Parenting Through Power Struggles Without Losing Your Cool
Every parent has been there: your child refuses to put on their shoes, argues about dinner, or digs in their heels over bedtime. What starts as a small disagreement can …
How to Set Limits Without Shaming Your Child
Setting boundaries is a vital part of parenting. Limits help children feel safe, learn self-control, and understand the expectations of their environment. But the way we set those limits matters—because …
The After-School Meltdown: Why It Happens (and How to Help)
Your child holds it together all day at school—then falls apart the minute they walk through the door. The smallest thing sets them off: the wrong snack, a sibling in …
How to Respond When Your Child Says “I Hate You!”
Hearing your child yell “I hate you!” can be one of the most painful moments as a parent. It’s easy to feel heartbroken, angry, or confused. You may want to …
When Rewards Stop Working: Rethinking Motivation in Kids
Sticker charts, treasure boxes, screen time tokens—many parents have tried them all. And sometimes, those rewards work for a while… until they don’t. One day your child is racing to …
Building Secure Attachment Through Play: A Guide for Parents
Attachment is the emotional bond that forms between a child and their caregiver. When that bond feels safe, consistent, and loving, it helps children build secure attachment. Children with secure …
How Play Therapy Helps Children Heal and Grow
If you’ve ever watched your child build an elaborate story with toys, draw a picture out of nowhere, or act out a dramatic scene with dolls or action figures, you’ve …
How Parents Can Support the Play Therapy Process at Home
Once your child begins play therapy, you may wonder what your role should be. Should you ask them what they talked about? Should you be doing something different at home? …
Tips for Communicating with Family During the Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a stressful time for many reasons, including increased obligations to spend time with family members. You may not get along with family members or the …
Pros and Cons of Social Media Usage
Approximately 7 in 10 Americans utilize a social media platform (e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Instagram). People spend approximately 2.5 hours on social media daily. Given the increasing popularity of social media …