If You Can’t Say It in 10 Words or Less, Don’t Say It
July 20, 2026 Principles taken from Child Parent Relationship Training by Sue Bratton and Garry Landreth The other day, a young girl standing in my waiting area asked, “Why are t
Limits Aren’t Needed Until They’re Needed
July 13, 2026 Principles taken from Child Parent Relationship Training by Sue Bratton and Garry Landreth A young girl is in the car with her mother on the way to a birthday party o
When a Child is Drowning Don’t Teach Him to Swim
July 6, 2026 Principles taken from Child Parent Relationship Training by Sue Bratton and Garry Landreth What a frightening image! A child drowning. Parents eagerly seek swimming le
You Can’t Give Away What You Don’t Possess
June 29, 2026 Principles taken from Child Parent Relationship Therapy by Sue Bratton and Garry Landreth This seems like a simple concept. I can’t give you something if I don’t
The Parent’s Toes Should Follow Their Nose
June 15, 2026 Principles taken from Child Parent Relationship Therapy by Sue Bratton and Garry Landreth It’s not a secret – we’re distracted. Sometimes conversations with our
What’s most important may not be what you do – but what you do after what you have done!
June 15, 2026 Principles taken from Child Parent Relationship Therapy by Sue Bratton and Garry Landreth A famous psychologist, Dr. Edward Tronick, did fascinating research in child
Be the Thermostat Not the Thermometer
June 8, 2026 Principles taken from Child Parent Relationship Therapy by Sue Bratton and Garry Landreth We’ve all been there. It’s been a long day. We’re hot or hungry. Sudden
Focus on the Donut Not the Hole
June 1, 2026 Principles taken from Child Parent Relationship Therapy by Sue Bratton and Garry Landreth Start Here! Starting therapy can be a difficult time for children and parents