by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Jun 13, 2026 | Child Counseling
Why It’s So Hard to Watch Your Child Fail As a child-centered play therapist, I often sit with parents who are struggling with something that feels almost impossible: watching their child struggle. Whether it’s a poor grade, a conflict with a friend, a...
by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Mar 22, 2026 | Child Counseling
Why Sibling Fighting Is Normal (and What It Really Means) If you’re parenting more than one child, you’ve likely experienced the sudden yelling, the arguing over something that seems insignificant, and the feeling that it all escalates in seconds. Sibling...
by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Dec 16, 2025 | Child Counseling
When parents consider therapy, they often imagine sitting and talking through problems with a therapist. While this approach can be effective for adults, children require a distinct type of therapy, one that aligns with the unique development of their brains, bodies,...
by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Dec 7, 2025 | Child Counseling
Medical care is meant to help, but for many children, it brings moments that feel scary, unpredictable, and overwhelming. Shots, IV placements, emergency room visits, long hospital stays, or chronic illness routines can shape how a child views their body, their...
by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Nov 7, 2025 | Child Counseling
Children feel deeply. Their excitement can take over a room. And when they are overwhelmed, sad, frustrated, or afraid, those feelings can show up just as intensely. For many parents, the hardest moments are when a child’s emotions hit big: the meltdown on the kitchen...
by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Aug 28, 2025 | Child Counseling
Your Role in Play Therapy: Why Parents Matter When your child begins play therapy, it is natural to have questions “What happens in that playroom?” or “How can I support my child through this process?” While your child is the one spending time with the play...
