Summer is winding down, and that means it’s time for the kiddos to return to school! This is a big change in routine for every child but especially for preschoolers; […]
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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.
August 5, 2018
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
November 18, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, TV Appearance, Uncategorized
“Public shaming as a blood sport has got to stop.” How many of us have experienced the feelings of shame and humiliation at some point in our lives? How many […]
September 8, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship, Uncategorized
It’s that time of year again when our kids go back to school. Summer vacation is over, and now children go to bed a bit earlier (hopefully!), strap on their backpacks, […]
September 12, 2014
FILED IN: Family, Parenting, TV Appearance
The transition from raising kids to becoming empty nesters, can be a difficult. For many, there is a big fear that “We have nothing in common now”. Watch this segment […]
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