My family has worked with Dr. Soles over the past several months and count ourselves as very fortunate that we found her. We do not assign this high rating lightly–Dr. Soles’ professionalism, warmth, and support for our child and for us, as parents, have consistently impressed us. We have worked with other psychologists in the past and Dr. Soles’ ability to blend compassionate respect for her clients with her skilled approach to building childhood emotional health stands out. Each counselling session with her is filled with takeaway skills and lessons and we have no doubt that our child has greatly benefitted from her work with Dr. Soles..
Thank you SO much again. You were more than of some help, Tamara – you paved the way for my re-empowerment, you validated me, you boosted me and you supported me in reclaiming my precious turf. These are all important for my soul’s toolkit. And I thank you.”
Tamara is by far the best therapist I’ve had. That’s saying a lot ( I had quite a few). She is caring and kind and funny. I haven’t seen her in a year or so but she still calls my mom to check in. I couldn’t have asked for a better more caring and helpful therapist. After years of seeing her I got my life on track; never thought I could.
I could nearly cry thinking of the progress our family has made since you first came into our lives. Thank you; this peaceful parenting path has been a real blessing for my marriage & my children.
(Episode 57) Undiagnosed or Overlooked ADHD with guest Dr. Jessica Stern Many adults seek services for struggles in their lives that may be the result of undiagnosed or overlooked ADHD. Often these challenges become more apparent when significant changes in…
When the Sadness Wouldn’t Let Go Two weeks ago my daughter excitedly purchased something from the craft store. In less than two weeks however, it broke. She was devastated. This made for a difficult morning for her but she went…
Why “Stop and Think” Doesn’t Work and What to Do Instead By Dr. Tamara Soles I’ve had the privilege of supervising many clinicians in my career and one thing comes up repeatedly- recommending strategies that, while effective, families are simply…
Discipline vs Punishment Discipline and punishment are two words that evoke strong emotions from parents. But there’s a world of difference between the two. Discipline is like a ballerina- moving with silent grace and effective precision (a delicate balance that…
The Butterfly Effect Have you heard of the butterfly effect? It’s the idea that small actions can have big consequences. Its name comes from the concept that the flap of a butterfly’s wings in one part of the world could…
What kids really learn from punishment What does punishment teach our kids? Using punishment to teach our kids is a strategy based on fear. Parents hope that the fear of punishment will lead kids to think before doing something unsafe…
Supporting Twice Exceptional Children By Dr. Tamara Soles When it comes to neurodiversity, overlapping conditions is often the rule rather than the exception. Twice exceptional, or 2e, is a term used to describe a child who is both intellectually gifted…
Talking to Kids about Puberty “Where did I come from?” As their child finished the unexpected question, the parents took a breath, sat her down and began “the talk.” When they finished the “ins and outs” of how babies are…
Helping Children with Questions about Death By Dr. Tamara Soles It was bedtime. We were cuddling in the dark, having completed our usual bedtime rituals. After a few minutes of silence, I heard my then 5-year-old son’s voice, “Mommy, what…
The Gentle parenting post that fired me up Did you see the video floating around social media in which the mom argues that so-called gentle parents are already gentle? That one got me a little hot under the collar…. Here’s…
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