What is Attunement?
Therapy Tips on How to bean Attuned Parent Attunement can be described as alignment to another, congruency, or being “in-step” with someone. Attunement is awareness, connection, and mindfulness. Decade2Connect’s Family Therapy services can help families improve their attunement and overall communication.So what is the definition of attunement? Dan Siegel has defined attunement using the acronym […]
Parenting Tips: Black and White Thinking
Encouraging your Child to Explore the Gray Thinking in black and white terms, also known as concrete thinking, is a manner of thinking that sees only extreme ends of a continuum. In childhood, black and white thinking is developmentally expected. When adults think in black and white terms, it can become a thinking error that […]
Co-Regulation and Children
How Your Emotion Can Support Your Child’s Growth Co-regulation can be described as someone borrowing another human’s calm nervous system in times of distress. Given that children look to stable caregivers in responding to distress, the concept of co-regulation is extremely beneficial when working with kids. Not only is it beneficial, but children and adults […]
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 […]
Connect to Creativity
The Value of the Arts in yourChild’s Development In a world driven by innovation and constant change, nurturing creativity in children has never been more important. Creativity is the fuel that powers problem-solving, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt in an ever-evolving landscape. As parents, you play a pivotal role in helping your child’s […]
Helping your Sleepless Child
Parents Guide on SupportingInsomnia in Your Child Insomnia, or sleeplessness, can be a deeply frustrating and difficult experience. When we have trouble sleeping, it carries into the rest of our lives. The lack of sleep affects productivity and focus the next day, making it difficult to function. Beyond productivity, it can be disheartening when we […]