“Officer you have to arrest her!” Like most good stories, this one starts with someone suggesting I should be arrested. But before I share this story, let’s talk about how my confidence never waned despite the rather unusual circumstances.
Read More“How do you stop a tantrum?” I feel like Google probably responds to this question a million times a day. As a counselor who often works with children, working on behavioral and emotional regulation is often the number one goal of treatment.
Read MoreHow to use positive parenting even in the toughest moments.
Read More"When reflecting on my lowest parenting moment, many might be surprised that the time I lost my child in an icy Christmas exhibit did not make the list. Yes, him climbing up an icy slide might have made a viral video, but that moment did not make the list.
Read MoreI love writing blogs because it allows me to share things with my clients that I am unable to in the counseling room. I do parent consultation frequently, and I wish I could share more often how much I relate to the parents.
Read MoreAs I sat down to write the blog for the summer only one word came to mind, “STOP!” Yes, stop. “Stop what?” you might ask, and I want to respond with “everything.”
Read Moreperform evaluations and tell parents that their child has a diagnosis weekly. There’s a lot that I have learned that I wish that I could tell parents during the process.
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