Parenting
The developmental changes in children make things challenging enough; just when you think you've got things under control your child transitions into yet another stage of growth, throwing the dynamics off once again. It is so helpful to parents to understand their children's different developmental stages. For instance: a child of two years old should not be expected to share, as he has not yet mastered the skills necessary for accomplishing this task. "So, when do I teach him?" a parent asks, "and when can I expect him to stop knocking down my neighbor's child every time she reaches for one of his trucks?"
You may be concerned that your young daughter has becoming fixated on her looks. Parents speak to me about the destructive effect of the media, or about how many activities is too many for an eight year old? We are faced with questions our parents never dreamed of; everything from, when do I start my baby in daycare, to how do I keep my preteen from exposure to sex and drugs?
It is important to be well-informed about today's children and start building that bond early. If we deal with issues as they arise, even the small concerns, we can help prevent escalating problems later.
Short-term therapy for parenting is an excellent measure to help in this regard. We work together to develop a parenting plan, which can be set into place with children of any age. This kind of therapy is succinct and goal-oriented. When completed, you will feel more confidant in your relationship with the child, and about how to handle many situations when they arise. Another positive aspect of parenting therapy is that a relationship has been formed with a trusted therapist who can again be contacted one month, or one year later, as needed.