"What separates privilege from entitlement is GRATITUDE." - Brene Brown. Few things shut parents down faster than fearing their kids are entitled. If a child melts down when things don't go their way, or they seem unable to tolerate frustration, this conclusion often comes quickly: We've given them too much. They're spoiled. They feel entitled… Continue reading Are We Mislabeling Entitlement? How Insecurity and Emotional Avoidance Can Show Up in Kids
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I know that talking with kids about sexual content (i.e. porn) can feel incredibly uncomfortable, to say the least. Despite being a child therapist with lots of practice coaching parents through delicate conversations, I still dread broaching this subject with my own son in the future. That said, I think most of us can agree… Continue reading Online Sexual Content: The Conversations Kids Need
If you find yourself restless, easily irritated, or like you can't relax - you might be overstimulated. Let's talk about why it happens and how to regulate yourself, even when you can't get a break.
How you can incorporate 90s-style parenting at home - and why it might be the best thing for your family.
Amanda Robinson, LPC-S, RPT-S 