Dr. Sarah Crystal at The Empowered Parent Toolkit

07/18/2025

Thank you PEPS for Parents! The ability to become aware of your mindset and then to shift it is a parenting (and just human) superpower! It truly changes everything!

Eye rolls, risky behaviors, door slams – the adolescent years can be an emotional rollercoaster for parents and teens alike. As a parent, it can be hard to figure out how to regulate your own emotions, let alone help your teen regulate theirs. Dr. Sarah Crystal, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, shares tips for how parents can use tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to shift their mindset and show up differently with their adolescents on our blog: https://blog.peps.org/2025/06/04/why-your-mindset-is-the-key-to-parenting-your-adolescent-and-how-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-can-help/

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03/25/2025

Think your child needs a therapist?

Maybe.

If your child is melting down, hitting, refusing to cooperate—parent coaching might be the faster, more effective path. 💡

I LOVE empowering parents 💪🏼

Because the most powerful tool your child has… is YOU 🫵

📥 DM or click the link in bio to get started

03/20/2025

Hi!

Struggling with your child’s behavior and feeling like nothing is working? I’d love to help!

I work with incredible parents who want to break free from constant power struggles, meltdowns, and frustration—so they can create a home filled with more cooperation, connection, and confidence.

If you’re looking for expert guidance, practical strategies that actually work, and a little humor along the way, let’s connect! We can start with a consultation—or just chat about the wild ride that is parenting.

More info in bio or at www.drsarahcrystal.com. 💛

03/08/2025

This thank-you card from my son’s 4th-grade class made my heart absolutely soar! 💛✨

Teaching kids about their thoughts, feelings, and actions—and how they all work together—is one of the most powerful ways to set them up for emotional resilience. These kids were SO engaged, connecting the dots, and getting curious about how their brains work. And maybe, just maybe, some seeds were planted. 🌱

This is what prevention looks like—teaching kids CBT before mental health struggles take root. Giving them the tools to understand their emotions and navigate challenges early on. Intervention is powerful, but prevention? That’s where real change happens.

Feeling grateful, hopeful, and so inspired by these bright little minds! 💛✨

03/02/2025

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉

I just received the printed copies of The Empowered Parent Toolkit Workbook and Journal, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! ✨

When you join my program, The Empowered Parent Toolkit, you’ll get these powerful tools to break down the key skills needed to transform your parenting approach and your child’s behavior. These resources help you turn those essential strategies into daily habits that actually stick!

Ready to make lasting change in your family’s dynamics? These tools are the foundation of a parenting transformation that will not only make you feel more confident, but will also help you create a peaceful, connected home. 🌟

Join me and let’s start building the empowered parent you’re meant to be! 💪

02/18/2025

Parenting isn’t a one-and-done process—boundaries take repetition, patience, and support.

If setting limits with your child feels like an endless cycle, you’re not alone. The key is consistency, coregulation, and knowing what to do when your child pushes back (because they will!).

I help parents master boundary-setting without the guilt, frustration, or exhaustion.

If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start feeling confident in your parenting, join me inside The Empowered Parent Toolkit!

Let’s break the cycle together—DM me “BOUNDARIES” to get started!