When I made the decision to open my private practice last September in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, I worried most about how my return to work would affect my children. They had gotten so used to having me home with them for several…
Most, if not all, children display ritualistic or superstitious behavior at some point during their development. Around age 2, children often insist on elaborate bedtime rituals and can be very rigid about their eating and bath routines being done “just so”. Between the ages 3…
In my last blog post, I talked about recognizing the signs of an eating disorder and what to do if you suspect your child may have one. If an eating disorder has been diagnosed by your child’s pediatrician, then you probably are feeling very scared…
Hello Traverse City! I’m Dr. Rebecca Swenson and I am a child psychologist. I am so excited to have recently opened my private practice at the Grand Traverse Commons. In this first blog post, I want to tell you a little bit about myself…
818 Red Dr #260
Traverse City, MI 49684
drswenson@birchwoodpsych.com
Phone: (231) 620-0015
Fax: (231) 227-6490