Child and Teen Solutions

03/30/2026

https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/how-to-make-child-therapy-work

When a child is struggling with anxiety, defiance, or emotional outbursts, the answer isn't always individual therapy. Learn why addressing a child's environment, family, and broader context is the key to lasting mental health and resilience.

10/16/2025

https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/helping-kids-build-resilience-a-flexible-mindset-and-the-power-of-self-talk

Seattle-based child psychologist shares practical strategies to help kids build resilience, flexible thinking, and empowering self-talk for emotional growth and regulation.

08/27/2025

It really does matter what you say - read on - https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/teens-emotions-and-mental-health-why-what-parents-say-matters

04/27/2025

https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/only-mommy-does-it-a-child-therapists-perspective-about-when-kids-play-favorites-with-their-parents

A parenting therapist in Seattle, Washington shares insights about what to do when kids demand one parent over the other.

04/20/2025

https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/deam6xleiasgf0k3yvw4jre0tbjegc

Tips from a Seattle Parent Coach about weathering meltdowns and why understanding extinction bursts matters with big feelings kids.

04/13/2025

https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/understanding-the-3-temperament-subtypes-of-adhd-what-every-parent-should-know

A parent coach shares what parents need to know about their child's ADHD subtype. Learn more.

01/31/2025

https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/treatment-for-childhood-emotion-dysregulation

“My child needs anger management skills.” “My child needs to talk to someone.” “My child needs tools.” These are common sentiments among caregivers of children who dysregulate. Individual therapy may seem like the right choice. However, most evidence-based protocols for dealing with ex

08/20/2024

Sharing some ideas for students who don't want to go back to school!

A Seattle child psychologist shares treatment tips for how to help kids with school, anxiety, avoidance or refusal.

05/28/2024

https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/separating-fact-from-fiction-the-impact-of-rewards-on-childrens-intrinsic-motivation

Don’t rewards get in the way of intrinsic motivation? Motivation needs to come from my child - how can I convince my child to care? Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an activity because of an internal sense of curiosity, enjoyment, or satisfaction. There is a widespread belief tha

04/13/2024

https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/effective-consequences-for-rule-breaking-by-tweens-and-teens

Your middle schooler just broke one of your house rules, again. You feel stuck. If you punish your child by saying no sleepover tonight, your child will never forgive you. Yelling will make everyone miserable. Your child is too old to be sent to time-out. You may feel at a loss. You wonder, what goo

02/24/2024

https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/bring-back-time-out

Time-out may be the most misunderstood, yet effective method available to caregivers of young children who struggle with self-control. The use of time-out as a discipline strategy has been under fire since 2014 when a prominent psychiatrist was misquoted in Time Magazine as likening the use of ti

02/01/2024

https://www.childandteensolutions.com/blog/why-parents-must-know-this-misunderstood-behavior-principle

It’s well accepted that children need secure attachment in order to thrive. Secure attachment develops in a climate with caregivers who are warm, sensitive, and responsive to their child’s needs. In order to develop into responsible citizens, children also need clear boundaries and limits. For f...