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Maskit Ronen, LMFT

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Therapy for relationships, parenting & life transitions
Couples • Individuals • Family
EMDR • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
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Validation doesn’t mean agreement.

It means communicating that another person’s experience makes sense, without necessarily agreeing with their interpretation, approving of their behavior, changing a boundary, or taking on their feelings as our own.
That distinction matters in every relationship.
This week's Practice of Parenting looks at what happens when our children's feelings become ours.
Read the latest reflection at the link in my bio. by @maskitronen

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The Parenting Book Club is back.
On November 19, we'll be discussing When Good Moms Feel Bad by Jessica Tomich Sorci and Rebecca Geshuri (@jessicatomichsorci and @rebeccageshurilmft
You don't need to finish the book to join the conversation, and new faces are very welcome.
Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 pm
Details and registration at the link in bio.

#nyackmoms #rocklandmoms #hudsonvalleymoms #momguilt #parentingbookclub #WhenGoodMomsFeelBad #consciousparenting #parentingsupport taken in South Nyack, New York by @maskitronen

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A teacher emails. A behavior notification comes through. A missing assignment appears in the portal.

Our instinct may be to step in: discuss it, solve it, or add another consequence.

But information isn't necessarily an invitation to intervene.

This week's Practice of Parenting asks: Whose problem is it?

Read it at the link in bio. by @maskitronen

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14 days ago

Calling all parents! Want to connect with others over parenting joys, ask questions, discuss challenges, or bond over the moments that catch us by surprise? Register for my *free* Parent Connection event on October 15 at 7 p.m. in Nyack. RSVP at the link in my bio so I can have a mug waiting for you.

P.S. Send this post to your fellow parents. The more the merrier!

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Is back-to-school season challenging you as a parent? While the shift from summer to fall can be a tough adjustment for adults and children alike, there are ways to make it easier. Follow these four key steps to help reset your life and establish a routine that's more comfortable for everyone.

Parents, what's one thing you do to make back-to-school season a little bit smoother?

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Does your child struggle with behavior at school? You're not alone, and the situation can often be a challenging one. But there is a path through it. ➡️

Instead of focusing on the challenges and anxiety, how about leading with encouragement instead? Encouragement isn't pretending problems don't exist. It goes hand in hand with clear expectations, consistent boundaries, and accountability.

What we consistently notice often becomes what we nurture. So ask yourself, "What quality do you hope will grow in your child, and how could you make a point of noticing it this week?"

P.S. Want more? Download my free parenting guide here: https://maskitronen.com/free-parenting-guide-encouragement

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24 days ago

New here? I'm Maskit Ronen, a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families to disrupt unhelpful patterns, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.

My approach is rooted in Adlerian psychology, which emphasizes encouragement, belonging, and practical life skills, and incorporates CBT, DBT, EMDR, and systemic family work. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, integrating it within the same systemic, relational approach that guides all of my clinical work.

I provide therapy and counseling in person in Nyack, Rockland County, and online throughout New York. I also offer consultations, workshops, and classes across the tri-state area. If you’re interested in therapy, parent support, or collaboration, I’d be glad to connect. DM me to learn more.

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It can be all too easy to wish your child were somehow MORE.

At the birthday party, you wish your quiet child were more adventurous. In the classroom, you wish your intense child were calmer. At the end of the day, however, are you holding on to an expectation because it matters to your family, or is it time to make more space for the child in front of you?

Does this resonate with you? Send it to a fellow parent who feels the same way.

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As any parent knows, each day comes with countless decisions to be made. It's an experience that goes beyond "What should we make for breakfast today?" and delves into questions like "When should I step in or let my child struggle?" and "How do I respond to difficult behavior without getting pulled into a power struggle?"

In Foundations of Parenting, my upcoming two-part intensive session, we'll explore how to develop a framework to make those everyday parenting decisions with greater clarity and confidence. Participants will walk away with practice tools for setting limits and responding to challenging behavior, communication skills that foster clarity and connection, and more.

September 17 and October 1, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Registration is limited to 6 participants. Cost is $275 per individual or $495 for co-parents. Register at the link in my bio.

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You've spent countless hours raising your children and watching them grow. Now, as they prepare to leave home, are you ready for what comes next? For mothers, this transition can come with unexpected feelings of confusion, grief, and loss...all normal sentiments, but ones that can be difficult to navigate through alone.

This October 9-11, join me and somatic arts practitioner Rebecca Cooper Lazaroff for a weekend workshop in Willow, NY that's designed to help mothers reconnect with identity, rhythm, and ritual as children leave home. Participants will learn embodied movement, practices to navigate transition, and much more.

Registration is limited. Private room: $550 / Shared room: $475. Vegetarian meals included. Register at the link in my bio.

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What's your "parenting vision" for your child?

If your answer includes words like capable, independent, and responsible, you're not alone. Those responses are ones I often hear from parents, but here's the thing...

If you want your child to have those qualities, you need to foster them early.

Our babies begin completely dependent on us: we feed them, dress them, carry them, and take care of their every need. We might happily continue doing everything for them if they did not eventually become too heavy to carry. Fortunately, toddlers also begin insisting, “Me do it!”

When your child is capable of doing something, resist routinely doing it for them. Then look just beyond what they can already do. What could they manage with a little guidance or support?

Want more? Comment VISION and I'll DM you the link to my full article on this.

#parenting #parentingadvice #motherhood #newparents #mother by @maskitronen

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Parenting is shaped by what we do repeatedly.

How quickly we step in.

How we respond to mistakes.

What we do with our own worry.

How much discomfort we can tolerate before we try to make it go away.

Over time, these small choices become patterns, for us and for our children.

In The Practice of Parenting, I look more closely at those patterns, how they affect our families, and the small shifts that can change them.

I’ve been writing about these ideas in my newsletters over the past few months, and have now gathered them in one place on my website. I’ll also be bringing more of The Practice of Parenting here in the weeks ahead.

You can find the collection at the link in my bio. by @maskitronen

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