by Administrator | Apr 17, 2018 | Parenting
Many parents are very reactive to disrespect from their children. Often this stems from being raised in a household where that kind of disrespect was not tolerated, and often when it was punished in a very harsh way. It can also come from a need to feel in control, or...
by Administrator | Dec 11, 2017 | Anxiety
While the holidays are a wonderful time to visit family, celebrate, and enjoy time together, they can also present a challenge when you have a child who is dependent on routine and predictability. Do you have a child who relies on routines and completely loses it when...
by Administrator | Dec 5, 2017 | Attachment, Parenting
“Attachment” has become somewhat of a buzzword that is often misunderstood and misused in the parenting world. I work with parents and young children in therapy around issues with attachment, and I find that most people want some clarification on what attachment is...
by Administrator | Nov 28, 2017 | Anxiety, Parenting
I often write about helping kids cope with anxiety or recognizing anxiety in children, but what about when parents are dealing with anxiety themselves? Anxiety can be sneaky. It’s often not immediately recognized as anxiety and it can sometimes feel like it comes out...
by Administrator | Nov 21, 2017 | Parenting
The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family, and while big holidays like Thanksgiving are often filled joy and connection, they can also bring up issues of boundaries, become a reminder of strained family relationships, or cause stress and anxiety....