Parenting Tips: Asking about the School Day.
I’m sure you’ve heard this one one too many times. In your efforts to ask about your child’s day, the most common response is a one word answer; sometimes getting a single word out of them is a win! Yet, as a parent, every moment matters. From the 5 minute school drop off to the […]
Counseling for a Child Being Bullied
Your child’s been a bit more reserved coming home from school. When you ask how their day was, the replies are becoming shorter and shorter. They’re withdrawing from social situations, not hanging out with their friends like they used to. Maybe they don’t even want to go to school anymore, something they used to look […]
Therapeutic Ways to Support Your Child’s Anxiety
Having feelings of anxiety is part of life, beginning at birth with our first cry. As we grow, feelings of anxiety are experienced in the body as tightness of the chest, shortness of breath and the loss of control – all of these new sensations are heightened in children when they don’t know why it’s […]
Tips for Single Parenting
In parenting, you become a part of someone else’s life and story. The journey of raising a child becomes a lifelong one. Finding your own balance in this adventure can be a challenge, especially if you’re engaging in it as a single parent. It’s important to prioritize self-care and make time for your own needs, […]
How Do I Explain a Death in the Family?
It has been said that life is about Hello’s and Goodbye’s. While the hello’s in life can be full of expectation and excitement, the goodbye’s can bring emotions across a full range of emotions. Losing a person who is dear to you or your family is difficult. Explaining a death in the family to a […]
Parenting Tips For Using an Effective “No”
Daylight without night is just day… Yes without No is just Yes… Obviously, we don’t exist in a universe without limits, boundaries or realities we may not enjoy. We all like to be told yes. Yes gives us what we want. If you’re looking to improve your family’s communication and boundary-setting skills, our Family Therapy […]
Advocating for a Child with Special Needs
Once you understand what it is you’re advocating for, utilize the resources around you! Create a team of trusted professionals willing and equipped to support your child. Connect with your child’s healthcare providers, therapists, and educators to develop a plan for your child’s care and education. This team of professionals provide further insight into the […]
Tips for Raising your Grandchild
Raising children for much of human history has always included multigenerational communities of care. The collective wisdom and experience of grandparents can be a unique perspective and support to grandchildren at any age. Sometimes, grandparents can find themselves in the position of becoming the primary parents for their grandchildren which may bring about different challenges […]
Help! My Kid’s in Crisis!
Every parent faces the inevitable reality of watching their kid face an emotional crisis. It’s scary, it’s intense and likely feels way out of your control. Our goal at Decade2Connect is to provide mental health support not only for your child but you and your family. If your child is experiencing frequent emotional crises, our […]
Drop-In Parent/Caregiver Support Group
Join us February through April for our FREE parenting / caregiver support group every Wednesday at 10:30am from February 15th – April 5th.