by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Mar 27, 2024 | Child Counseling
It’s fair to say that one of the most common phrases I hear from parents is “my child is so manipulative”. This seems to be a common myth about children. Although your child’s behaviors may appear manipulative, I’d like to share an alternative explanation. Kids...
by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Mar 21, 2024 | Child Counseling
Children are naturally going to play. It is how they are wired. It’s how they make sense of their world. It’s how they experiment, problem solve, interact, socialize, and express their needs. So let’s look at how we take the natural language of children and view it...
by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Mar 17, 2024 | Child Counseling
One of the most common questions I am asked as a child counselor is, how do I know if my child needs therapy? As a parent, you have your child’s best interests at heart. You want them to grow up to be happy and healthy. Sometimes our children struggle in ways that we...
by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Mar 10, 2024 | Child Counseling
I get this question frequently from parents. It’s described in a variety of ways and may look like meltdowns, tantrums, and just overall disobedience. As a parent it feels overwhelming and in response you may find yourself responding with threats, time outs, and...
by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Mar 4, 2024 | Child Counseling
When we think of counseling, we often think of talk therapy. But kids are different. They need to process their emotions in a way that makes sense. If you’ve ever tried talking with your child and asking them why they did something, you may have received answers like...
by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis | Feb 1, 2024 | Child Counseling
Anxiety. It’s now the number one reason that parents seek therapy for their children and teens. Families are often surprised to find out that the “what” of anxious children doesn’t matter as much as the “how”. So what is anxiety? It’s a process in which our body...
