use fighting to discharge the ...

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Effective Parenting Techniques for Overly Assertive Children

Dr. Tali Shenfield | January 4, 2024

Does talking to your child sometimes feel like speaking to a brick wall? While we all want our kids to express their opinions, some children assert themselves by refusing to acknowledge other points of view, which can be extremely frustrating. If your child has a domineering communication style, correcting him probably feels impossible, no matter how wrong he is. His ...

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