“Chalkboard Affirmations” to Support your Mental Health
Mental Health Quotes to support your family that we love at Decade2Connect!
My Child is Twice Exceptional: What Does That Mean?
Therapist tips on what twice exceptional means and ways support your child.
Types of Therapy for Your Child
If you’re looking for the right therapy for your child, check out these therapeutic modalities!
Top Reasons to Choose an IOP for your Child
Top ten reasons to enroll your children in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
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 […]
Family Check Ins: Our Favorite Dinner Table Topics
Dinner is a great time for families to connect with one another. Our lives can be chaotic and it’s easy to forget the importance of quality time amidst the busyness. Even in the midst of work, school, social obligations and technology, time around the table is a rare opportunity to put those distractions away and […]
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 […]
My Child Has Autism: Now What?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses are becoming more common. What was once a largely misunderstood disability is quickly evolving into a more common and understood diagnosis in our society. As a parent, however, news of an ASD Diagnosis can be a lot to process. So what is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is […]
This One’s for the Girls: Tips for Empowering your Daughter
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” […]
My Kids Won’t Stop Fighting!
When you have siblings, bickering and fighting is inevitable. We all have memories from our childhood of the moments we pushed our siblings buttons, fought over a toy or held resentment for not being the one able to sit in the front seat. These are seemingly small issues that seem like the biggest deal as […]
