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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 >>
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 >>
Words That Matter: Connecting with Your Child
In this Voices of Compassion episode, we dive into the power of words and how they shape your child’s sense of self and connection as we talk with CHC expert, Ariela Laibson, LCSW, Care Team Program Manager. 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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Validating Your Child’s Emotions
Emotional validation is recognizing someone else’s feelings or needs without judgment. You don’t have to agree with someone’s perspective to validate their emotions. You just have to show the person that you understand how they could feel the way they… Read more >>
Teen Not Talking? Here’s How to Break the Silence
Talking to teenagers is difficult for many reasons. Not every conversation is going to be big. But little talks and a lot of short moments can add up to big benefits for your kid’s social and emotional health. Read more >>
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CHC Palo Alto:
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
CHC Ravenswood:
1765 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650.702.2487
