Parenting & Family Therapy

It is common for parents to allow their children to sleep in their bed from time to time. However, for some parents occasionally allowing their child to spend the night…

Does your toddler have difficulty sleeping? Do they wake up in the middle of the night crying? Do they wake up too early or go to sleep too late? Had…

Children often enjoy playing games as well as spending time with their parents and siblings. Combining these two pastimes can be exciting for a child. There are many benefits of…

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it can have a huge emotional and psychological effect on them. The response can vary from child to child, but most children feel…

At every party or large family gathering there are always the children who go immediately to play with the other kids and those who might need to hang back for…

What is self-esteem? According to Meriam-Webster’s Dictionary (2015), self-esteem is “a confidence and sense of satisfaction in oneself.” Having a positive sense of self-esteem can lead to psychological health and…

Many people are acutely aware of their physical health. Less focus is typically on their mental health. Both are important and impact one another. Unfortunately, there is a stigma that is…

Children who have a persistent pattern of explosive anger, irritability, arguing, defiance or vindictiveness towards their parents or other authority figures may have Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Signs of Oppositional…

Here are some experiences that many parents can relate to: Your child comes to you with his math homework completed, and, barely looking up from the dinner you are preparing…

What is a Natural Consequence? Actively working on changing a child’s behavior involves two simultaneous approaches that target both increasing positive behaviors and decreasing negative behaviors. Positive behaviors are most…