Child Psychologist Dr. Rosenberg Visits The Long Ridge School

Well-respected child psychologist Dr. Larry Rosenberg was a special guest at The Long Ridge School, Thursday, January 10, as part of the Parent’s Group outreach to provide valuable insight for the LRS Community. Parents participated in a thoughtful discussion with Dr. Rosenberg to find out how and when to set limits for their children.

As part of the discussion, Dr. Rosenberg asserted that there are many variables that can influence how limits are determined by a family including: the age of the child, whether there are older or younger siblings, as well as cultural and socio-economic considerations which are also part of the overall picture. Dr. Rosenberg agreed with the parent’s feedback that limits should be set in order to assure safety, to assist the child in adjusting to both the present and future realities of life, to establish an appropriate relationship with authority, and to help with self-regulation and impulse control. One important point that he made is that there is no ‘one-size fits all’ regarding how limits are set. Important takeaways from Dr. Rosenberg’s discussion included advising parents to: be honest with yourself and with your child’s strengths and weaknesses; set limits with the assurance that you do so because it is in the best interest of the child; remain cognizant of the developmental stage your child is in; and remember that kids appreciate limits being set for them and having someone in charge – parents need to be confident in that role and present a united front.

About Dr. Larry Rosenberg:

Dr. Larry Rosenberg is a psychologist in independent practice in Stamford, CT who specializes in psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults. He formerly served for over 27 years as the Clinical Director of the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut (CGC). During his tenure, CGC created a broad range of new programs based on emerging community needs, and implemented innovative treatment approaches based on the development of the latest and most effective options in mental health diagnosis and treatment of children.

About The Long Ridge School:

The Long Ridge School is an independent, co-educational elementary school (preschool through Grade 5) located on a spectacular campus tucked away on 14 woodland acres in North Stamford, Connecticut. A small school by design, where children stay children longer and thrive in an environment created specifically for them. The school embraces gold-standard academic programs with a modern, collaborative, problem-solving approach. The Long Ridge School is a diverse and globally inclusive community where every child is known as a unique individual and learning is an active, joyful experience. www.longridgeschool.org Follow us on FB: @LongRidgeSchool; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/long.ridge.school/