The Rules of Connected Families
Parenting can feel so complicated at times. You likely read conflicting advice from experts online and in parenting books, get different...
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT-S, ATR-BC
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Board Certified Art Therapist
Psychotherapy and Art Therapy for Children, Teens, and Families
Supervision for LMFT-Associates
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT-S, ATR
- Nov 9, 2016
- 5 min
Your Toddler's Strong Feelings
Toddler emotions can be overwhelming and intense – for both your child and you. Learn how to handle these emotions as a parent.
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu
- Jun 19, 2016
- 4 min
Help Your Kids Calm Down: Strategy #2 Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This is the second post in the series about strategies to help kids to calm down. If you haven’t already seen it, be sure to read the...
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu
- Mar 26, 2016
- 4 min
How to Help Your Kids Calm Down: Strategy #1 Balloon Breathing
No child is born knowing how to self-soothe and calm down when upset. As they grow, kids learn to calm down through being soothed by...
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT, ATR
- Mar 2, 2016
- 3 min
Raising Assertive Children and Teens
Are you worried that your child doesn’t stand up for themselves when there is a problem? Or concerned about a kid that yells, bosses...
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT, ATR
- Dec 31, 2015
- 4 min
5 Resolutions for More Positive Parenting
As we enter 2016 and you’re thinking about New Year’s Resolutions, it can be a great time to consider your parenting and look at some...
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT, ATR
- Dec 12, 2015
- 3 min
Self-Esteem Stars (and How to Effectively Praise)
Parents frequently want to know how they can build their child’s self-esteem. Low self-esteem can manifest in different ways. It can look...
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu, LMFT, ATR
- Oct 12, 2015
- 4 min
Building Positive Communication with Teens
Are you struggling with communication with your teenager? Do you have trouble getting them to open up or feel like they just withdraw...
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu
- Aug 9, 2015
- 7 min
15 Tips for Helping Your Child With School Anxiety
For many children, the end of summer vacation brings normal nervousness about the beginning of school. However, for some children, this...
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu
- Jul 18, 2015
- 2 min
Using "Inside Out" to Build Emotional Intelligence
I hope that you've had a chance to see the movie Inside Out (and if not, I definitely encourage you to see it soon). It does a wonderful...
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Carolyn Mehlomakulu
- Jan 18, 2013
- 2 min
When Should A Child See a Therapist?
Parents often wonder how to know when they should seek therapy or counseling for their child. They may think that problems are not...
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