Summus Member Resources

Support for Parents

Written by Summus | July 18, 2024

Parenting is hard. It's often difficult to know if you are making the right decisions for your child, especially with an overwhelming amount of parenting resources and information that may not align with your family's needs.

At Summus, we're here to help you navigate your specific parenting challenges.

Licensed psychologists and mental health professionals provide insight into practical strategies and techniques to address your unique concerns. Because every parent and child is different, we're committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Common Topics Include:

  • Addressing difficult events or traumas
  • Advocating for your child at school
  • Behavioral outbursts and tantrums
  • Boundary-setting
  • Bullying
  • Co-parenting
  • Confidence and assertiveness
  • Cultivating positive self-talk
  • Emotional regulation
  • How to effectively communicate with your child
  • Life transitions
  • Listening and following instruction
  • Managing age-appropriate childhood fears
  • Navigating friendships
  • Picky eaters
  • Screentime
  • Sibling rivalry
  • Social anxiety

Questions Parents Ask:

  • “My 8-year-old needs a parent in her room to fall asleep. How do we get her to fall asleep on her own?
  • "My spouse and I are getting a divorce. What do we tell our kids?"
  • "My 4-year-old is a very picky eater. How do we introduce new foods?"
  • "Everything with my child has become a power struggle. What can I do?"
  • “My child has been bullying kids at school. I'm not sure what to do. Can you help?”
  • “My teen spends all of his time in his bedroom or on his phone. Should we be worried?”

 

*None of the services provided constitute a therapist-patient relationship and do not constitute therapy.