“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.

Child CounselingAmy RolloJanuary 23, 2018parenting blog, parenting, chick-fil-A, self-doubt, mom guilt, Parenting strategies, child counselor in the heights, family counseling in the heights, child counselor in houston, play therapy, filial therapy

“The greatest teacher, failure is.”

I quickly realized how we as parents try to protect our children from everything. We intervene at the very moment our children are struggling because as parents it is agonizing and terrifying to watch our children struggle. However, what if that intervention is what stopped your child from learning to tackle their own problems?

Child CounselingAmy RolloDecember 18, 2017How to parent with adversity, how to create successful children, what to do when your child struggles

How Emotion Coaching Can Help Your Child’s Behavior

These two kids have taught me more about emotion coaching than the 15 years of experience of child counseling, evaluations, and advanced degrees. Read below to learn some of the things that being a mother has taught me to help me with my clients.

Child CounselingAmy RolloDecember 16, 2017How to help your child's behavior, how to respond to a tantrum, how to discipline a child, child counselor in the heights, child counselor in houston, child counselor 77007, positive parenting, positive reinforcement, heights family counseling, parenting during a tantrum

The Elementary Years- The Surprisingly Challenging Time

We all know about the “terrible 2’s”, “threenagers,” and the “teenage angst years!” Parents expect difficulties during these stages. They have prepared that their child will be establishing independence, which means hearing words, such as “I do it,” “no!,” or “whatever!” As a child counselor, I witness another stage that many parents have not prepared for. It is the elementary years.

Child CounselingAmy RolloNovember 30, 2017how to handle your child's oppositional behaviors, child counselor in houston, child counselor in the heights, Houston child evaluations, Parenting strategies, childhood depression, childhood behavior problems, childhood anxiety, how to handle an oppositional child

How Do You Stop a Tantrum?

“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.

Child CounselingAmy RolloNovember 7, 2017parenting, Parent Consultation, positive reinforcement, positive parenting, how to stop a tantrum, what to do when your child meltsdown, how to handle an oppositional child

How to Increase Emotional Intelligence in Your Child

Recent studies have shown that emotional intelligence can be almost as important as IQ in predicting a person’s success in life. The good news is that while traditional IQ it is thought to be consistent and stable throughout a person’s lifespan...

A Breath of Good Health

Deep breathing has a wide range of emotional and health benefits.

Mindfulness for Children

A new buzz word in the field of mental health has been mindfulness. Many have heard about it but are not sure what it is. Mindfulness means being present in the moment.

Child CounselingAmy RolloSeptember 19, 2016Mindfulness, child counseling, Child counselor in Cypress, family counseling in Cypress, positive parenting, Parent consultation in Cypress, AD/HD services in Cypress, Anxiety, AD/HD, Depression, Anxiety interventions

How to Know When Therapy is Right for Your Child?

It can be tough to know when to start therapy for your child. One common misconception of counseling is that there has to be something “wrong” with a person in order for them to go to counseling.

Child CounselingAmy RolloAugust 10, 2016counseling, family counselor in Cypress, Houston family counseling, play therapist in Cypress, play therapy, teen counselor in Cypress, adult counseling in Cypress, what is counseling, when does my child need to see a counselor

Parenting Without Yelling!!!

When parents enter my office for the first time, they often express that they are overwhelmed. They are tired of constantly yelling at their children and know their children are exhausted by the struggle as well.

Child CounselingAmy RolloAugust 2, 2016child counseling, positive parenting, positive reinforcement, Child counselor in Cypress, family counselor in Cypress, Cy-Hope Counseling, Amy Rollo Therapy, improving parenting

Modeling Behavior

I 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.

Child CounselingAmy RolloApril 21, 2016parenting, modeling, ADHD, Counseling in Cypress, LPC Supervision in Cypress, Parent Consultation, improving parenting, Psychology

Benefits of Siblings

It’s National Sibling Day. I know, many of you are thinking “is that a real thing…?” Apparently it is! I recently had my second child and began to witness the importance of siblings.

Child CounselingAmy RolloApril 10, 2016siblings, social skills, sibling fighting, positive parenting, family counseling, child counseling, child counselor in Cypress, Family counseling in Cypress, Cy-Hope Counseling, Amy Rollo Therapy, Licensed Professional Counselor, Family

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