by Terry Levy | Aug 20, 2025 | Parenting
This time of year, as children transition from summer to school, mornings can be especially stressful for both parents and kids. For children with mental health or behavioral issues, it can be even more challenging to get everyone out the door as we deal with the...
by Terry Levy | Aug 20, 2025 | Attachment, well-being
We are often our own harshest critics with less empathy for ourselves than others. For someone with attachment issues because of their experiences with abuse, neglect or trauma, the critical inner voice is even louder. A lack of secure attachment limits their capacity...
by Terry Levy | Aug 14, 2025 | Education, Parenting
Children tend to feel anxious about big changes. So, it’s understandable that for many students, going back to school can be challenging. Even kids who are usually pretty easy-going get butterflies, and kids prone to anxiety get clingier and more nervous than usual....
by Terry Levy | Jul 14, 2025 | Attachment, Parenting, well-being
Raising a child with attachment issues is incredibly challenging. It can – at times – be exhausting, upsetting, frustrating, depressing, frightening or infuriating. And, it can take a toll on even the strongest, most devoted parent. Summertime – when children are out...
by Terry Levy | Jul 14, 2025 | Attachment Questions
Think-It-Over Time is a very constructive, imposed consequence. It is similar to “time-out” in that the parent and child take a break, which can de-escalate a tense situation. However, Think-It-Over Time specifically aims to help a child learn, communicate and achieve...
