Posts in Parenting
Parenting 101: Discipline, Part 1

A parent has 3 roles. 1.) Control Obnoxious Behavior, 2.) Encourage Positive Behavior, and 3.) Build relationships with your child. Discipline can be a difficult process, but it is important. Make a plan and learn how to execute it before allowing your child to have the upper hand. 

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Behaviors, Coping, Emotions, Parenting, Stress, TherapyAmanda Ramsdell, MFTiadults, assertive, balance, behaviors, buttons, children, connections, coping, defiance, emotions, frustrated, healthy, helpful
Passive-Aggressive Behavior

Passive- aggressive behavior is getting what you want in an undermining way. Instead of being passive- aggressive, be assertive by using a firm, yet friendly approach. Being passive- aggressive hurts more people than it helps.

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Behaviors, Emotions, Happiness, Parenting, Relationships, UncategorizedTanya L. Hilber, PsyDadults, anger, assertive, behaviors, coping, defiance, emotions, frustrated, healthy, helpful, passive-aggressive, shoulds, Stress
How do you start therapy? What is it like?

Beginning therapy can be stressful and full of questions. There’s no need to worry. The therapy process is about getting to know one another and finding the perfect middle ground for both the patient and the therapist. Talk to your therapist and decide if what you're doing is right for you. 

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ADD/ADHD, Behaviors, Coping, Emotions, Evaluation, Happiness, Parenting, Relationships, Stress, Therapy, UncategorizedTanya L. Hilber, PsyDadults, Appointment, balance, Cognitive-Behavioral, deep breathing, emotions, frustrated, happiness, muscle relaxation, parenting, Psychotherapy, relationships