All About Learning Disabilities
What’s out There and How to Identify a Learning Disability in your Child Learning disabilities are more common than you might think, affecting approximately 1 in 5 individuals. Over the years, awareness has risen over a wide variety of learning disabilities – so much so that there may be some you aren’t even aware of! […]
Being Playful with your Child
The responsibility of parenthood can often distract from the importance of being playful with your child. Amongst all of the responsibilities and demands of daily life, where is there time to be playful? And as easy as it is to watch this fall to the bottom of the priority list, being playful with your child […]
Parenting in the Digital Age
Therapist Tips for Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Technology In today’s rapidly evolving world, parenting has taken on new dimensions thanks to the prevalence of digital technology. The digital age offers a wealth of opportunities for learning, connecting, and exploring, but it also presents unique challenges for parents striving to strike a balance between harnessing […]
Facing Middle School Together
How to Support your Childthrough this transition At Decade2Connect, a number of our participants are in the process of transitioning from elementary school to middle school. And although any transition back to school can be difficult, there is a more drastic shift into middle school. Our Child Therapy services can provide additional support for children navigating […]
Why Music Matters
The Benefits of IncorporatingMusic into your Child’s Life What is it about Pixar’s movie scores that make us tear up? Why do we get emotional when a song reminds us of someone we love? Music has a profound effect on our emotional well being. Music is communication which can express feelings unlimited by language. For […]
Parenting Tips on Establish Connection:
The Benefit of 2 Minute Connectionbefore Hard Conversations Just like Rome, our brains were not built in a day. The brain is a carefully curated and crafted thing. The brain knows to pull our hand away from something hot before we consciously do, tells us to breathe on our own, and aids in assessing the […]
Finding the Right Therapist for your Child
“Who can you trust?” “Do we really need this help?” “What types of therapy are out there?” These are just a few of the questions you may be struggling to answer. At Decade2Connect we’re committed to helping each family and child receive the support they need. Our Child Therapy services offer a range of evidence-based […]
Combatting School Refusal
A Parents Guide to Supporting your Child when they Refuse to go to School “I don’t want to go to school!” I’m sure as a parent, you’ve heard this before. Every child has days where they just don’t want to go to school. School refusal can run the gamut from simple ie… “I didn’t get […]
Back to School!
Preparing your Child for a Smooth Transition from Summer Break Regardless of whether they feel excited or sad about the inevitable transition back to school, most students will face some level of anxiety. You and your family had just begun to settle into a summer schedule and before you knew it, the first day of […]
Therapy Techniques for Supporting your Child through a Breakdown
It can be overwhelming to watch your child experience a crisis. When a child’s emotions are out of control, their nervous system is flooded and it may seem impossible to console them. As their parent, however, you have the ability to create a safe space for them to work through their emotions towards regulation. This […]