Disciplining kids is one of the most difficult things about being a parent. It’s uncomfortable; no one likes to be mean or have to punish their children when they get […]
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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!
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June 29, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship, TV Appearance
June 23, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship, Therapy, TV Appearance
A married couple goes through an important (and sometimes difficult) transition when all their kids leave the house for good. Many couples face a rather large fear that they won’t […]
June 22, 2016
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Raising citizens: Tips to help parents teach their kids about the political process By Jennifer Johnson For the Deseret News Published: Tuesday, June 21 2016 8:05 p.m. MDT Updated: 16 […]
June 14, 2016
Many kids these days are involved in competitive sports. From little league to gymnastics, swimming to soccer, basketball to ballet, there’s an endless list of activities that children and teens […]
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