Nofar van Frank Child therapy & coaching

19/12/2025

New post available.

In my practice, the psychological process might includes the formulation of a diagnosis, which can evoke strong emotions as parents move between partial acknowledgment and denial. This article examines the clinical tension between the child as held in parental fantasy and the child as encountered in...

28/11/2025

New Post ✨

Women’s empowerment does not begin in adulthood—it begins in childhood, often in the everyday interactions between mothers and daughters. As child psychologists, we see over and over how deeply young girls internalize the messages they receive from the women closest to them. A mother’s words, ...

06/11/2025

09/09/2025

An important report has been published on the exposure of children and young adults to news media. I was interviewed in my capacity as a psychologist, contributing my professional perspective on the matter.

Wat leren we onze kinderen? Kwaliteit educatief videomateriaal Israëlisch-Palestijns conflict ver onder de maat Wat leren we onze kinderen? Dat is een vraag die iedere ouder of leerkracht zich stelt. Het is zelfs een vraag voor iedereen die nadenkt over de toekomst. Leren we kinderen vooroordelen o...

02/09/2025

Feeling accepted is a pivotal part of our development🌱
Explore the psychology of belonging and how it shapes our children´s identities in my latest post!

Picture a child standing on the edge of a playground, clutching her backpack, watching other kids laugh in a circle without her. The sting of exclusion is not just a passing discomfort - it cuts into a child’s developing sense of self. Belonging is not a luxury. It is as fundamental to growth as f...

02/09/2025

Feeling accepted is a fundamental part of our human experience. Check out our latest blog post that delves into the psychology of belonging and how it influences who we become. Let's explore the importance of connection together! https://wix.to/OkSjVSi

Picture a child standing on the edge of a playground, clutching her backpack, watching other kids laugh in a circle without her. The sting of exclusion is not just a passing discomfort - it cuts into a child’s developing sense of self. Belonging is not a luxury. It is as fundamental to growth as f...

04/04/2025

Check out my new post!

The fear of academic failure is a common challenge faced by many students, often resulting in heightened anxiety, stress, and, in some cases, a decline in academic performance. This fear can create a detrimental cycle, where the stress associated with potential failure leads to poor performance, whi...

21/01/2025

With Catom – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉 Thank you for your support!

21/01/2025

https://www.vanfrank-practice.nl/post/sweet-dreams-or-scary-nights-understanding-your-child-s-sleep-journey

In children, dreaming serves as a way to process the experiences and emotions they've encountered throughout the day. While it's common for children to dream of positive or comforting scenarios, it's not unusual for unresolved fears or frustrations to influence the content of their dreams. When this...

27/11/2024

Will you join?

I will give an English speaking lecture on "Supporting our children in uncertain times: a parent's guide for safety and security", and it’ll take place December 10th.

Don't forget to register.
See you there!

26/11/2024

Check this out: You can find me know also in the locale Go-kids Haarlem Site.
Thank you for this opportunity.


https://go-kids.nl/haarlem/opgroeien/van-frank-practice-kindertherapie-en-coaching