Bloom Counseling Services

09/30/2025

By focusing on what your child can do, you are helping them grow in self-confidence and self-esteem. Instead of focusing on what they can’t do, in which case you will just find a child that can’t do a whole lot.
Offer encouragement and words of praise to help your child grow in their strengths.

09/29/2025

09/28/2025

Here at Bloom, we really believe in the amazing potential hidden inside every child. Our therapy sessions are all about helping them discover it.
But let's be real, as a parent, your impact on your child's journey is huge! So, go ahead and believe that your child can do anything and achieve things you haven't even dreamed of yet.

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09/25/2025

Here at Bloom, we really believe in the amazing potential hidden inside every child. Our therapy sessions are all about helping them discover it.
But let's be real, as a parent, your impact on your child's journey is huge! So, go ahead and believe that your child can do anything and achieve things you haven't even dreamed of yet.

09/24/2025

Everyone is different. This includes your child. Take some time to understand who they are at this moment. And, accept them for who they are.
Let go of expectations of how your child should be and accept how they are now.

09/23/2025

Good communication, like really listening and talking, and paying attention to how you act and what your body language says, helps parents and kids work together. When kids feel like their parents respect them and truly hear them out, they're much more likely to respond positively.

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09/22/2025

The easiest way to lower defensives and remain calm while your child is behaving in a way that may not be appropriate for the situation - just get curious about what they are doing and why.
Allow your mind to remain open.

09/21/2025

At Bloom, supporting parents is a huge priority for us. So they know they have someone in their corner, helping them as they help their child. Bloom is only one source of community support.
Parents, where else do you find your support?
Comment below with your communities of support.

09/18/2025

It's totally fine to make mistakes—in fact, we learn and grow from them!
Your kids are watching and learning from you, especially when you mess up. Show them it's okay to make mistakes as long as you give it a shot. This teaches them to bounce back and not be so scared of failing.
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09/17/2025

Parents, deepen your connection and foster personal growth by playing with your child daily. Step into their world, observe, participate, and experience.
Let them lead within boundaries—whether building, adventuring, or chasing. This simple act builds trust, understanding, and shared joy, opening doors to communication and emotional expression.

09/16/2025

Ineffective Methods for Gaining Children's Cooperation & behave as desired:
Blaming and accusing
Name-calling
Threats
Commands
Lecturing and moralizing
Warnings
Martyrdom statements
Comparisons
Sarcasm
Prophecies

Effective Strategies to Foster Cooperation and Self-Esteem:
These skills aim to nourish a child’s self-esteem and build respect, allowing cooperation to flourish through mutual care.
Describe the Situation:
Focus on objective observation (what you see or the problem).
Describing the problem facilitates problem-solving, unlike accusatory language that dictates solutions.
Provide Information:
Instead of accusations, offer relevant information. Children can often deduce the necessary actions themselves.
Use Concise Language ("Say it with a word"):
Less is more; avoid lengthy lectures, sermons, or explanations.
Shorter reminders are more effective, saving time, breath, and preventing boredom.
Communicate Your Feelings Authentically:
Express your feelings genuinely, without being hurtful or judgmental towards your child.
This reduces feelings of being attacked and promotes cooperation.
Focus on your own emotions by using "I..." or "I feel..." statements.
Write a Note:
This can be an effective communication method.
Be Authentic:
The attitude behind your words is as crucial as the words themselves.

Persevere with Different Skills:
If one skill doesn't yield immediate results, don't revert to old habits. Try another skill or a combination of skills.

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09/15/2025

Every parent hopes to raise kids who are happy, healthy, confident, cooperative, loving, and responsible. While every family is different, the bond between parent and child is super important for making those things happen.

Building a good relationship with your child is key to handling all the ups and downs of parenting and helping them become the amazing person you want them to be. It's not always easy, but it's totally worth it!

At Bloom, we help both parents and kids build stronger, more rewarding relationships. Some common ways to boost that parent-child connection include showing respect, having fun together, cheering them on, and letting them know you love them.

Just remember: You can always make relationships better!