Spring is a time when we often tidy up our homes, but it can also be a great opportunity to evaluate our family life, reset priorities, start fresh, and toss […]
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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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April 24, 2017
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
April 4, 2017
One of the toughest challenges adolescents face is peer pressure. For most teens, the desire to fit in and be accepted is very important. Feeling accepted by others can outweigh […]
August 26, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
Recently, I had a mother ask me how to help her daughter appropriately respond when she saw a little boy with special needs. This is a great question! Children don’t always know […]
August 18, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
We’ve all heard the phrase mommy wars, but what does it really mean? Originally coined in the 1980s, the term mommy wars refers to the proverbial battle between the working mom […]
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