by Terry Levy | Apr 22, 2018 | Attachment, Parenting
This is the first of a series we have titled “Concepts and Skills of Parenting.” It is adapted from the book Healing Parents: Helping Wounded Children Learn to Trust and Love. Before you were born, you were floating warmly, comfortably and securely in your...
by Terry Levy | Mar 15, 2018 | Parenting
Parents are often unclear about the difference between consequences and punishment — and that’s one reason efforts to discipline children can be ineffective. A consequence is the result or direct effect of an action. The goal for giving consequences is to...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Feb 10, 2018 | Child & Adolescent Therapy, Parenting
Children are not little adults — so it is very important for parents to know what to look out for when searching for a therapist to work with their child. Here are some general guidelines to help determine whether a therapist is a good fit. A good therapist...
by Terry Levy | Feb 5, 2018 | Parenting
The children are at it again. They’re bickering with each other, shouting at each other, hurling insults and threatening to throw punches. It’s no wonder sibling fighting is a common cause of parenting annoyance and frustration. But what to do about it?...
by Terry Levy | Jan 22, 2018 | Attachment, Parenting
Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. It profoundly influences every aspect of the human condition—mind, body, emotions, relationships and morality. Attachment is not something...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Nov 27, 2017 | Parenting
The holiday season can be even more fun for families when parents consciously work to lessen stress and focus themselves and their children on building loving relationships. Here are just a few ways to make December merry and bright: Embrace family rituals. Family...
It is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. However, more and more children are failing to develop secure attachments to loving, protective caregivers. These children are left without the most important foundation for healthy development and are at risk for: