In this TV interview, Dr. Christopher McCarthy defines the core traits of effective limit setting and then how to best apply them for each age- early childhood, mid childhood, and adolescence.
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Chris McCarthy, PhD, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor. His two main specialties are working with children & teens with anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues, as well as couples counseling. Connect with him on Google+