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clair mellenthin

Hi! I'm Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S. You are in the right place if you prioritize the well being of the children you love, over tradition and the well-intentioned but clearly not working parenting and therapy strategies of the past.

With more than twenty years of clinical experience, authoring six books about play therapy and speaking to therapists around the globe I am here to tell you there is hope! 

Join me as we rediscover the joy of connection, healthy relationships and attachment through play! Keep Playing!

You may have seen my work in:

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meet Clair.

March 3, 2020

While we often think of spring cleaning as decluttering our homes, this season can also be a wonderful time to emotionally let go of things that are taking up too […]

February 3, 2020

We all understand that it’s important to play with our children, but did you know that you can have even more of an impact when you physically get down on […]

November 23, 2019

Let’s face it: parenting is stressful. No matter how “good” your children are, kids can be frustrating and test our patience. Taking care of your children’s needs 24/7 can be […]

November 5, 2019

It may seem obvious, but it bears repeating just how important it is to show physical affection to our children. Giving them hugs helps to increase their brain development as […]

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