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Back-To-School Transition Tips For Your Child

Back-To-School Transition Tips For Your Child

It is not always an easy task for your child to return to school after a fun-filled summer break. The transition and routine changes again and it can be tough on children and the family itself to get into the swing of a new routine. Returning back to school, means anxiety will be present for both you and your child. And listen…this is completely natural. Lots of change is happening, as there are new routines, new peers, teachers…and maybe even a new school! So, it is okay in that moment for you and your child to feel anxious and maybe a bit overwhelmed.

What to Expect in Child Therapy

What to Expect in Child Therapy

Is your child experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or PTSD? Are you noticing challenging behaviors in your child and you are not sure what to do? Does your child shut down when you ask them what’s wrong? Child therapy can be a helpful space for kids to explore their feelings safely and process their needs, learning how to better communicate with you and how you can foster a secure parent-child attachment. Here is more of what to expect when you bring your child in for therapy.

5 Things To Do When Your Child Is Out Of Control

5 Things To Do When Your Child Is Out Of Control

Being upset a normal part of growing up. And it's how kids learn to regulate their emotions and find balance in their world. Here are ways to help…

6 Ways to Eliminate a Power Struggle with Your Child by Alli Domers, MSS

6 Ways to Eliminate a Power Struggle with Your Child by Alli Domers, MSS

Power struggles naturally occur between parents and children when children are not listening and parents try to control them. Here are some helpful strategies to approach these difficult moments…

The Truth About The Terrible Twos by Alli Domers, MSS

The Truth About The Terrible Twos by Alli Domers, MSS

Did your child tantrum at age two, two and a half or even three? If not, is your child tantruming now? When children tantrum at an older age it is often a result of skipping a normal developmental stage called, Rapprochement. I am sure you have heard of the “terrible twos” and the bad rap that comes along with temper tantrums.