2026 Holiday Gift Guide: Therapist-Approved Gifts for Every Age
The wish lists are getting longer. The ads are getting louder. And somewhere between the toy aisle and your online cart, a question starts to creep in: Will they even play with this? Every year, parents tell us the same thing. They want to give gifts their kids will love, but they don’t want more […]
Why Do I Say “Should” So Much? A Parent’s Self-Check
https://vimeo.com/1228910378 Have you ever said, “I shouldn’t have done that,” to yourself right after doing something completely human? That’s not just self-criticism. It’s a pattern. And it’s probably showing up in how you talk to your kids, too. I’m Carly Schrimpl, owner and child therapist at Power Within Child Therapists. Today I want to talk […]
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 […]
When It’s Okay to Ask Your Kid Questions
https://vimeo.com/1226052668 You want to understand your kid, so you ask questions. But how many is too many?And when does asking start doing more harm than good? If you’ve ever caught yourself mid-question and wondered, “Wait, am I helping right now, or just grilling them?” – a lot of parents land right there. Questions can build […]
4 Ways to Get Kids to Listen Without Saying “Should”
https://vimeo.com/1227879466 How many times did “should” come out of your mouth today? “You should be putting your shoes on.”“You should be doing your homework.”“You should have been more grateful” For most parents, it’s more than they’d guess, and every time it shows up, it can trigger shame instead of cooperation. The good news: swapping it […]
3 Ways “Should” Backfires With Kids
https://vimeo.com/1227830489 “You should’ve said sorry.”“You shouldn’t have done that.”“You should do your homework.”‘You should practice piano” What are you noticing in yourself when I opened with that. Maybe your shoulders tighten. Maybe your stomach drops a little. As you probably have just felt, Should is a small word with a BIG impact. Most of us […]
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 […]
How to Teach Kids Healthy Boundaries With Friends
https://vimeo.com/1213318665 Your kid comes home from school and they’re exhausted. Or they’re upset about something a friend said. Or maybe they’re doing things they don’t want to, just to be accepted. And you’re thinking: “How do I help them figure this out without getting in the middle of their friendships?” Here’s what a lot of […]
How to Build Parental Authority Through Confidence
https://vimeo.com/1208567678 A lot of parents come to me and say: “I don’t want to be controlling. I don’t want to be a dictator.” So they back off. They soften. They try to be collaborative about everything. And then they’re confused when their kid doesn’t respect them. When their kid’s constantly testing boundaries. When nothing feels […]
