Craig Knippenberg • Knippenberg, Patterson, Langley and Associates

11/23/2025

This Thanksgiving week, remember: the best moments aren’t always planned.

They happen in the in-betweens: the car rides, the kitchen chats, the small pauses where we breathe and notice each other.

Give yourself permission to slow down.
Connection starts with presence. ❤️

I'm sharing some phots of a few times I've slowed down to enjoy time with my beautiful wife.

I'd love to see some of your own photos with your spouse, children, friends.
Please drop them in the comments below. 👇

11/21/2025

Have you ever thought, “My child is bright, but struggles to connect"?

You’re not alone - and there’s help.

Knippenberg, Patterson, Langley & Associates is the most trusted name in Colorado family mental health for over four decades. Our CONNECT Model group programs focus on building real-world skills for communication, focus, and emotional regulation, helping children and teens bridge the gap between potential and performance.

⚡ Designed for ADHD, anxiety, twice exceptional learners, and level 1 ASD.

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11/18/2025

Parenting today comes with new challenges: social media, stress, and a world that never slows down.

On my Legit Parenting podcast, we have real, heartfelt conversations on raising kids who are resilient, kind, and grounded.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Parenting Podcast · Craig Knippenberg, expert, and best-selling author, shares strategies for actual (imperfect) parents to build resilient kids and families with good-enough parenting so that you can have less stress an…

11/14/2025

New episode alert 🎙: Things of Beauty #3: What We Almost Miss

On my latest episode, I share three deeply moving stories; spontaneous calls to lift up struggling students, a tattered 9/11 flag that brought the world together at the 2002 Olympics, and finding meaning through loss.

A beautiful reminder that even in our hardest moments, there’s something worth noticing. 💛

🎧 Listen below:

Podcast Episode · Legit Parenting · 11/07/2025 · 12m

11/12/2025

Wow,what a fantastic evening! T

Thank you to everyone who came out to “Is My Child Well? How Do I Know?” at Montessori School of Evergreen. I loved talking about screen-time, routines, and anxiety in kids, and really loved hearing your stories and seeing such thoughtful questions.

Huge gratitude to the parents, caregivers, and educators who invested their time. Your presence made all the difference. It’s one thing to talk about “what we should do” and a whole other to show up ready to make it happen.

If you grabbed a hand-out or resource sheet and want a digital copy (or want to dive deeper on any of those three topics), DM me or drop a comment below. Let’s keep the conversation going, because your child’s well-being matters. 💙

11/12/2025

Colorado schools are facing more mental health challenges than ever, and Knippenberg Education is here to help.

Our team of licensed mental health professionals and supervised graduate interns provides on-site SEL classes, counseling, parent consultation, and small group CONNECT model interventions.

We offer flexible, cost-effective staffing solutions starting at just 2 hours per week to help schools manage staff leave, enrollment increases, or limited mental health coverage.

Learn how we’re helping students and school communities across the Denver Metro area thrive: https://craigknippenberg.com/

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Denver CO- socialization/social skills groups and camp, psycho-educational testing and individual and family/couple counseling for pre-k-young-adults.

11/10/2025

When you understand your child’s brain, you can better understand their behavior.

In Wired and Connected, I explain how a child’s “social brain” develops, from the President (frontal lobe) to the Emotional Factory (limbic system) and the Mirror (empathy and imitation).

“Children who can connect, work, and play well with others lead healthier, more successful lives.”

These lessons aren’t just neuroscience. They’re practical ways to build patience, empathy, and resilience at home and in schools.

📖 Learn more ⬇️

Explore 'Wired and Connected' for child brain development and 'Shame-Free Parenting' for resilient parenthood. Author Craig Knippenberg's insights for nurturing healthy kids and strong families.

11/04/2025

For over 40 years, I’ve worked with children, teens, and parents navigating the shifting landscape of emotional health. This conversation gets to the heart of what matters most: how we help our kids thrive from the inside out.

How can a child be well when they’re growing up in a sick cultural environment?
They’re drowning in social media algorithms, facing constant comparison, and exposed to more violence than ever before. As of October 28th, the U.S. has recorded 70 school shootings. That's more than one for every school day this year.

It’s time to talk honestly about what our kids are up against, and what we can do to help them build resilience, connection, and hope.

🎟 Join me one week from today for a compassionate discussion on replacing anxiety with understanding.

Join us for an engaging evening with renowned family therapist Craig Knippenberg as he offers insights into the challenges and opportunities of parenting today.

11/03/2025

Connection Builds Confidence.

Our small-group sessions help children and teens strengthen social, emotional, and behavioral skills through the CONNECT Model, a framework designed to nurture empathy, self-awareness, and resilience.

For kids with ADHD, anxiety, twice exceptional profiles, or level 1 ASD, these groups provide the tools (and friendships) they need to thrive from the most trusted name in Colorado family mental health for over four decades.

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10/30/2025

What does wellness look like in a child?

Hint: it’s not about perfection. It’s about connection. 💛
Curious how you can better connect and create a long-lasting relationship with your child? ⬇️

Join Craig for a discussion on understanding screen-time impact, Creating healthy structures and routines and spotting signs of anxiety in your kids. This is a free event and recommended for parents of K-8 Grade Students.

10/30/2025

You don’t have to be a perfect parent. You just have to be this side of good enough.

In a world of comparison and constant parenting pressure, Shame-Free Parenting reminds us that resilience, not perfection, is the goal. My book is compassionate guide that helps families embrace imperfection, let go of guilt, and focus on what truly matters: kindness, connection, and calm.

💛 “Parental kindness is the one behavior that will shape your child for life.”
Explore more: https://www.legitparenting.com/books

Need something more bite-size? Give my podcast Legit Parenting a listen.

Explore 'Wired and Connected' for child brain development and 'Shame-Free Parenting' for resilient parenthood. Author Craig Knippenberg's insights for nurturing healthy kids and strong families.