Summer is winding down and school will be in session. I can probably guess that parents and children alike are feeling the summer blues knowing structure and routine will take priority. It definitely is a hard transition for families to get back into the swing of...
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Category: Geetha Pokala
Building Self-Responsibility in Your Child
A common question I get from parents is, “How do I get my child to do things on their own?” Many parents feel stuck in a cycle of constant reminders and frustration. They repeat themselves over and over, only to give in and do the task themselves because it feels...
Family-Friendly Therapeutic Games for Your Home
Games are a fun and meaningful way to connect with your family. And they’re a great tool for reinforcing skills that children often work on in therapy! As a therapist, I work with clients of all ages, and one of my favorite ways to support skill-building that carries...
What I’ve Learned as a First-Time Parent
I became a parent a year ago, and I’m still figuring out how my new role as a mom fits into my role as a therapist. What I’ve noticed is that as therapists, we’re in a unique position in which we work with parents all the time to support children through different...