Spanking has been a common form of punishment for decades (many of us were spanked as kids, right?), but research shows that it can do a lot of harm for […]
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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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meet Clair.
March 8, 2016
February 25, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship, TV Appearance
We often express concern about how hard our culture is for girls, but the truth is that it’s pretty brutal for boys as well. They often have unrealistic expectations placed upon them about […]
February 17, 2016
FILED IN: Bullying, Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship, TV Appearance
Navigating the parenting world is tough business! Once we learn as parents that we can’t wrap our kids up in bubble wrap and protect them from hurt and disappointment, we […]
December 8, 2015
FILED IN: Bereavement, Family
Most of us struggle in knowing how to give comfort to an adult who is experiencing a loss or death of a loved one, let alone a child. We often struggle […]
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