Nurturing Harmony in Your Nest: Fostering Positive Sibling Relationships
Many research studies have shown that people who grew up with siblings are skilled in the art of communication and conflict resolution,...
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Melissa Griffing
Apr 13 min read
"Navigating Middle School Drama: A Parent's Guide to Intervention"
If you are following along from last month, we wrote about navigating the challenges of your middle schooler’s drama. Last month we...
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Melissa Griffing
Mar 153 min read
"When Should Parents Step In? Navigating Middle School Drama with Your Child"
Middle school is tough. Ask almost any adult if they would go back to middle school and most likely the answer is a resounding, “no!” -...
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Melissa Griffing
Mar 12 min read
Tips for having a Safe and Fun Spring Break
Spring break is around the corner, and at this point you probably already have your bags packed for your exciting plans! This time of...
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Melissa Griffing
Feb 152 min read
How to Handle Differences in Parenting Styles with Your Kids' Friends' Parents
This question spans all stages of parenting. Your teen comes to you asking for a credit card because their friend got one, or your...
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Melissa Griffing
Feb 13 min read
Navigating Dating through Valentines Day and Beyond: A Guide for Teens on Safe Dating Tips
Valentine’s Day is coming up, and it has many teens feeling lots of different emotions. The prospect of having a secret valentine could...
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Melissa Griffing
Nov 2, 20234 min read
Setting Family Boundaries during the Holidays
As we wrap up spooky season, we are headed straight for the holidays! Holidays can be both exciting and stressful as you prepare for...
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Melissa Griffing
Sep 8, 20236 min read
How to Handle Separation Anxiety at School
As a mom who has three kids, we have dealt with our fair share of separation anxiety. In most cases, separation anxiety is a...
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Melissa Griffing
Aug 22, 20235 min read
The difference between consequences and punishments
You’ll often find those of us who are parent coaches and child therapists posting on social media about gentle parenting, not yelling,...
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Melissa Griffing
Jun 5, 20235 min read
Our Kids and Their Nervous Systems (And Ours Too)
In the words of Gary Landreth, Ph.D., “You can’t teach a drowning person to swim." A drowning person cannot see the logic of the...
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Melissa Griffing
May 18, 20238 min read
The Science Behind Attachment
If I were to go to a mall and take a random poll about what makes a good parent, the answers would vary greatly. People could answer...
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Melissa Griffing
Oct 1, 20225 min read
6 Surprisingly Simple and Unique Strategies to Help your Child Cope with Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most common forms of mental health issues amongst people of all ages. When I get a new client, anxiety is almost...
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Melissa Griffing
Sep 19, 20225 min read
Talking to your Kids about Body Safety
I’m going to start with a scary statistic because I want to press upon you the importance of this topic. According to the CDC, at least 1...
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Melissa Griffing
Sep 1, 20224 min read
How to open the door to tough conversations
If I were to ask you if you felt that you could ask your parents awkward or tough questions, what would you say? Things like, “how does...
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Melissa Griffing
Aug 2, 20226 min read
8 Tips to Transitions Back to School
School is rapidly approaching, and I know that as a parent I have anxieties about the transition from the carefree routine of summer into...
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Melissa Griffing
Jul 14, 20223 min read
Perinatal Therapy: What is it and Who needs it?
“You’ll be fine.” “I know it’s hard, but it goes by so fast, treasure these moments.” “You’ll miss the baby phase.” “It’s not that bad,...
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Melissa Griffing
Nov 17, 20214 min read
Praise is Like Candy, too much is Bad for you...
I have a secret for you. Humans suck at parenting. That’s right, I said it. We aren’t born parents, so it’s not an innate skill set. The...
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Melissa Griffing
Nov 4, 20215 min read
How to Teach Kindness to your Child
More and more in my private practice, I hear from parents about how “kids these days just aren’t kind anymore.” Parents are confused and...
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Melissa Griffing
Oct 18, 20216 min read
Tips for Parents When your Child is the Bully
The topic of bullies is a tough one to tackle. Many schools now have put into place a zero-tolerance bullying policy, meaning that if a...
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Melissa Griffing
Oct 1, 20214 min read
Tips to help your child when he is being bullied
School is back in session and starting to get into full swing. As we head into October, kids are starting to become comfortable with each...
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