Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology

Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic is a licensed psychotherapist who works with adults, children, and adolescents. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.

Ana works in a private practice, at Nobel Coaching and Tutoring, and has remote clients from around the world. Besides working with children, she also supports adults in navigating through the challenges of parenthood. She has been working in many multidisciplinary teams, cooperating with teachers, speech therapists, special educators, school counselors and psychiatrists.

In addition to being a writer at Parenting Pod, Ana has contributed articles to other popular online publications such as Reader's Digest, MSN, Yahoo News, and Family Circle. She is a firm believer in lifelong learning and continuously invests in her education. For her, the core of the therapeutic or coaching process is a relationship that gives a person the confidence to share, where their thoughts and emotions are welcomed and understood.

18 Ways to Stop Toddler Temper Tantrums

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Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / in Behavior Issues

There are so many things that make parenting wonderful. One thing is sure though – toddler temper tantrums aren’t one of them. This article offers … Read more

26 Fun Quarantine Activities to Stimulate Your Body and Mind

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Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in Activities

Visit the Smithsonian Museum, watch animals in the San Diego Zoo, or join a yoga class. The options are endless.

15 Ways to Help Kids Develop Empathy

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Updated: March 29, 2022 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in Behavior Issues

Through my work as a psychologist, psychotherapist and life coach, I’ve come to appreciate that empathy is the most powerful force in building and keeping … Read more

Separation Anxiety Disorder

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Updated: April 2, 2019 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in Anxiety

It is common to see infants and toddlers upset when separated from their parent or caregiver. Separation anxiety is a normal part of emotional development. … Read more

Separation Anxiety in Children

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Updated: March 29, 2022 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in Anxiety

What is separation anxiety? Tears, clinginess, and tantrums are all common reactions to separation from a parent or a caregiver in the early stages of … Read more

Executive Function Disorder in Children

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Updated: April 4, 2019 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in ADHD

Executive function disorder is a term commonly used to describe deficits in the skills that are used to manage life’s everyday tasks — impacting planning, … Read more

25 Fun Executive Functioning Activities for Kids (by Age)

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Updated: May 2, 2022 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in ADHD, Activities

Executive functions provide the necessary base for learning and development. They are the brain functions that enable us to focus, plan and organize our behavior. … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Executive Functions

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Updated: April 8, 2019 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in ADHD

What are the Executive Functions? Executive functions are the set of mental processes that help us get things done. These functions are critical for skills … Read more

17 Activities to Support Kids with Dyslexia

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Updated: March 29, 2022 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in Activities, Learning Disabilities

If you are a parent of a child with dyslexia, you’ve witnessed the struggle: It is difficult to understand why your brain has such a … Read more

What does it mean to be addicted?

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Updated: December 4, 2019 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in Substance Abuse and Addiction

The way we tend to think about addiction doesn’t usually awake sympathy or empathy. We connect it to the weakness of the mind to fight … Read more

14 Ways Attachment Theory Can Help You Become a Better Parent

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Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in Parenting Techniques

Did you know that the relationship you form with your child in the first three years of their lives is essential for their psychological well-being? … Read more

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