Dr. Carrie Jackson, PhD

Licensed Child Psychologist
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Carrie Jackson, Ph.D. is a licensed child psychologist, speaker, and author working in San Diego, California. She has published over 20 articles and book chapters related to parenting, ADHD, and defiance. Dr. Carrie Jackson received her Ph.D. in Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Child Psychology, from West Virginia University in 2020. She completed her predoctoral internship at Rady Children’s Hospital through the University of California, San Diego. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital before returning to San Diego, California to open her private practice.

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Dr. Carrie Jackson, PhD

Parenting

Tips for Parenting an Anxious Child - Here's What To Do

As a parent, one of the best gifts you can give an anxious child is healthy coping tools. Without these, we don't know what to do with our thoughts and emotions which can lead to continued distress and unhealthy ways of coping.

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Child Development

Does Teletherapy For ADHD Work?

Research confirms that teletherapy can help people with a wide range of concerns and that many therapeutic modalities can be conducted through virtual sessions. It has been proven that teletherapy also works in children with ADHD.

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Kids & Tech

How Does Screen Time Affect Children's Sleep?

Children between 8 and 12 years of age in the United States get an average of 4-6 hours of screen time per day. And the consequences of excessive technology use can be destructive to sleep and overall health.

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Child Development

Signs Your Child Needs to Talk to a Therapist

Like adults, children can also go through mental or emotional hardships. When this happens, a child therapist can help you and your child figure out what’s going on and how your child can heal.

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Parenting

Chores for Kids with ADHD: How To Motivate Your Child

Research has indicated that doing household chores in childhood is linked to children having feelings of competence, self-confidence, and a sense of responsibility to others. 

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Child Development

ADHD and Caffeine: What the Research Says

The claim that caffeine can help reduce ADHD symptoms has been around for a long time. Caffeine is a central nervous stimulant just like ADHD medication, so it follows that it could have the same effect.

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Parenting

How to Help Your Child with ADHD Enjoy Reading

Children with ADHD are found to struggle more with reading than other children. However, making reading fun, engaging, and low-pressure help a child with ADHD enjoy and love reading.

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Parenting

How to Ease your Child's Separation Anxiety

Separation anxiety disorder is a common concern, but you can manage it with techniques such as practicing separation appropriately and open communication.

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Child Development

Can Yoga Help For ADHD Symptoms?

Yoga has endless health benefits from reducing stress to improving muscle strength and flexibility.‍ Research has found that yoga may be able to reduce ADHD symptoms, even for children.

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