Without a doubt, one of the most difficult parts of raising children is whining. It can feel like nails scratching down a chalkboard to hear kids pout, fuss, or scream […]
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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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January 5, 2018
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
December 7, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Relationship
Self-esteem is a buzzword that is thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? Self-esteem refers to how highly we regard or value ourselves. Many young people these […]
November 30, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
As parents, we often want to not just document our children’s lives, we also want to share these special moments with our friends! Since social media took off a decade […]
October 31, 2017
FILED IN: Kids, Parenting, Relationship
Halloween is upon us! Time for pumpkins, apple cider, and of course, the little ones going from door to door asking for candy. Culturally, we have an expectation that trick-or-treaters […]
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