Better Perspective Blog

If you’re a parent struggling with child behavior problems, you’ve probably asked yourself, “Why isn’t anything working?” You’ve tried time-outs, taken away privileges, grounded your child, and repeated the same…

When your child misbehaves, it’s natural to want the behavior to stop immediately. In the heat of the moment, many parents reach for consequences, lectures, or punishments hoping they’ll teach…

The Struggle Were you the one who kept the peace, managed the household, or acted as your parent’s emotional confidant? If you grew up as a “parentified child,” you likely…

If You’re Tired of Repeating Yourself… You’re Not Alone One of the most popular parenting searches is:“Why won’t my child listen to me?”What most parents don’t realize is that “not…

If you and your partner find yourselves having the same argument over and over again — sometimes with different details but the same emotional fallout — you’re not alone. Repetitive conflict in…

I often write more in-depth posts, focusing on psycho-education. However, I know so many parents are really just needing a few basic tips to add to their toolbox. So here…

As a therapist, I often hear people say something like: “I know my childhood wasn’t ideal. I’ve thought about it, processed it.” BUT they also say “I struggle in relationships.”…

Toxic relationships are often misunderstood, not only by outsiders, but by the people caught inside of them. “Why don’t they just leave?” oversimplifies a complex emotional, psychological, and neurological loop.…

Generational wounds aren’t just patterns of behavior, they are emotional blueprints formed early and deeply. They impact how we view ourselves, connect with others, and eventually parent. These wounds are…

As a therapist who specializes in parenting, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), I often hear a similar concern from parents:“I’m constantly trying to catch every good…

The Power of Parenting Together: Embracing the Unique Roles of Moms and Dads Parenting is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs a person can have. But let’s be…

Parenting can be HARD! How can therapy help? Parenting is undoubtedly one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it’s also accompanied by its fair share of challenges. From managing behavioral…