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About Sara Rivero-Conil, PsyD

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Dr. Rivero-Conil is the associate director of the Department of Psychology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. She has served as a pediatric psychologist at Nicklaus Children’s since 2010 and focuses primarily on assessing and treating the psychosocial impact of medical illness on the child and their family.

Dr. Rivero-Conil has lectured nationally and is frequently quoted in the media.

Recent Blog Posts

Daughter talking to mom who has cancer

Talking to Kids about Breast Cancer

Women diagnosed with breast cancer who have children face the additional challenge of having to explain the situation to their children. This can be difficult and even traumatic. Considering that, it’s important to handle the discussion with care.

Dad tucking daughter into bed

5 Ways to Help Your Child Get Enough Sleep

Every evening, a similar routine plays out in many households: Parents try to get their children off to bed, and this starts a complex back and forth of demands, pleading, extra snacks, trips to the bathroom, and a stressful end to the day. You may occasionally give in and let your child stream another video or stay up late reading, but ensuring your child consistently gets enough sleep is crucial to their mental and physical health.

Mother and daughter talking on the couch

How to Talk to Kids About Social Media

Whether your child has started exploring social media or not, your family can work together to come up with a plan that everyone can agree on. By knowing the risks and benefits, talking to your child and working on a social media plan together, you’re building the relationship between you and your child.

Mom and daughter meditation pose

Prioritizing Family Mental Health in 2023

We all have resolutions that we focus on this time of year. This year, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital would like to shift some of that focus from physical goals to mental ones: Specifically, the mental health of you and your loved ones.