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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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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October 5, 2017
FILED IN: Kids, Parenting, Relationship
September 29, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
Teen suicide is a tragic topic that seems to be everywhere these days. From shows like “13 Reasons Why” to stories we read about on the news about young men […]
August 2, 2017
FILED IN: Kids, Parenting, Relationship, TV Appearance
Motherhood (and parenthood in general) is wonderful and one of the greatest blessings a couple can have, but at the same time, years of raising small humans will test our […]
July 17, 2017
FILED IN: Uncategorized
Social media is here to stay in a big, BIG way. It can be so fun to keep in touch with friends and family through pictures and posts, but surfing […]
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