by Terry Levy | Jul 12, 2017 | Parenting
Family routines and rituals increase your child’s sense of belonging. Routines — such as eating dinner, getting dressed or preparing for bed — are “patterned interactions that occur with predictable regularity in the course of everyday...
by Terry Levy | Jul 7, 2017 | Parenting, Psychology, Treatment
As previously noted, problems are a natural and inevitable part of life, so it’s in our best interests to learn how to solve them effectively. Here’s one method to try. 1. Set the tone. Creating the right atmosphere is crucial to get off on the right foot....
by Terry Levy | Jun 27, 2017 | Parenting, Psychology
Because problems are a natural and inevitable part of life, it is in our best interest to learn effective ways to solve them. Having effective problem-solving skills leads to feelings of competency and hope, and enhances family relationships. Ineffective strategies...
by Terry Levy | Jun 15, 2017 | Parenting
Relationships involve ongoing and circular patterns. Think of it as a dance. One person triggers a reaction, which triggers a counter-reaction in the first person. So you have a choice: You either can escalate with your child, or you can engage positively. Escalation...
by Terry Levy | Mar 5, 2017 | Parenting
A parent cannot create a secure attachment with a child without a commitment. Commitment is a promise and a pledge to be available to a child through thick and thin. It is a moral obligation to take certain actions and respond in certain ways that engender safety,...
by Terry Levy | Dec 30, 2016 | Parenting, Psychology
The ability to regulate and control impulses, emotions, and level of arousal is usually learned in the context of the secure attachment relationship during the first three years of life. A child with relational trauma has often failed to master this stage-specific...
