by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Apr 6, 2013
Choosing the Right School: Finding the Best Fit for your Child and Family I am pleased to announce a free workshops to all parents. This workshop is from 7:30-9pm on April 10th. Be sure to register (see the link below). Dr. Marlene R. Bloom will address the many...
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Jan 8, 2013
Many parents may wonder how playing at home may differ from play therapy in the office. The main difference is that play therapy produces therapeutic change and thus the reduction of presenting problems rather than just having fun at home. Play therapy builds on the...
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Oct 18, 2012
Pregnancy is often physically draining, but filled with excitement, joy, and fear. Carrying a child for ten months creates an opportunity to fantasize about the joys of parenthood and the instant love you will poor on your child upon his or her arrival. You have...
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Sep 12, 2012
I believe it is healthy to have fears to a certain degree about certain things. For example, you want your child to fear fast moving cars so they do not run out in traffic. However, sometimes children experience a high level of fear across many areas of their lives....
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | Jul 17, 2012
As a parent of a bright and motivated child, you may wonder if your child is being challenged enough to maximize their potential. In recent years, parents considered promoting their child to the next grade level to impart new challenges. Skipping grades is legal in...
by Sheltering Oaks Counseling | May 10, 2012
Mainstream education sometimes does not meet the educational needs of children. A “one size fits all” education has difficulty helping children succeed academically when they have emotional and social issues, health issues, learning deficits, and sensory processing...