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“They Always Take Everything Away From Me! ”
In the typical 21st century American household, children are given free access to most (if not all) of their favorite items. They can freely play with their toys, run around […]
“What’s the Big Deal… I Just Get a Little Mad”
I spend my days hearing concerned parents say, “This child has an anger problem.” That statement is almost always followed by a child saying, “I just get a little mad.” […]
“Mom, You Worry Too Much”
A mother and her adorable 4-year-old son recently came in for counseling. The mother and I spoke about how to help him transition away from his favorite activities without having […]
“My Parents Are Always On Their Phones”
This month’s wise statement comes from children as young as three, as old as 19, and every age in between. This is not a one-time statement from my younger clients, […]