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(AKA: the stuff I wish someone had told me upon navigating my children’s Neurodevelopmental diagnoses, which no one ever did because no one seemed to know) *All words marked by … Read more

Are you (or a friend or family member) struggling to decide whether or not to stay in a marriage because of the stigma of divorce? Do you want a better … Read more

Show aired: Tuesday – May 10, 2022 9:00 am PT / 12:00 pm ET Divorce is Difficult on Kids – But it Doesn’t Have to be Traumatic Are behavioral problems … Read more

JANUARY 4, 2022 – FEATURING ANDREW MCCONAGHIE  What is an Upside Down Divorce?® January is International Child-Centered Divorce Month and this week we’ll take an in-depth look at the child-focused … Read more

Infidelity in a relationship is a profound emotional crisis, but there is help and a path forward. In fact, many couples are able to recover and in doing so address … Read more

Creative Solutions to Create Competence and Resilience Click here to view video

Andrew McConaghie explains what makes the Upside Down Divorce process a healthier alternative to traditional divorce in this webinar presented by DivorceTown.

Untying the Knots, a podcast about modern families navigating divorce and co-parenting, featured Andrew and Tracy McConaghie. Listen in for their thoughts on finding a good support system and how … Read more

I am so excited to announce that I wrote a children’s book that has been published! My Family is Changing is now available on amazon. It is a story/activity book … Read more

Please click here to read the article from Andrew and Tracy McConaghie featured on datingnews.com The Scoop: Couples often don’t realize the complexities inherent in their marriage and long-term relationships. That’s … Read more

AIA Montessori Alpharetta International Academy Montessori Parent Partnership Program – Guest Speaker, Tracy McConaghie

By Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S Many of the adolescents in my practice are experiencing tremendous pressure to keep their grades to a near-perfect level.  The sources of this pressure are … Read more

Youtube Video by Tracy McConaghie

Tracy was interviewed by Atlanta Parent Magazine, giving you a better way to motivate your child! Follow the link to read the article.https://www.atlantaparent.com/parenting-without-rewards-an…/

By:  Andrew McConaghie, LCSW Divorce happens. We know that around half of marriages end in divorce, which means about half of husbands and wives will personally experience the divorce process … Read more

By: Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S 1. Specific, sincere positive acknowledgment is far more effective than punishment strategies. Negative reinforcement or punishment works short term at best, but does not teach … Read more

By: Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S In my parenting classes, I often use this disclaimer when sharing a new parenting tool: “this is not a magic trick.” I say this to … Read more

By  Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S What is Play Therapy? Play therapy is the systematic process of using play and play materials to work with and help children with emotional and … Read more

By Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S Most of us have had the experience of playing in sand, whether it is in a childhood sandbox, on a beach vacation, or lounging by a … Read more

By: Tracy McConaghie, LCSW, RPT/S I have practiced child and family psychotherapy for 20 years. Of all the problems I help clients with, anxiety is one of the most common, … Read more

By Tracy McConaghie, LCSW In Part 1 of this series, we shared some tips on how to handle the initial conversation about divorce with children, emphasizing the importance of telling … Read more

By Tracy McConaghie, LCSW Many parents dread the moment they tell their children they are getting a divorce. They fear their own emotions and the reactions they imagine their children … Read more