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Rachel Rothman Borrero, LCSW-R

Feb 7, 20195 min read

Goooo Team!: 4 ways a team mentality can help your family

The complex dynamics of a family’s various personalities, communication styles and temperaments are hard to equate to anything else. And...

Rachel Rothman Borrero, LCSW-R

Aug 31, 20186 min read

Mindful Management of Self (all while being a parent)

Managing reactions and understanding your own feelings as a parent can significantly change your child's behavior and how you interact w

Rachel Rothman Borrero

Apr 5, 20186 min read

5 Things to Know when you have a Special Needs Child

As a Clinical Social Worker working with kids and families I spend a lot of my time with other people. What happens in my office can be a...

Rachel Rothman Borrero

Jul 21, 20175 min read

Online Parent Groups - Those Double Edged Devils

When I became a parent I thought I had a lot of experience with "parenting." I mean I was already an aunt to five, an auntie to about...

Rachel Rothman Borrero

Apr 18, 20176 min read

Getting Comfortable with Discomfort -- 5 Ways to Cope with Parental Stress

“When we are willing to stay even a moment with uncomfortable energy, we gradually learn not to fear it.” – Pema Chodron Stress is a part...

Rachel Rothman Borrero

Jan 4, 20174 min read

The Power of Positivity

All children want to do well, even if their behavior makes you think the complete opposite. Even if you feel more frustrated and...

Rachel Rothman Borrero

Aug 9, 20166 min read

Taking a little ME time

This morning I sat on my couch at 5:45am next to my child who had woken up 15 minutes earlier full of joy and energy. As I drank my...