Benefits of Authoritative Parenting
You may have heard of the term parenting style. There are four main parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and distant. Authoritative parenting is known as a balanced approach and is widely regarded as the most effective parenting style, because...
How to Support Emotional Regulation in Your Teens
Jessica Gross , M.A.
What is emotional regulation you might ask? Emotional regulation is the “ability to exert control over one’s own emotional state.” It is quite common for teens to struggle with emotional dysregulation due to the flood of hormones rushing through...
What are the Types of Attachment in Child Parent Relationships
Allison Bates , M.S.
Attachment is a facet of parenting many people can forget about or deprioritize with the infinite other responsibilities of parenting; however, attachment with a caregiver is one of the most important things a parent can give their child. The...
Improving Attachment in Parent/Child Relationships
Allison Bates , M.S.
Attachment between a child and parent creates the roadmap of how a child interacts with others and themselves, often for the rest of their lives. If a child is securely attached to a caregiver, they are more likely to...
Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Childhood Cancer
Facing cancer is an immense challenge for anyone, but for children, it means grappling with their mortality at an age meant for dreams of being a princess or a superhero. For their parents it is a terrifying ordeal to...
Fostering Independence
Eva Salazar Torres , M.S.
“It’s a tough world out there, and my children need to be provided with every advantage so they can be competitive in the college or job market.” The above is a parent trap. As parents it is normal to...
What is Social Media Telling Me?
Line Fleming , M.A.
Keeping up with our teens and their social media use can be a challenge. There are so many platforms and apps that can be explored. It can be difficult to keep up with them all. One thing we can...
Creating a Values-Based Summer Plan
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
One of the tenets of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is identifying your values, or the things that are most important to you, and taking action steps toward living out those values in your everyday life. With the semester...
How ADHD Can Impact Emotions
Shaquanta “Shelley” Danjoint , M.S.
We are accustomed to looking for the common symptoms of ADHD. In the health care field and the school systems, we commonly look for symptoms that include, fidgeting or restlessness, difficulty managing time, impulsive behavior, difficulty focusing, getting easily...
The Power of Play Time
Many children are involved in increasingly rigorous academic programs. Parents who want their children to have a better life often focus intensely on academics and neglect play. Neglecting to prioritize play can have the opposite effect that parents want...
“Will My Child Grow Out of It?” The Crucial Role of Early Intervention for Young Children with Behavior Issues
As parents, we often find ourselves wondering whether our child’s challenging behavior is just a passing phase or something more significant. The common belief is that children will grow out of biting, defiance, tantrums, destructive, aggressive, hyperactive, or anxious...
My Child is Struggling with Their Body Image – How Can I Help Them?
Sarah Mixson , M.S.W.
Anyone can struggle with body image; Research shows that children as young as 3 years old can have body image concerns. As a therapist who works with children and teens, this question comes up a lot from parents. And...
Helping Your Child Deal with Anger
Maddie McGarrah , M.Ed.
Anger and temper tantrums/meltdowns in young children, especially under the ages of 7-9, are to be expected and even healthy for a child. It is important for children to be able to experience all emotions. Having these hard emotions...
Monkey Bars and the Normal Grief of Living Well
Alice D. Hoag , Ed.D.
In playgrounds, there used to be a structure called the Monkey Bars. I believe they’re too dangerous to be included in most public spaces anymore, but they were the test of endurance and strength (and bravery) for an entire...
My Child Won’t Remember That…. Will They?
Allison Bates , M.S.
As many children do not hold memories before 2-3 years old and even then, memory is often pretty vague, parents tend to be more lenient about what they say in front of their child before that time period or...
How to Support Your Child’s Behavior Over Holiday Breaks
Allison Bates , M.S.
As the holidays are fast approaching, one thing parents often state their frustration about is behavior regression or increased outbursts during breaks from school. Children thrive when they understand expectations and know boundaries and limitations. The holiday season can...
Strategies to Get Children to Listen and Take Responsibility
Shaquanta “Shelley” Danjoint , M.S.
It can be a battle getting kids to do things they are supposed to do. It gets even more frustrating when kids know the expectations but choose not to do them. Having to remind kids repeatedly to complete tasks...
12 Signs Your Child May Benefit from Therapy
As a parent, it’s natural that you want the best for your child. Sometimes, children don’t have the language to let us know that something is wrong or that they need to talk to someone. As a parent it...
How to Support Students Facing Academic Pressure & Stress
Alyssa Kiss , M.A.
As we approach the fall, school begins picking up and the weight of different responsibilities can begin to feel overwhelming. Many of our students deal with high levels of school anxiety and academic stress. They are being asked to...
Tips for Managing Conflict with Your Teenager
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
In this vlog, Madeline shares practical advice and proven strategies for effectively navigating conflicts with your teenager. From open communication to setting boundaries, join us as we empower parents with the tools they need to foster understanding and strengthen...