by Terry Levy | Jun 12, 2023 | Parenting
Summer is a time when schedules ease and school routines are disrupted. Camps, outdoor activities, vacations, playtime and relaxation are all healthy ways to take a break from the stressors of the school year. But for many children, time off also means increased...
by Terry Levy | Jun 11, 2023 | Parenting
Over more than 40 years we have worked to help parents build healthy relationships with their children. Whether a child has experienced trauma or neglect, has an attachment disorder or behavioral issues or simply is going through a challenging phase, time and again we...
by Terry Levy | May 17, 2023 | Attachment, Parenting
As the kids are counting down the days to summer break, many parents and caregivers are preparing themselves for the increased noise, chaos and conflict that comes with having everyone at home with a lot of energy and hours of free time on their hands. When you are...
by Terry Levy | Apr 18, 2023 | Parenting
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. Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is...
by Terry Levy | Mar 21, 2023 | Attachment, Parenting
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. Many reciprocal interactions are infant-initiated during the first year of...
by Terry Levy | Mar 20, 2023 | Parenting
There are numerous labels applied to different types of parenting styles. Are you a “helicopter parent,” a “s-mother,” a “tiger mom,” an “indulgent” or a “free-range” parent? Do you hover and control every...