Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Parent’s Guide for Supporting your Child’s Diagnosis 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 […]
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 […]
My Child’s Started Swearing!
Therapy Tips on a Parent’s Response Children are exposed to far more things in their lives than what we have control over, including swear words. And as social norms around swearing are shifting and it can be confusing for children to understand what may be acceptable in different situations. It’s not uncommon for children to […]
Talking about Natural Disasters
Parenting Tips on Supporting your Child in this Discussion Natural disasters can be overwhelming and disruptive for people of all ages, but they can be particularly distressing for children. As a parent or guardian, it is essential to have open and honest conversations with your child about these events to help them understand, process, and […]
Cyberbullying:
Parenting Tips for Protecting your Child in the Age of Online In today’s digital age, children are increasingly exposed to the online world, which unfortunately includes the risk of cyberbullying. With constant access to each other’s online lives through social media and the safety of being able to speak behind a screen, bullying is an […]
The Power of Play Therapy
How this Therapeutic Techniquecan Benefit your Child Play is a universal activity that instinctively and creatively engages children in their life experience. It is through play that they explore, learn, and make sense of the world around them. Play allows children to express emotions they otherwise wouldn’t know how to access. There is great benefit […]
Navigating Parenthood Together
ips for Parents Who Aren’ton the Same Page While parenthood is a beautiful and rewarding journey, it can also be challenging, especially when parents find themselves disagreeing on various aspects of raising their children. Whether it’s discipline, education, screen time, or even bedtime routines, differences in parenting styles can lead to tension and confusion. However, […]
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 […]
My Child is Bullying Others
Parenting tips for Responding to Your Child’s Behavior Bullying is a serious issue that affects many children, and as parents, it’s important to address this behavior and help your children grow into kind, empathetic individuals. Discovering that your child is bullying others can be shocking and concerning, but it’s essential to take immediate action to […]
Family Life after Covid-19:
Parenting Tips for Building Resilience in your Children Post-Pandemic The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly brought unprecedented challenges and disruptions to our lives. As a parent, you have likely seen the effects of virtual learning, quarantine and social isolation on your children, in many cases affecting their developmental growth. As we gradually emerge from this difficult […]