Back-to-school means the end of summer playtime, but it also can mean excitement for children. There’s a fresh start of heading back to school, seeing old friends, and getting into […]
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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.
October 19, 2019
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
December 5, 2018
We often tend to think about anxiety as something adolescents and adults experience. After all, young children don’t have responsibilities or anything that could seem to be a legitimate source […]
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 […]
October 5, 2017
FILED IN: Kids, Parenting, Relationship
We’ve likely all heard how important it is to have a strong relationship and open communication with our kids. Studies show that teenagers who are close to their parents are […]
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