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Helping children develop self-esteem
Developing self-esteem is recognized as an important part of child development. Research noted in...
The Explosive Child
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual – especially not a manual for raising children who have...
Model The Behaviors You Want Your Child to Learn
“I want them to tell me how they’re feeling” This is one of the most common desires I hear from...
Why Play Therapy
So many people have asked me over the years I have been in the field of child psychotherapy,...
Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World
The book “Unselfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World” by Dr. Michele Borba...
Connection to the Adopted Child
The adoption of a child is an exciting time. However, some adoptions may bring forth some...
Parenting a Child Diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder
There are many types of challenging children to parent. Some children experience severe temper...
Using Trust Based Relational Intervention in Parenting the Adopted Child – Part Two: The Connecting Principles
The goal of Trust Based Relational Intervention is to develop a warm, nurturing and connected...
Using Trust Based Relational Intervention in Parenting the Adopted Child
By Molly Gratton, LCSW, RPT-S I am asked regularly if one should parent their adopted child...
