Teen years are ROUGH! Puberty, new emotions, peer pressure, and awkward dating situations can really heighten our kids’ insecurities at a time when they are particularly vulnerable. With all the challenges that these […]
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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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December 21, 2016
December 9, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
Childhood fears are nothing new. Whether it’s the dark, the boogeyman under the bed, or going to school for the first time, at one time or another, almost every kid […]
October 11, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
The words we say to our children are powerful and can have a long-lasting impact. While it’s important to give appropriate praise that’s specific to them, there are a couple […]
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, […]
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