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I Statements

How to Use I Statements: A Simple Tool to Help Kids and Parents Be Heard

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When we speak to one another while we are upset it…
How to teach your child calm breathing

How To Get Your Child To "Just Breathe": A Teaching Guide For Parents

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Years ago, I was sitting in a training for early childhood…
Psychotherapist Charlotte NC

4 Easy Parenting Tips for Taming the Dog Days of Summer

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We are several weeks into summer here in Charlotte, and like…
Childhood Anxiety

Childhood Anxiety: 6 Tips to Help Your Anxious Kid Gain Confidence

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Anxiety is one of the most common reasons parents seek professional…
Children and Smartphones

The Crisis in Your Home: How Smartphones Harm Your Child

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If you’re worried about getting your child a phone or if…
Parenting Advice

How To Get Your Kids To Listen: Parenting Advice for Effective Discipline

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Confession: I am not a perfect parent.  One of the parts…
How to talk to kids about sex

How to Talk to Your Children About Sex

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This conversation has come up countless times when I've been…
How to Talk To Your Children About Death

How to Talk to Your Children About Death

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My husband and I recently had to make the difficult choice…

Interpreting Your Child's Behavior: What Are They Really Trying to Tell You?

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  Consider the last time you lost your temper. …

Reclaiming Your Village: The Wisdom of Asking For Support

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When was the last time you promised yourself you would stop…