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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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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August 18, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, Relationship
July 22, 2016
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 […]
April 9, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Parenting, TV Appearance
Salt Lake City — (KUTV) Calling All Superheros! Licensed Therapist Clair Mellenthin visited Fresh Living with 4 Tips To De-Stress Dads. Today’s Dads often juggle several hats every day: […]
April 6, 2016
FILED IN: Family, Kids, Parenting, TV Appearance
It can be pretty discouraging to observe the trend of entitlement among young people these days. It seems that more and more kids feel that it’s their prerogative to have […]
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How To Connect and Communicate With Your Teen
The Benefits of Sensory play
How To Spring Clean Your Soul
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Play Therapy Tools That Bridge Gap
