Raising Children - Cambridge Counseling

Love.

Your child needs hugs, physical contact, words of affirmation and encouragement, and quality time- all of which will communicate your love for them. Love has the ability to break down any walls or barriers that may exist between you and your child- ones that you cannot even see otherwise. Although your child- especially if they are an adolescent- may pull away at times, it is normal and is often due to the fact that they are simply learning how to act and think on their own. All you can do is love your child unconditionally- whether you are heartbroken by them, disagree with their actions, or feel that it is undeserved. Your love for your child must always be unconditional.

Discipline.

Discipline is unlike punishment in that it must always intend for your child's better future. When it comes to discipline, you must always keep a balance, be firm, consistent. and follow through on your word.

Guidance.

When raising your child, it is your responsibility to guide your child and to teach them about life. At times, it may mean allowing your child to make their own mistakes. As a result, you should be prepared to be disappointed with their child’s behaviors or choices on occasion. However, having such disappointment is better than making the mistake of helping your child to get out of their difficulties too readily. By allowing your child to make mistakes, you are actually allowing a great amount of growth to take place.

Note: This page provides very simple and basic parenting information.

My name is Dr. Anthony Centore, Founder of Thrive Boston Therapy. While I cannot know what your specific situation is, or how you came upon this Child Therapy page, if you are reading there words right now, you are perhaps in one of the following groups.

• You are parent or guardian struggling with parenting your child or children

• You are noticing some things about your child that worry you, and you have found yourself asking—“Is my child ok, or is there something wrong with my child?”

• Something difficult has recently happened, and you want to make sure your child is able to cope.

• Something difficult is going to happen, and you want to make sure your child is prepared

As I write these different situations parents can find themselves in with their children, I am realizing that as broad as these categories are, they still cannot completely encompass the areas of difficulty and concern parents often find themselves in.

Boston Child Therapy and Adolescent Counseling

We are interesting in talking with you about your specific parenting issues, and interest in child therapy or adolescent counseling. Thrive Boston Counseling is perhaps the most sought after counseling practice in Boston, and we serve, Boston and Cambridge, MA, as well and individuals and families in the greater Boston areas. We are available today to speak with you. Call 617-395-5806.

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Additional information, including over 150 articles on Counseling Therapy Topics, is available at our sister website:

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