Helping Your Child Name What They’re Feeling
https://vimeo.com/1227752872 Your child says, “I don’t know how I feel.” Is that a dodge? Or is it real? It’s usually real. Kids don’t always have the words yet, even when they want to. I’m Carly Schrimpl, owner and Child Therapist at Power Within Child Therapists, and today I want to give you a few simple […]
Why Asking for Help Makes Families Stronger
https://vimeo.com/1217767721 There’s this idea that asking for help means you’ve failed somehow. That a good parent should be able to figure it out on their own, and that a resilient kid should be able to push through. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Hi, I’m Pamela Jones-Beacom, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor here […]
4 Strategies to Help Your Child Manage Frustration
https://vimeo.com/1219659369 Frustration is one of those things that can take over a whole household really fast. Your child is melting down over something that seems small, you’re already running on empty, and before you know it, everyone is dysregulated and nobody is winning. If that scene feels a little too familiar, you’re in the right […]
3 Ways to Handle Sibling Conflict This Summer
https://vimeo.com/1192696980 School’s out. The kids are home. And within 48 hours, they’re at each other’s throats. Sound familiar? Sibling conflict during summer break is one of the most common things parents tell me they dread. There’s more time together, less structure, and more boredom. It’s basically a recipe for constant fighting. And by August, everyone […]
What Discipline Really Means (It’s Not What You Think)
https://vimeo.com/1179283386 When you hear the word discipline, what comes to mind? For a lot of parents, it brings up images of consequences, time-outs, lectures, or trying to figure out how to stop a behavior as quickly as possible. And when your child is yelling, refusing to listen, or testing every limit in the house, it […]
It’s Not About You: What’s Really Beneath Your Child’s Tantrum
https://vimeo.com/1178963635 Have you ever had one of those parenting moments where your child suddenly explodes and you become the target? Maybe they shout:“You’re the worst parent ever!” or “I hate you!” Or they throw themselves on the floor because you cut their sandwich the wrong way. And in that moment, it can feel really personal. […]
One Small Parenting Shift That Changes Big Emotions
https://vimeo.com/1178597104 Have you ever noticed how quickly your child’s emotions can fill the entire room? One minute things are fine and the next minute someone can’t find their shoes, the wrong cup appeared at breakfast, or bedtime suddenly feels like the worst idea in human history. And before you know it, everyone’s emotions are rising. Your […]
4 Ways Therapy Can Help Your Preschooler
https://vimeo.com/1159386956 If you’re parenting a preschooler, you already know how big their emotions can feel. Tantrums, separation struggles, or sudden changes in behavior can leave you wondering, “Is this typical… or does my child need extra support?” And if you’ve found yourself asking that, you’re not alone. It shows how present and aware you are […]
Why Your Child Melts Down When You Take Away Their Device
https://vimeo.com/1145435125 You tell your child it’s time to turn off their device and within seconds, it feels like an explosion. Tears, yelling, maybe even throwing the tablet. And you’re thinking, “Why does this turn into such a huge meltdown?” If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company. This is one of the most common struggles […]
How to Set Limits Without Power Struggles
https://vimeo.com/1147751849 You ask them to turn off the tablet, and the meltdown begins. You say it’s time for bed, and suddenly you’re in a shouting match. You’ve tried consequences, rewards, maybe even yelling, and nothing seems to work. Hi, I’m Alex Hurst, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Power Within Child Therapists. I want to […]
