What to Expect from Child & Teen Therapy And how to talk with your child or teen about getting started Parenting a highly emotional child or teen can be exhausting, confusing, and at times overwhelming — especially when big reactions seem to come out of...
Is Your Child Depressed? A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Low Mood in Children & Teens It started with stomachaches. First on Monday mornings, then most school days. At first, you wondered if it was something they ate, or maybe nerves about a test. But then...
Helping a Child Who Hits and Kicks “Your calm presence can actually help wire your child’s brain for future emotional regulation.” - Saumya Patel For many parents, few moments are more challenging than when a child lashes out with hitting or kicking. It’s distressing, confusing,...
3 Common Hindrances to Effective Limit Setting — And What to Do Instead Written by: Saumya Patel and Jaclyn Long Discipline, at its core, is about teaching. When parents set limits and discipline their children, the goal is to teach them something and to create...