PARENTING TIPS
Parenting is tricky business especially in today's day and age. Families are bombarded with conflicting schedules and values. The schools are burdening our children with homework and projects in excess. Many children and parents alike tend to falter under the stress of today's fast-paced lifestyle and the heavy load the pursuit of academic achievement can bring.
Dr. Walker specializes in work with children and adolescents. She is able to assist parents in bringing back a sense of peace and tranquility in the home. She not only works with your child on behavioral and academic issues, she also works with you, the parents, on parenting style(s) and tips. Your style of parenting may be working with one or more of your children, but not with this particular child.
A major part of her work with children includes her own unique style of "play therapy." This is the use of drawings and artwork, puppets, story-telling and reading, all useful in helping children to recognize and express difficult feelings. Children do not engage in "talk" therapy the same way adults do and much of their pain, joy, and angst is best expressed through creative play.
Your child may have ADHD, or may be suffering from grief, depression or anxiety. She may have learning differences, or may be extremely gifted. Whatever the need or concern, Dr. Walker can help discover your child's unique personality, gifting, needs, and learning style. She may offer tips on parenting that help you in shaping your child's personality and behavior, or work directly with the child through counseling and play therapy. She can provide psychological testing with very strategic recommendations for helping your child succeed both in school and in the home.
Whatever the concern, Dr. Walker helps by providing a straight-forward, strategic plan to assist you, your family and the child or teenager in gaining the peace you want in the home and the best possible outcome for your child.
Parenting is tricky business especially in today's day and age. Families are bombarded with conflicting schedules and values. The schools are burdening our children with homework and projects in excess. Many children and parents alike tend to falter under the stress of today's fast-paced lifestyle and the heavy load the pursuit of academic achievement can bring.
Dr. Walker specializes in work with children and adolescents. She is able to assist parents in bringing back a sense of peace and tranquility in the home. She not only works with your child on behavioral and academic issues, she also works with you, the parents, on parenting style(s) and tips. Your style of parenting may be working with one or more of your children, but not with this particular child.
A major part of her work with children includes her own unique style of "play therapy." This is the use of drawings and artwork, puppets, story-telling and reading, all useful in helping children to recognize and express difficult feelings. Children do not engage in "talk" therapy the same way adults do and much of their pain, joy, and angst is best expressed through creative play.
Your child may have ADHD, or may be suffering from grief, depression or anxiety. She may have learning differences, or may be extremely gifted. Whatever the need or concern, Dr. Walker can help discover your child's unique personality, gifting, needs, and learning style. She may offer tips on parenting that help you in shaping your child's personality and behavior, or work directly with the child through counseling and play therapy. She can provide psychological testing with very strategic recommendations for helping your child succeed both in school and in the home.
Whatever the concern, Dr. Walker helps by providing a straight-forward, strategic plan to assist you, your family and the child or teenager in gaining the peace you want in the home and the best possible outcome for your child.
