How Repair Heals Parent-Child Relationships

by | MK

The Power of “I’m Sorry”: How Repair Heals Parent-Child Relationships By: Melissa Koehler All parents have moments they regret. Maybe you yelled louder than you meant to or snapped over something small when your cup felt completely empty. In my work with parents, I...

When Your Child “Flips Their Lid”

by | BB

When Your Child “Flips Their Lid”: What’s Really Going On in the Brain By: Bailey Batman If you’ve ever seen your child go from calm to overwhelmed in seconds, you’re not alone. Many families describe these moments as “big feelings taking over.” Child development...

When Teens Say ‘I’m Fine’: How to Talk to Your Teen

by | RH

When Teens Say ‘I’m Fine’: How to Talk to Your Teen By: Riley Harman, MA, LMHCA We’ve all heard it before, the notorious “I’m fine,” sometimes whispered, occasionally with a terse nod, or maybe even a level of exasperation. This can be especially...

ADHD Isn’t Laziness: How to Help Your Teen

by | RH

ADHD Isn’t Laziness: How to Help Your Teen By: Riley Harman, MA, LMHCA Does your teen struggle to start homework? Do they get distracted half way through an assignment? Maybe they do the assignment but then forget to turn it in? They may even forget that they had an...

Co-Regulation: Why Your Response Matters

by | Attachment, MK, Parenting

Why Your Response Matters: Building Secure Bonds Through Co-Regulation By: Melissa Koehler, MSW,  LSW What is Co-Regulation? Have you ever noticed how your child’s big emotions can pull you right into their storm? One minute you’re calm, and the next you’re matching...