Helping Your Child Identify Their Sensory Needs
When a child has a hard time managing sensory input, it can impact their emotions, attention, and ability to cope. For children living with mood disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), understanding sensory needs is an important part of emotional growth and self-regulation. With the right support, children can learn what their bodies need to feel calm, focused, and comfortable.
Therapeutic Responses to School Avoidance
Therapist tips for parents and school professionals who are experiencing school refusal in their students. If you’re at a loss, here are some tips for taking the next step towards healing.
All About Learning Disabilities
A parent’s guide to learning disabilities: knowing what they are and how to support your child in theirs.
The Benefits of Family Therapy
Therapist tips for parents on finding communication skills, connection, conflict resolution and other supports in family therapy
“Chalkboard Affirmations” to Support your Mental Health
Mental Health Quotes to support your family that we love at Decade2Connect!
Types of Therapy for Your Child
If you’re looking for the right therapy for your child, check out these therapeutic modalities!
The Importance of Self Care in Parenting
“Put your own mask on first,” the classic self-care analogy goes – and it’s true! You can’t fill one glass with an empty one. We can’t effectively help others when we ourselves are depleted. This analogy is often forgotten, especially in parenthood. A parent’s primary motivation is to keep their children protected and taken care […]
Parenting Tips When Your Child is the Bully
You get a call from another parent and the last thing you want to hear is “your child’s bullying mine.” Discovering that your child is bullying others can be shocking and concerning, but it’s essential to take immediate action to address the situation. Decade2Connect is here to provide guidance and strategies for parents whose children […]
Top Five Homework Hacks for Parents
After a long day of school, most kids are less than eager to come home and do their homework. Unfortunately, it’s a reality they can’t ignore. Amidst distractions, disagreements and lots of “no’s”, it can be tricky to help your find motivation. If you’re struggling with homework conflicts or other family challenges, our Family Therapy […]
Parenting a Child with ADHD
Research tells us that on average the reader will stay engaged for 10-20 seconds, reading about 20 to 28% of the content before getting distracted and moving on. Fifteen years ago, our attention spans were about 12 seconds. Today, our attention spans have shrunk to 8.25 seconds. How can a parent know when the distraction […]