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Providing quality information, education and assistance to parents. We utilizes skills, techniques and concepts from both play therapy and Individual Psychology to assist parents in building, healthy, respectful relationships with their children.

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  • Home with kids this summer? on May 24, 2009 in Tips

    Wondering how you are going to survive the summer home with kids? Join other eager parents for effective parenting classes and make 2009 a great summer! Dr. Ritter offers effective parenting classes on Thursday mornings and Monday evenings. If you...

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  • Play More on Apr 9, 2009 in Tips

    watch?v=1VOA4OadiwE Children are often more stressed at this time of year. Public school’s start testing and the school year starts to come to a close. It may seem like it should be a fun time, but not for many children. Solution: Make time to...

  • It’s my birthday - reflecting on Mar 25, 2009 in Mama blogs

    Went to dinner with my husband and my parents last night for my birthday. The birthday dinner with my parents is a long standing tradition and the one night we indulge my mother by listening to her “Kelli stories”. She can tell as many as...

  • Sneak those Veggies In! on Mar 19, 2009 in Tips

    It’s more satisfying than I could have imagined sneaking pureed veggies in my child’s food. My 6 year old is such a picky eater that he will not (knowingly) touch any vegetable. He also did not eat meat until age 4. He would actually gag...

  • Potty-training on Mar 9, 2009 in Tips

    Parents keep asking me for advice on potty training lately. Could it be an attempt to avoid swimmy diapers this summer? Good enough reason for me - IF and only IF your child is ready. Here’s my professional advice on the subject: Don’t pu...

  • It’s Harder Than It Looks! on Feb 28, 2009 in Uncategorized We want to hear from you

    I seriously thought working part-time (outside the home) while being a full-time Mom was the perfect scenario. I see other moms that work everywhere. They seem to be able to pick-up kids from school, hit the park a few times a week, and are always at...