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 […]
3 Ways Depression Goes Unnoticed in Kids
https://vimeo.com/1218586203 You know your child better than anyone, so when something feels off, you notice. Maybe they’ve been angrier than usual, or more tired, or they just don’t seem like themselves lately. You’re not sure if it’s a phase, or something worth paying attention to, but that feeling in your gut keeps telling you to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Saying “No, Stop, Don’t” Can Hurt Your Child’s Self-Esteem
https://vimeo.com/1119121014 “No. Don’t do that. Stop it.” What did you notice in your body when I said that? A little jarring? Maybe a bit tense in your chest? Even though I’m just here on camera, you might have felt a tiny sting, like you did something wrong, or that I was shutting you down. Now […]
How to Support Your Child in the Prime Stage of Development
https://vimeo.com/1117651838 As parents, we all want to give our children the best start in life. But sometimes, the early years, those prime stages of development, bring challenges we don’t expect. Maybe your child gets easily frustrated and gives up quickly when something feels too hard. Or maybe daily routines like getting dressed, brushing teeth, or […]
Does My 2-Year-Old Really Need Therapy?
https://vimeo.com/1115568889 If you’re here, you might be wondering, “why would my 2-year-old need therapy?” Let’s be real. Parenting a toddler is hard. At age two, your child is growing, testing boundaries, and learning how to express themselves. But sometimes, the struggles go beyond the “terrible twos.” Maybe your toddler has: Big tantrums that feel impossible […]
Toddler Struggles? Here’s How Therapy Can Help
https://vimeo.com/1115587587 If you’re parenting a toddler, you know, it’s not always easy. Some days feel like a rollercoaster of tantrums, clinginess, and power struggles. Maybe your child has trouble managing big emotions once they’re upset. Maybe transitions like bedtime, leaving the house, or sharing toys, always end in tears. Or maybe you’ve noticed your toddler […]
