Parenting a Child with 'Extra'
You love your child dearly – and - they wear you out! You never thought that parenting would be this hard, and from your perspective, your child is harder than other kids their age. They are ‘extra’. Extra energetic, extra emotionally or sensorially sensative, extra needy, extra oppositional…everything is just ‘extra’ hard in parenting them.
Gaining an understanding of the relational and neurodevelopmental factors that contribute to your child’s extra needs and challenges can be profoundly helpful in creating more realistic expectations of them, learning how to parent them with these ‘extra’ qualities, and finding acceptance amidst the difficulties (and disappointments) in your parenting life. Feel supported and seen and breathe more patience and acceptance into your relationship with your child. Join us for this vibrant and helpful parenting cohort
Cohorts are offered weekly over 4 weeks on Thursdays from 5:30-7:00 PM (6 hours total). Half of the session will be psychoeducation, and the other half is an opportunity for parents to ask questions, share successes, and feel seen by others who understand. Join in person or virtually.
Contact us today to join the summer 2025 cohort.
| Weekly Topics: | |
|---|---|
| Week 1 - 90 minutes | Introductions What do we mean by 'extra'? Regulation and the window of tolerance in parenting, Polyvagal Theory and neurodevelopmental considerations |
| Week 2 - 90 minutes | How is parenting a child with 'extra' unique and needed parenting skills |
| Week 3 - 90 minutes | Strategic Parenting: when to lean in and when to ignore. Tools for managing difficult behaviors and how to figure out when to use a specific tool over another. |
| Week 4 - 90 minutes | The impact of 'extra' on attachment and bonding. |
Cost:
$600 due at registration
A savings of over 50% off 6 individual sessions!
For divorced families with high conflict dynamics:
Buy the Children's Book "Island Hopper" on Amazon and see how young penguin Hoppy navigates spending time with both parents, each with a very different relationship style. The book includes a parent guide at the end to help explain what's going on psychologically as Hoppy figures out how to be authentic with both parents.