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.

The Benefits of Family Therapy

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Therapist tips for parents on finding communication skills, connection, conflict resolution and other supports in family therapy

The Importance of Self Care in Parenting

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“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

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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

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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 […]

This One’s for the Girls: Tips for Empowering your Daughter

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March is Women’s History Month and Decade2Connect wants to not only celebrate the women of the past but encourage the daughters and adolescents who are the women of the future. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, coach or mentor of girls, your presence in their life is pivotal. It’s no secret that those “awkward teenage years” […]