Is your child having a tough time at home, at school, or in social situations?
- Do you feel unsure of how to support your child through behavioral or emotional challenges?
- Are you feeling stressed, tired, or overwhelmed by parenting?
- Does it seem like you are not parenting in the best way that you can?
- Do you wonder if you will be able to deal with everything that comes up as your child grows?
- Do you wish you had the skills and strategies to support your child?
Parenting is challenging and can leave you feeling uncertain and stressed. You may find yourself feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure of how to best parent at different ages and stages of development. For instance, it can be difficult to address your children when they are feeling sad, anxious, frustrated, not listening, or unmotivated to follow through with chores or schoolwork.
The truth is, many challenging behaviors are a normal part of child development. Big feelings, defiance, and emotional ups and downs are expected as children learn how to navigate the world. Still, knowing this does not always make it easier in the moment.
The truth is, many challenging behaviors are a normal part of child development. Big feelings, defiance, and emotional ups and downs are expected as children learn how to navigate the world. Still, knowing this does not always make it easier in the moment.
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You might worry about your child's social-emotional growth, as they struggle to express and manage emotions. Alternatively, you might question yourself and whether you are making the most helpful choices now to support them as they grow.
You may feel like you have tried everything and somehow things stay the same. Parenting is Hard As a parent, you may find it extraordinarily challenging to meet your child’s needs while also setting consistent limits and boundaries, essential for creating a sense of security. Parents often find themselves feeling fatigued in their search for approaches that are less stressful and more intuitive. Collaborating with a professional can help you to develop the skills and resources to parent with more ease and confidence. |
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Parenting is a JourneyEach stage of your child’s development will bring with it new questions, challenges, and awe. At one moment you may feel like you have it but then come across a new or different situation which makes you feel as if you are starting at square one again. This may occur multiple times between infancy and adulthood.
Parenting can feel especially challenging when your child is facing ongoing struggles—whether related to behavior, development, neurodivergence, or physical/mental health. It can feel overwhelming when a child is refusing to go to school or dealing with challenges such as managing anxiety, regulating emotions, or acting out. It is common to feel more lost when a child’s struggles become more frequent or intense, interfering with school, home, or relationships with others. You may wish you could have confidence in yourself and your parenting skills to help your child through their journey. At Harmony in Parenting, we are dedicated to helping parents so they can better support their children. |
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Sometimes the Most Effective Help Starts with You
When children demonstrate challenges with issues such as emotional regulation, attention, or tantrums, individual therapy is frequently recommended no matter the age. While individual therapy can be helpful in specific situations, it is not always the most optimal treatment as children grow within the context of the parent-child relationship. This is particularly relevant as parents are present with their children throughout their daily lives while a therapist is only present for one hour a week. This approach allows parents to develop new strategies for interacting with their child, which can shift relationship patterns, better support the child’s emotional and behavioral needs, and create a more supportive family environment. Additionally, evidence has long suggested that issues such as inattention, hyperactivity, anxiety, and tantrums are effectively addressed by collaborating with parents to build parenting approaches and skills uniquely tailored for their children.¹
Equipping parents with effective behavior strategies promotes consistency and long-term success.
At Harmony in Parenting, we support you in addressing current struggles and getting the right treatment plan in place to ease the stress and burden of parenting. We are here for you through all the seasons of parenting from infancy through adulthood. When seeking support in parenting, it is important to meet with a therapist that partners with you to understand and address the root causes of the challenges occurring. By understanding and addressing the underlying issues, long-term change is possible.
Equipping parents with effective behavior strategies promotes consistency and long-term success.
At Harmony in Parenting, we support you in addressing current struggles and getting the right treatment plan in place to ease the stress and burden of parenting. We are here for you through all the seasons of parenting from infancy through adulthood. When seeking support in parenting, it is important to meet with a therapist that partners with you to understand and address the root causes of the challenges occurring. By understanding and addressing the underlying issues, long-term change is possible.
What to Expect During Sessions
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In our parenting skills sessions, we provide compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to your family’s unique needs.
Collaborative Goal-Setting We will work with you to identify your main concerns and goals as a parent—whether you are facing behavioral challenges, communication breakdowns, or simply want to feel more confident and connected. Practical Tools and Strategies We provide research-backed techniques to manage everyday parenting challenges. This may include positive parenting, emotional regulation, setting boundaries, and strengthening your relationship with your child. Many challenging behaviors are a normal part of child development. The good news is evidence-based parenting tools exist because so many families experience similar struggles. That means you are not failing—you are just facing something many others are too. And there are proven strategies that we can support you in utilizing for your unique circumstances. |
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Real-Life Application
Each session includes opportunities to discuss real-life situations, practice your preferred approach, troubleshoot difficulties, and adapt strategies to fit your parenting style and your child’s temperament.
Progress at Your Pace
Our approach is designed to align with the needs, values, and perspectives of each person. For some parents, a few sessions to address specific concerns are sufficient. Others may seek longer-term work. We are here to support you in your unique path in parenting.
Each session includes opportunities to discuss real-life situations, practice your preferred approach, troubleshoot difficulties, and adapt strategies to fit your parenting style and your child’s temperament.
Progress at Your Pace
Our approach is designed to align with the needs, values, and perspectives of each person. For some parents, a few sessions to address specific concerns are sufficient. Others may seek longer-term work. We are here to support you in your unique path in parenting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy For Parents...
How can parenting skills sessions help if I am feeling emotionally overwhelmed?
When you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, it can be because the strategies you are using are not getting the results you want—and that can leave you feeling stuck or exhausted.
Parenting skills sessions focus on giving you the tools to better understand and respond to your child’s behavior. You will be provided with practical, effective techniques to set boundaries, manage conflict, and guide your child’s emotions and actions in a calmer, more confident way. As you begin to feel more knowledgeable and better equipped to handle the challenges, the overwhelm often starts to ease. These sessions are about helping you feel capable and supported in the day-to-day reality of parenting—not just in theory, but in real life.
When you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, it can be because the strategies you are using are not getting the results you want—and that can leave you feeling stuck or exhausted.
Parenting skills sessions focus on giving you the tools to better understand and respond to your child’s behavior. You will be provided with practical, effective techniques to set boundaries, manage conflict, and guide your child’s emotions and actions in a calmer, more confident way. As you begin to feel more knowledgeable and better equipped to handle the challenges, the overwhelm often starts to ease. These sessions are about helping you feel capable and supported in the day-to-day reality of parenting—not just in theory, but in real life.
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How does collaborating with a therapist as a parent help my child?
Children thrive within the context of the parent-child relationship and that is where they learn the majority of their skills. Being present to support your children can help them to feel secure and confident. As parents, it is important to understand our children’s triggers, help them to learn to regulate their feelings, and teach them skills that set the foundation for a fulfilling and successful life. Will my child ever be involved in a session? Each parent-child relationship is unique and deciding whether to include your children in session will be determined together. At times, parents share the desire for support in applying new parenting approaches and find benefit in including their children in some sessions. Other parents prefer to speak with the therapist one-on-one to develop and refine their parenting approach. |
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Can parenting skills sessions complement other types of therapy or support my child is receiving?
Absolutely. These sessions often work well alongside individual therapy, school supports, occupational therapy, or medication management by empowering you with skills that reinforce your child’s overall care.
Absolutely. These sessions often work well alongside individual therapy, school supports, occupational therapy, or medication management by empowering you with skills that reinforce your child’s overall care.
By uncovering parenting approaches that work for you and your child, you enter on the pathway to being the parent you want to be.
We are here for you when you want to take the next step in supporting your child. Reach out to us today.
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1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24915737/