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The Parenting Lens That Shapes Everything

Parents often come to therapy asking for strategies.

“How do I stop the tantrums?”
“How do I get my child to listen?”
“How do I handle picky eating, defiance, anxiety, or shutdowns?”
“How do I help my child not give up?”

These are valid questions. But clinically, we often need to pause before answering them. Because strategies don’t work when the foundation underneath them isn’t set.

Before behavior can change,
something deeper must be examined...READ MORE

The Parenting Lens That Shapes Everything

Parents often come to therapy asking for strategies. “How do I stop the tantrums?” “How do I get my child to listen?” “How do I handle picky eating, defiance, anxiety, or shutdowns?” “How do I help my child not give up?” These are valid questions. But clinically, we often need to pause before answering them. Because strategies don’t work when the foundation underneath them isn’t set. Before behavior can change, something deeper must be examined: the lens through which a paren

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