How Does Using Art in Therapy Help Kids Heal? When children struggle with big feelings, they don’t always have the words to explain what’s going on – especially when they’re right in the middle of those feelings. Play therapy meets children in their world, engaging in what…
Raising Grateful Kids: Modeling, Not Mandating Gratitude helps children develop perspective-taking skills while understanding that not everyone has the same opportunities or privileges. It fosters empathy, reduces entitlement, and helps kids feel more connected to their families and communities. Research shows that children who regularly…
Helping Your Little One Through Homework Meltdowns Are homework battles taking way longer than they should-turning a 10-minute task into an hour-long struggle? Don’t worry! These “homework meltdowns” are actually very common. Kids are often drained from a full day of school and don’t have…
Parenting as a Team: How to Stay Connected When You Disagree One of the biggest hurdles couples face is maintaining a united front while navigating disagreements about raising children. Differences in parenting style, discipline strategies, or daily routines can create tension that trickles down to…
Unschedule Your Kids: Why the Best Learning Happens at Play If your child’s schedule feels like a second job, full of school, sports, music lessons, and tutoring, you might be missing something essential: play. Free, unstructured play is not just fun. It is how children…
Talking to Your Child About Mental Health Have you ever struggled to start a conversation about emotions with your child? Many parents find themselves searching for the right words when discussing mental health and therapy. The good news is that these conversations don’t have to…