Childhood obesity is a problem that has received national attention in the past few years; the statistics vary a bit from year to year, but according to the State of Obesity’s […]
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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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July 12, 2016
All parents will eventually hear their kid say “You’re so mean!” It’s not always easy to set expectations and enforce boundaries with our children, but being called mean is actually one of the best […]
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 […]
June 9, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, TV Appearance
School’s out, and summertime is here! This can be an exciting time for kids and families-the days get longer, there’s likely a vacation or two planned, and children get a […]
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