by Terry Levy | May 17, 2024 | Attachment, Parenting
To be calm is synonymous with being levelheaded, peaceful, patient and composed. However, remaining calm isn’t easy — especially if you have challenging children. The usual reactions of frustrated parents are to impose their wills, retaliate or withdraw to...
by Terry Levy | Apr 17, 2024 | Family, Parenting
Problem-solving is critical to every part of our lives, both personal and professional. It is the process of identifying a problem, developing possible solution paths, and taking the appropriate course of action. Strong problem-solving skills empower us to face a...
by Terry Levy | Apr 17, 2024 | Parenting
It’s not easy to see the positives when our children misbehave, are defiant or difficult. But I encourage you to see these moments as opportunities for growth, to learn more about your child and yourself and ultimately strengthen your relationship. The word...
by Terry Levy | Feb 19, 2024 | Parenting
Do you find that you can’t seem to get your child to care about anything? Do they seem like they aren’t interested in pursuing sports, activities or school? We frequently hear from parents struggling to find ways to get their children off their devices and...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Dec 13, 2023 | Parenting
The holiday season can be even more fun for families when parents consciously work to lessen stress and focus themselves and their children on building loving relationships. Here are just a few ways to make December merry and bright: Embrace family rituals. Family...
by Terry Levy | Oct 17, 2023 | Corrective Attachment Therapy, Parenting
Over the years we’ve learned that there are certain challenges almost every parent faces somewhere along the way. Parents come to us with similar questions about how to address specific behaviors like lying, eating issues and public tantrums over and over. Here are...