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'Parenting Concerns' Category Archives

With Parenting Therapy San Clemente Parents Solve Tough Parenting Questions

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“Children are people, and they should have to reach to learn about things, to understand things, just as adults have to reach if they want to grow in mental stature. Life is composed of lights and shadows, and we would be untruthful, insincere, and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows. Most […]

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Parenting Counseling: Beefing up Your Bag of Tricks

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“Raising kids is part joy and part guerrilla warfare.” – Ed Asner As a parent, we all know you can have the best intentions, set goals that are age appropriate for your child, come up with a sensible plan on how to handle discipline when necessary, and still, at this very moment, be wringing your […]

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Parenting Counseling, Be Authoritative, Not Authoritarian

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Parenting can be both a trying and rewarding journey. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, there are some methods to avoid. Many parents desire consistency, and they use a strict approach to maintain their rules, boundaries and other limitations. While this can be helpful for a child’s development, it can be harmful with the wrong […]

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Counseling for Parents can help you be a Better Parent

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From the moment you find out that you’re going to become a parent, you are likely overwhelmed with information about the health and needs of your new arrival. Pediatricians, family members, friends, parent groups, schools and even the media all have opinions and conflicting information. Sifting through it all can be exhausting and demoralizing.  Keep […]

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