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Watching your child struggle is very hard and causes parents to feel alone and helpless.

We are licensed psychologists who specialize in helping children, adolescents, and their families with treatments that really work and are supported by science and research. We can help by providing personalized, research-backed treatments that address both the immediate concerns and long-term well-being of your child. Our experienced team is here to guide you and your family toward a path of growth and healing, ensuring your child thrives emotionally, socially, and academically.

01/14/2026

We’ve all been there: You’re "playing" with your child, but your phone is buzzing in your pocket, or you’re mentally checking off the grocery list while they show you their latest drawing.

Here’s the truth: Kids can feel the difference between presence and proximity.

In this week’s episode of the Educated Parent podcast, we discuss the "Distraction-Free Zone,” a core part of the 5-minute path to improving your parent-child relationship.

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts to learn more.

01/13/2026

Ever feel like the day is just one long, long, long, LONG power struggle? It might not be you (or your kid), it might be the connection battery to blame.

When a child’s "connection battery" runs low, they don't just ask for a recharge—they usually act out to get it, making you aware of the problem and anxious to correct it.

The good news? You don't need a whole weekend to fix it. Research shows that just 5 minutes a day of high-intensity, positive attention can fundamentally transform the relationship.

In today’s brand-new episode of the Educated Parent podcast, we’re breaking down the clinical "secret sauce" of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to help you recharge that battery and get more cooperation starting as soon as TONIGHT!

Listen to episode 42 of the Educated Parent wherever you get your podcasts.

01/05/2026

Big feelings after winter break are normal.

Here’s a suggestion to help calm the chaos as routines start back up:

Plan extra connection, and a little extra time for, well . . . everything BEFORE corrections happen.

Celebrate with positive reinforcement when your child sits quietly with their coloring books, shares their toys, or turns a tantrum around.

That praise from you will settle the anxiety their bodies feel and set the stage for the consistency they need. 🩵

12/30/2025

New Year’s Resolution Tip for Parents

Instead of setting goals around doing more, try setting some around how you want your home to feel.

Calm? Connected? Stress-less?

Ask yourself ❓ What small daily habit would support that feeling?

Something as simple as “protecting bedtime routines” or “setting aside screen-free family moments every day” is all the start you need.

Resolutions work best when they support your family’s nervous system . . . not fill it with overwhelm.

12/25/2025

Andy Rooney said it best . . .

“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don't clean it up too quickly.”

And he wasn’t wrong. If we’re not careful, we could blink and miss it!

Some emotional messes, however, are a little harder to manage, and forget, than Christmas morning wrapping paper strewn about the living room.

If you are having a hard time navigating areas of your life, we are here for you—in every season.

12/16/2025

The holidays can bring out all kinds of responses like joy and excitement.

But what isn’t discussed nearly enough is how HARD this season can be for those who have experienced trauma associated with grief and loss.

These memory-making months can amplify the people and things that are missing from every dinner with friends, gift-opening sesh with family, or even quiet nights sipping hot cocoa and reminiscing on the sofa.

Whether it’s for your child . . . or yourself, Thriving Child Center Trauma Therapy is here to help you navigate your way through these difficult days.

And we will continue to be here for all the other moments too. 🩵

12/10/2025

Have you subscribed to the Educated Parent podcast?!

Led by Host, Dr. Leah Clionsky, who founded Thriving Child Center and PCIT Experts, this podcast takes knowledge from both to provide parents with bite-sized morsels filled with real-life tips and expert advice to help make your parenting journey smoother and more connected to your child.

Parenting isn’t easy, but with the right guidance, it can be the most rewarding AND ENJOYABLE experience of your life.

Subscribe to the Educated Parent podcast anywhere you get your podcasts!

12/04/2025

Between shopping, wrapping gifts, parties, work, and school, this time of year can get hectic.

One thing that can’t slip through the cracks is your child’s schoolwork. December brings the end of the 1st semester which means: final assignment deadlines and exams.

In our recent blog on our website 👉 How to Help Your Child Get Their Homework Done with Evan Weinberger: Including Homework Planner and Checklists for Kids, you will gain tips and tools to help you navigate this last push of 2025.

Being prepared and having a plan will make your life so much easier and fill your holidays with cheer . . . instead of headaches!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from your Thriving Child Center family!

We are grateful for you EVERY DAY, not just today. But we will always take the opportunity to tell you how much you and your families mean to us.

We wish you a day filled with delicious food, time with loved ones, and hopefully a little rest to soak it all in. 🦃

11/18/2025

The holidays are made up of many wonderful moments, but they can also be . . . hectic.

The last thing you want to have to think about is scheduling appointments.

At Thriving Child Center, we do our best to make it easy for you. You can book directly on our website at a time that suits you.

The best part? We don’t make you wait forever!

Book today, and we can often see you within about a week. PLUS, now you can mark one thing off your holiday to-do list. It’s a win-win!

11/13/2025

If you’ve ever wondered why some things feel harder than they should, it might be because you’ve been living in a world not made for you.

Many adults have gone their entire lives not realizing their true strengths because they have always focused on their perceived weaknesses.

🚨 But that doesn’t have to be the case. 🚨

Once you learn your unique strengths and understand the why behind your challenges, you will walk away with clarity, confidence, and the tools to thrive.

Visit our website to learn more about how Thriving Child Center’s psychological evaluations for adults just might be the doorway to a whole new understanding of all of the things that make you . . . YOU.

11/05/2025

You never thought you would be here.

Now, you’re suddenly thrown into the middle of a custody battle, trauma case, or court process you never expected to face.

Dealing with the legal system is hard enough, and doing it while emotions are high and children are involved adds to the mountain of stress on your shoulders.

At Thriving Child Center, our forensic psychologists work with families, attorneys, and the court to protect what matters most: your child’s well-being.

If you’ve found yourself here, you don’t have to go through this alone. We’re here to help make this process a little easier and a lot clearer.

Address

2211 Norfolk Street, Suite 455
Houston, TX
77098

Telephone

+18329741176

Website

http://www.thrivingchildcenter.com/

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