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Your Child May Need Therapy If...
They are defiant, disobedient, or angry. Verbally or physically aggressive or throwing temper tantrums. Hyperactive, impulsive, unable to concentrate or disruptive at school. Worried, fearful, excessively sad, suffering from low self esteem or having problems making friends.
You Might Want a Support Session If...
Your children frustrate you. You are struggling to find effective discipline methods. You need some support and guidance in gaining confidence in your parenting
Possible Solution: Parent/Caregiver Support Session
Parenting Articles From The Pros
3 Ways to Parent a Highly Sensitive Child in a World That Rewards Toughness
Has anyone ever looked at your child, maybe a teacher, a family member, or maybe even a well-meaning stranger at a birthday party, and said something like "they just need to toughen up a little"? And maybe in the moment you smiled and nodded. But on the inside,...
4 Things That Actually Help with Hard Transitions in Kids
Alright, let's talk about transitions. You know the moment. You give the five minute warning. Then the two minute warning. Then you say "okay, time to go!” and suddenly the whole house is on fire. There are tears. There is negotiating. There is a very passionate...
The 5 Signs of Masking Parents Need to Know About
Okay, raise your hand if this has ever happened to you. You pick up your child from school and the teacher says, "They had a wonderful day! So focused, so kind, so helpful." And you smile and say thank you. Then your child gets in the car and dissolves. Completely....
ADHD & Emotional Dysregulation: 5 Tips for Managing Intense Feelings
Parenting a child with ADHD is a lot. And I don't mean the focus stuff or the wiggles, although yes, those too. I mean the feelings. The big, fast, overwhelming feelings that seem to show up out of nowhere and take over the whole room. One minute things are fine, and...
How Play Therapy Can Help Adolescents
If you're a parent of a child who struggles with anxiety, anger, or big emotional reactions, you may feel like your child is stuck, and you're not sure how to help them move forward. Many parents come to us wondering about something very specific:“My child is getting...
Why Parent Support Matters in Feeding Issues
If your child is struggling with eating, it doesn’t just affect them. It affects the whole family. Mealtimes can feel stressful.You may be walking on eggshells, trying not to make things worse.Or maybe you’re stuck between pushing your child to eat, and avoiding...
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