Laura Van Camp, LMFT, RPT-S

This!! 🗣️

There's a very important difference between "surprises" (like a birthday party or holiday gift) and the "don't tell your mom/dad" secret. The latter triangulates/confuses a child's loyalty and contributes to grooming. Know the difference.

There are seemingly small and simple phrases we use as parents that either empower or disempower children. Our words matter, and this is one of many reasons why shifting from punishment to positive parenting is so impactful.

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Children are not miniature adults... And their therapy works best when it’s tailored to their specific needs. 🤗