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Setting Healthy Boundaries for Kids

Boundaries are an important part of parenting. But how do you know when and where to set boundaries and how to ensure your children respect those boundaries? In today’s episode, we talk with Victoria Cabrera, BCBA, and Hannah Fritz, both Read more >>

Connecting with Your Child

 by Amy DiLaura, CHC Marketing Manager Words Matter: Building Connection and Confidence in Your Children As parents, we know the profound impact our words have on our children. What we say—and how we say it—can shape their self-esteem, confidence, and Read more >>

Setting Boundaries for Teen Behavior

Dealing with a disrespectful teen can make you feel awful and question your parenting skills. And it doesn’t help that teens are often at their worst with the people they feel safest with – their family. The good news is Read more >>

Parenting Tools: Boundaries and Expectations

Setting limits for children is challenging for many parents today. Most parents begin saying “no” to children shortly after they’re born and continue to use the word “no” as a restriction for the next eighteen years. Some parents make-up rules Read more >>

How to Set Boundaries That Actually Work

Setting boundaries can be a tricky part of parenting. And then there’s the maintenance! Depending on parenting style, some of us find the important work of establishing and maintaining limits easier to attend to than others. But as much as Read more >>

Mindful Words: DBT for Communication

Effective communication can be tricky. In today’s episode, we talk with Jennifer Leydecker, LMFT, Clinical Program Manager at CHC and expert on DBT strategies. You will learn how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (or DBT) strategies can transform the way we communicate. Read more >>

Talking to Kids When They Need Help

As parents and teachers, you are the first line of support for kids and teens. It’s important for you to have an open line of communication with them and build a sense of trust. When your kids and teens are Read more >>

Letting Go of Perfect

In this new episode of Voices of Compassion, we explore the complex world of perfectionism in children. What does perfectionism look like? From fear of failure and constant self-criticism to anxiety over making mistakes, many kids struggle with wanting to Read more >>

The Power of Validation

In this Voices of Compassion podcast, we talk with CHC expert psychologists Dr. Erin Hoolihan and Dr. Tracy Cavaligos, about the meaning of validation and why it’s one of the most effective communication strategies for parents and caregivers. This is one you Read more >>