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Carolyn Mehlomakulu

Jun 19, 20164 min read

Help Your Kids Calm Down: Strategy #2 Progressive Muscle Relaxation

This is the second post in the series about strategies to help kids to calm down. If you haven’t already seen it, be sure to read the...

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Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT, ATR

Mar 2, 20163 min read

Raising Assertive Children and Teens

Are you worried that your child doesn’t stand up for themselves when there is a problem? Or concerned about a kid that yells, bosses...

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Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT, ATR

Dec 31, 20154 min read

5 Resolutions for More Positive Parenting

As we enter 2016 and you’re thinking about New Year’s Resolutions, it can be a great time to consider your parenting and look at some...

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Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT, ATR

Dec 12, 20153 min read

Self-Esteem Stars (and How to Effectively Praise)

Parents frequently want to know how they can build their child’s self-esteem. Low self-esteem can manifest in different ways. It can look...

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Carolyn Mehlomakulu

Aug 9, 20157 min read

15 Tips for Helping Your Child With School Anxiety

For many children, the end of summer vacation brings normal nervousness about the beginning of school. However, for some children, this...

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Carolyn Mehlomakulu

Jul 18, 20152 min read

Using "Inside Out" to Build Emotional Intelligence

I hope that you've had a chance to see the movie Inside Out (and if not, I definitely encourage you to see it soon). It does a wonderful...

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Carolyn Mehlomakulu

Jan 18, 20132 min read

When Should A Child See a Therapist?

Parents often wonder how to know when they should seek therapy or counseling for their child. They may think that problems are not...

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