Raising a Child who’s Easily Distracted
There are dozens of distractions vying for our attention at any given time, especially in the digital era. Many interactions are met with darting eyes as our attention spans progressively decrease. This decline of attention span is evidenced in the distractibility in our children. Whether they’re diagnosed with ADHD or simply overstimulated, many kids are […]
Supporting Your Child Through the Loss of a Parent
Parents play a foundational role in their children’s lives, no matter their level of involvement. Whether a close or estranged relationship, our parents shape who we are. So when a parent dies, that foundation is inevitably shaken. As a child, the loss of a parent is heartbreaking. Children can experience a level of grief which […]
“Can We Get a Dog?”
A Parents Guide toAdding a Pet to the Family The idea of getting a pet is undoubtedly exciting for kids. The mere thought of a dog running around the house can bring immense joy to their faces. While the idea of having a pet can be enticing, it’s crucial to weigh the pros and cons, […]
Supporting your Child Through Loneliness
As a parent, it’s heart wrenching to see your child feeling lonely. As they enter into adolescent-age, it’s common for friend groups to shift due to a myriad of reasons. And unfortunately, this typically results in many children feeling left behind, disconnected from their friends and believing that they’re alone. Loneliness has detrimental effects on […]
All About Name Changes
Parenting Tips for Supporting your Child’s Identity Journey In today’s society, a fluid identity is becoming more understood and accepted. Especially in the adolescent stages of development, children are beginning to explore who they are outside of what they’ve always been told. And with this discovery often follows a desire to change their name. While […]
My Child Won’t Listen!
Therapy Tips to Help Parents Be Heard Your child just won’t listen to you. You’re repeating yourself multiple times over as everything you say is going in one ear and out the other. You’re at a loss for next steps. We get it – it’s frustrating! Don’t worry, Decade2Connect is here to help. If you’re […]
Empowering your Child with Dyslexia
Parenting Tips for Supporting your Child in their Diagnosis For years, your child may have been struggling with reading, writing and keeping up in school. Spelling may be difficult for them, as you notice they easily confuse letters and words. With the conversation of neurodiversity growing in our society, access to answers is more and […]
Managing my Child’s Anger
5 Therapy Tips for Parents Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences, including teenagers and children. It can be particularly challenging for parents to witness their child’s anger and not know how to help them effectively manage it. However, by understanding the underlying causes of anger and employing appropriate strategies, parents can play a […]
Alcoholism in the Family:
Therapy Tips on Explaining Alcoholismto a Child Alcoholism is a devastating and destructive disease for any family. When a member of the family is dealing with alcoholism, the entire family suffers. The secrecy and deception surrounding alcoholism often breaks trust, perpetuates destructive behavior and can ultimately tear families apart. At Decade2Connect, our Family Therapy services […]
Therapy Tips: Supporting My Child’s Sexuality
Human beings have always had wide diversity in gender identity and sexuality. Today, questioning one’s gender identity and sexuality is becoming more open, more common and more accepted. It’s important for adolescents who may be questioning their identity to feel safe and accepted as they search for answers to their questions. Questions that go unasked, […]
