You know that friend that makes everything seem so easy? Like they are never tired or scared or worried about their child? The one with the perfect Facebook page and Instagram posts with their perfect children smiling.

Guaranteed there are times that they are up at night just like you are worrying that their child is not eating the right foods, or getting enough sleep, or struggling with their friendships.

No parent has it all figured out. Now it the time for you to let go of the idea that everything is perfect.

Many parents feel shame when admitting that their child is having difficulties. Parents often take it personally as if it means that are at fault, like they are being judged, and they should take the blame.

Being a parent is the hardest job imaginable. In fact, I wonder if you might have times when you feel that going to your actual work is way more difficult than staying home with the kids. Maybe there are even times when you question whether or not you should have had children.

Your identity as a person is taking on a new meaning. Now, it is no longer about what is only best for you anymore. You have other people to take into consideration. That is a big transition to make when you are so used to just having to make decisions for yourself.
No matter where you come from, being a parent has it’s happy, amazing times, and it has it’s challenges. It is for sure, an emotional rollercoaster that can be very different than what you envisioned.

When you schedule your session, you will be asked to fill out some intake paperwork to complete prior to your first session. This way, your therapist will have some information about you, and you can get right into how they can help support you and your family in the best way possible. Your therapist will create a safe space, allowing you to feel comfortable to express yourself freely. This trusting bond is what is essential to making progress.

Once you become aligned with your therapist, you will learn strategies to help your child identify their emotions, express their emotions effectively, and cope with strong emotions.

These important communication tools will replace your child’s harmful behavior such as acting out aggressively, being disrespectful, or having temper tantrums. You will learn to help your child get their needs met, and also to be heard, without having to take drastic measures.

You will also learn how to establish healthy morning and evening routines using a variety of helpful tools so that your child understands what to expect each day. Once you all understand and have a plan, everyone will feel accomplished, confident, and ready to take on the day. This will positively impact your child’s self-esteem, organizational skills, as well as their academic performance.

At Apple Psychological, you do not have to feel alone anymore. And most importantly, we work hard to help you connect with your child because we know as parents that there is nothing more that you want than to have a calm, happy, healthy family environment.

Through our parent training, you will learn the skills necessary to help your child regulate their emotions, learn healthy routines, address academic and executive functioning issues, and gain the confidence that you and your child needs to create and happy family environment.

Please send us a quick message if you have any questions.