I’m a new parent and I’m really feeling the strain around going back to work. I feel the need to work as if I don’t have kids and parent as if I don’t have a job. The pressure is crushing. How do I find peace and balance as a working parent? New parents, and especially
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As I make plans for the holidays, I am feeling anxious about conflicts that might happen. There are family members that I do want to spend time with, and part of me is excited. But when we disagree or butt heads, the conversations can get intense. How can I have a more peaceful time? We
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Read four strategies from a family therapist to set a boundary with care and success.
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Everyone is talking about setting boundaries, but what are they? A therapist at the Capital Crescent Collective offers definitions and examples that help relationships thrive.
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My child is driving me crazy! They don’t listen and then I get frustrated. Are there strategies I can use to respond differently? Parenting young children can be challenging, especially when they seem to ignore instructions or push boundaries. In these moments, parents often feel frustrated and resort to yelling, punishment, or rigid discipline. However,
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In the last few years, I’ve noticed more and more therapists offering virtual therapy and teleheath. But will virtual therapy be as helpful as in-person therapy? The therapists and coaches at Capital Crescent Collective hear this question often. This is a very common question! For years, tools did not exist to provide reliable telehealth services,
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The Three R’s are three simple steps that help parents calm an upset child to reduce difficult behavior at home and school.
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The trigger for conflict is often miscommunication. Here are three tips for avoiding miscommunication with kids
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Is it difficult for you to ask for help? Most people answer “yes.” This post reframes asking for help as good for us, for others, and for our connections. Read more!
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It’s one of the hardest parts of being a parent: when your child is hurting and you can’t make the hurt go away. But instead of fixing their feelings, practice feeling things together. You’ll be a new kind of superhero for your kids!
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