Parenting can come with plenty of moments when you wonder, “What should I do differently?” In this week’s newsletter, we’re inviting parents of elementary school-aged children to join our FREE virtual parenting seminar, where we’ll discuss practical ways to understand challenging behaviors, set effective limits, and encourage cooperation without escalating conflict. You’ll also find our free Phase or Pattern? guide, helpful information about autism assessments, and more resources for families.
FREE Parenting Seminar
What if the answer isn’t a stronger consequence, but a better understanding of what’s happening beneath your child’s behavior?
Join us for a FREE virtual parenting seminar designed to help parents of elementary school-aged children better understand challenging behaviors, establish effective limits, and develop practical strategies that promote cooperation and emotional regulation.
Together, we’ll explore why traditional discipline strategies don’t always work, how to respond to challenging behaviors without escalating the situation, and developmentally appropriate alternatives to time-outs and taking things away.
Music With Purpose: Helping Your Child Communicate Through Music!
Did you know that music can be a powerful tool for helping children develop communication skills—even when words are difficult?
Whether your child loves to sing, dance, play instruments, or simply listen to their favorite songs, music can create meaningful opportunities for connection, self-expression, and learning.
Join us for a FREE virtual parenting workshop with BriAnne Weaver, MM, MT-BC, Board-Certified Music Therapist at Cadenza Center, as we explore practical ways to use music to support your child’s communication and social development.
During this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to use music to:
🎵 Encourage communication and self-expression.
🎵 Support speech, gestures, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
🎵 Help your child make choices and express their wants and needs.
🎵 Encourage turn-taking, shared attention, and back-and-forth interactions.
🎵 Incorporate simple musical activities into everyday routines to support your child’s development.
You’ll leave with practical, easy-to-implement ideas you can begin using at home—no musical experience required!
EVENT DETAILS
📅 Friday, October 2, 2026
🕓 4:00–4:45 p.m. ET
💻 Virtual via Microsoft Teams
👨👩👧👦 For parents and caregivers of children ages 3–10
💛 FREE to attend! Advance registration is required.
At Cadenza Center, we believe that communication is so much more than words. Sometimes, music creates opportunities for connection that traditional approaches may not.
We look forward to sharing these strategies with you!
Is it a phase — or something more?
Parenting a young child comes with a lot of questions. Is this normal? Should I be worried?
Cadenza Center’s licensed child psychologists created a free guide, Phase or Pattern?, to help parents of children ages 2–8 find answers. Inside, you’ll discover which behaviors are developmentally typical, which warrant closer attention, and the three signs that often point to a professional evaluation.
All written in plain language, without pressure or clinical jargon.
Because you deserve a clear answer, not more uncertainty.
Autism Assessments Are Not All the Same
When seeking an autism evaluation, it’s important to understand what different types of assessments can and cannot answer. This blog looks at focused autism evaluations, differential diagnosis, and comprehensive psychological testing, including why tools like the ADOS-2 should be considered within the broader clinical picture. The goal is not simply to identify a diagnosis, but to better understand the child and determine what support they need.
Prioritizing mental health, for both yourself and your loved ones, is vital at every stage of life. At the Cadenza Center, we provide comprehensive services for adults, including therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, as well as therapy for teens and children. Our dedicated and compassionate therapists are here to support you on your path to greater balance, resilience, and well-being. 💬 Ready to begin your journey? Reach out to us today to schedule your appointment!
