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Parent Like It Matters

A Mental Health Therapy Group Practice for Children & Families in Wilmington, NC

11/14/2025

Introducing BEANS — therapy-dog-in-training, professional napper, part-time superhero. 🦸‍♂️🐶

We know it’s not always easy to spill the beans…
but something about his wagging tail and tiny paws makes sharing just a little less scary.

Get ready to see a whole lot more of this little bean around PLIM. 🫘💛

Thank you to for saving our sweet boy & Angela Keith with 456 Canine Coach for helping us get him ready!

11/12/2025

Once upon a time, we were the kids who cared deeply.
Who comforted friends on the playground.
Who dreamed of helping others feel understood.

Those kids grew up to become the therapists you see today — still believing in the power of kindness, play, and connection.

Somewhere inside, our younger selves are smiling — proud that we never stopped listening, never stopped caring, and never stopped believing that hearts can heal.

We are the therapists to others that we needed then — and we carry those little versions of ourselves into the work we do every single day.

Here’s to them… and to every child who’s still becoming who they’re meant to be.

We see you.
We were you.
We are honored to get to walk alongside of you. ❤️

11/09/2025

It started with a small idea — and one post.

Within days, shelves were built (thank you to my husband for turning date night into a building project), so many boxes of food appeared at my door, and the heart of this community showed up in the most beautiful way.

Our client food pantry is now open at our Oleander location — a space created from generosity, hope, and the belief that healing starts with meeting basic needs.

To our friends, family, and everyone who gave, shared, or cared — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You helped create something truly special, and we are just getting started.

Food is also available at our Randall and Hampstead locations, with a larger pantry coming soon to Randall.

With so much gratitude,
Lauren

10/31/2025

👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at Parent Like It Matters! 🎃

While we love a good scare this time of year, one thing that truly is scary is the recent SNAP policy change and the real impact it’s having on children & families in our practice.

We know as therapists and parents that we can’t expect kids to focus, learn, or make progress in therapy when they’re hungry — or when they’re worried that their parents don’t have enough food either.

That’s why next week we will be converting our Oleander breakroom into a client food pantry as a small way to help bridge the gap and make sure our families have what they need. Emotional well-being and physical needs go hand in hand, and we want to make sure our clients know we see this new struggle in a world that already feels like it’s on fire most days.

If you or your children are PLIM clients in need of food, there are no questions asked. Just let your therapist know, and they will assist you. We are working to extend our reach to our Randall and Hampstead locations but in the short term, you will be welcome to set up a time to come by the Oleander office— just reach out to your therapist.

If you’d like to donate food we would be so grateful. We’ve created an Amazon wish list that is listed below and also in our bio. If you prefer to drop food off, please send us a message and we can coordinate a time!

Together, we can make sure no family goes without ❤️

https://a.co/8p0DTpI

10/29/2025

🎃 Haunted house?
Nope. Just another day as a child and family therapist.

It’s just last week’s unfinished notes.
It’s just a dysregulated kiddo throwing toys at you.
It’s just sand all over the floor (and somehow in your shoes).
It’s just glitter, literally everywhere.
It’s just a parent email that starts with “quick question”.
It’s just realizing the dollhouse family is missing the mom. Again.

Spooky? Maybe.
Worth it? Every single day. 🧡

10/27/2025

We can’t wait to spill the beans…

Exciting practice update coming soon! 🐶

10/21/2025

Because sometimes healing requires 12 versions of Uno, and lucky for you Emma-Lee is our resident Uno professional…

10/16/2025

The PLIM crew took Houston by storm 🤠

We were up bright and early catching flights, fueled by caffeine and excited for the APT International Conference.

Our days were packed with play therapy magic, inspiring sessions, so much good food, and the best team bonding. So grateful for the chance to learn and laugh together from some of the best teachers— our hearts (and bellies!) are full. We cannot wait to share all we learned with you.❤️

10/13/2025

We frequently have parents ask us how to communicate boundaries in a way that communicates safety & respect. These are amazing script examples from The Mom Psychologist!

09/27/2025

🌿 Don’t forget to fill your own cup, too!

Just like kids need play to recharge, caregivers and parents need small moments to reset.

✨ A few simple ways to refill your cup:
🎶 Listen to your favorite music
🚶 Take a short walk
🌞 Step outside for some fresh air
📖 Write in a journal
☕ Drink your favorite fall drink

💬 Your turn! What’s your favorite way to fill your cup? Share below ⬇️

Address

4014 Oleander Drive, Suite 101
Wilmington, NC
28403

Telephone

+19107074160

Website

http://www.parentlikeitmatterspllc.com/, https://parentlikeitmatters.janeapp.com/

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