The Child Insight Philosophy
Parenting is HARD, and thank goodness there are lots of parent varieties and mindsets. We’re not talking about the right way to parent. This doesn’t exist. We’re talking about working together to find tools that help support YOUR parenting style, in the areas you need fresh ideas.
Tools are meant to be there when they are helpful, not to give guilt trips when we use something different or need to function in survival mode. We can use tools 20% of the time, 40% of the time, or 80% of the time. It’s all positive parenting.
Sometimes kids just throw us things we’re not sure how to handle. We’ll take our years of study and work, brainstorm with your expertise of your child, and come up with a plan that fits the home life you desire.
Here to help…
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We don’t need to always be the referee. We can teach siblings to work through issues together.
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We all have emotions, and we all learn the best ways to express and take care of them. We can work through anxiety, anger, impulsivity, sadness, you name it.
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Life is always changing and sometimes it requires adjustment. Get support in guiding your child through, grief, loss, divorce, separation, a move, or maybe the addition of a new sibling.
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When we understand how best to teach, encourage, and inspire, we join in their success.
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Ever wondered how on earth to motivate your child to follow-through with the things you need? We can help!
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Not getting positive reports from school? Talk to Stephanie about her classroom observation services.
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These are actually developmental milestones for all children, and we can successfully help them through.
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These are often expressions of a child’s need. We can teach them a better way and help to keep these things from impacting relationships.
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These are important health and happiness concerns. We can help!
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Learn more about Stephanie’s work with teens and their families by clicking HERE.
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We have all kids of resources to help school and daycare programs. Perhaps you are a private childcare worker needing support as well. See our menu of services HERE.
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There is no concern so big that we cannot find a way through.
Child Insight is prepared to help with children ages 18 months to 18 years.
Meet Stephanie
Stephanie holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Social Work. She also holds a certification as a Child Behavior Specialist. Her expertise however, has really has been built through a bounty of professional experiences. These have created a skill set which allows her to see children, families, and school systems with a knowing eye.
Stephanie has worked in elementary special education, residential programs, and has experience within the juvenile justice system. She is passionate about empowering families to rebuild and grow, whether they’re facing everyday struggles or significant life challenges.
Her heart for education has meant working closely with children from Pre-K through 12th grade. Through her training in attachment and child development, she helps families understand the “why” behind behavior and find practical, hope-filled ways forward. Parents describe her as down-to-earth, encouraging, and able to make even the most overwhelming challenges feel more manageable.
At home, she’s been a Foster Parent which has built creativity, persistence, and calm under pressure—skills that come from walking alongside children with big emotions and complex stories, day after day.
Stephanie is a Christian and is happy to bring this background into any work, if desired.
Child Insight
90 Mill Street, Dayton, VA 22821
Hours:
By Appointment Only
E-mail:
stephanie.powell@childinsight.org
Phone:
540-300-1748