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Healing Old Patterns: How Parent Self-Regulation Supports Kids’ Emotions

Healing Old Patterns: How Parent Self-Regulation Supports Kids’ Emotions

Sep 19, 2025 | Family Therapy, Parenting

As parents, we want the very best for our kids. We want them to feel safe, loved, and supported — especially when they’re struggling with big feelings. But often, the hardest part of parenting isn’t managing our child’s emotions…it’s managing our own. This isn’t about...
VIDEO-The Science Behind Emotional Regulation: Mirror Neurons and How They Shape Our Parenting

VIDEO-The Science Behind Emotional Regulation: Mirror Neurons and How They Shape Our Parenting

Jul 31, 2025 | Adolescents/Teens, Children, Parenting, Teens/Children

When your child is upset, do you ever notice yourself feeling just as overwhelmed—even if the situation has nothing to do with you? That’s not just empathy; it’s neuroscience. In this video, Dr. Adam explores the science behind emotional regulationand how something...
The Science Behind Emotional Regulation: Mirror Neurons and How They Shape Our Parenting

The Science Behind Emotional Regulation: Mirror Neurons and How They Shape Our Parenting

Jul 30, 2025 | Adolescents/Teens, Children, Parenting

When we think about emotional regulation and parenting, we often focus on ourselves as individuals—how we process our emotions, how we cope with stress, or how we handle difficult situations. But what if I told you that emotional regulation in parenting isn’t just...
Emotion Regulation for Kids with Dr. Adam Kayfitz PhD, Psych

Emotion Regulation for Kids with Dr. Adam Kayfitz PhD, Psych

Jul 23, 2025 | Parenting

Are you a parent or caregiver feeling overwhelmed by your child’s big emotions? You’re not alone — and you’re in the right place to learn about emotion regulation for kids. In this powerful and practical video, Dr. Adam Kayfitz, a licensed...
When You’re Tired of Walking on Eggshells: Parenting help with Emotionally Focused Family Therapy

When You’re Tired of Walking on Eggshells: Parenting help with Emotionally Focused Family Therapy

Jul 6, 2025 | Adolescents/Teens, Children, Family Therapy, Parenting, therapy

Parenting can often feel like a delicate balancing act, especially when it seems like no matter what you say or do, your child or teen becomes more distant, agitated, or withdrawn. One moment you’re trying to connect, the next you’re in a shouting match or...
Is My Child, Teen or Young Adult Ready For Therapy?

Is My Child, Teen or Young Adult Ready For Therapy?

May 3, 2025 | Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Children, Depression, mental health, Parenting

Great question! If you’re asking this, chances are you’re noticing something that doesn’t feel quite right—and you’re looking for support. It’s not always easy to tell whether your child, teen, or young adult is just going through a rough patch...
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