Blogs about Child Development, Attachment, Family Dynamics, Parenting, and Therapy
A Parent Guide to Emetophobia and Anxiety Sensations
Children and teens with emetophobia (fear of vomiting) often experience strong physical sensations that feel frightening.
Using Visual Routine Reminders at Home. How Visual Supports Help Children With ADHD at Home and at School
Visual routine reminders—such as posters, checklists, picture schedules, or laminated cards—reduce these stress points by making expectations clear, predictable, and easy to follow.
Supporting Your Child Through Divorce: How Your Emotional Regulation, Words, and Actions Shape Your Child's Well-Being
Divorce is incredibly stressful, and when emotions are high, even loving parents can say or do things that unintentionally hurt their children. This guide will help you understand what your child needs right now and how to stay grounded, balanced, and protective during this transition.
Understanding ADHD: A Guide for Parents
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain manages focus, energy, and self-control. It is not caused by bad parenting, laziness, or lack of motivation. Children with ADHD often want to do well—but their brains process attention and impulses differently.
Helping Your Child Feel Understood: Validation Skills for Parents
For children, feelings can be experienced as very intense and overwhelming. When their emotions are dismissed or minimized, it can increase distress and lead to withdrawal, anger, or self-destructive behaviors. Validation helps calm emotional intensity, build trust, and improve communication.
The Importance of Sleep in Young Children: Behavior, Sleep Hygiene, and Navigating Time Changes
Sleep is one of the most critical factors in a child’s development, yet it is often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Proper sleep not only supports physical growth but also significantly impacts mood, behavior, and cognitive development.
Promoting Cooperation: Using Emotion Coaching to Get Children to Follow Directions
Promoting Cooperation: Using Emotion Coaching to Get Children to Follow Directions
Understanding Emotionally Abusive Behaviors in Parents and How Therapy Can Help Families Heal
Understanding Emotionally Abusive Behaviors in Parents and How Therapy Can Help Families Heal
The Challenge of Toddlerhood: It’s Hard To Be Two! Navigating Emotions and Behaviors
Looking at it From The Other Side-The Challenge of Toddlerhood: It’s Hard To Be Two! Navigating Emotions and Behaviors
The Power of Intuitive Eating: Nurturing Healthy Relationships with Food from Infancy
The Power of Intuitive Eating: Nurturing Healthy Relationships with Food from Infancy
How Normal Child Behavior Can Trigger Big Parent Emotions and How to Regulate Yourself Better
How Normal Child Behavior Can Trigger Big Parent Emotions and How to Regulate Yourself Better
Creating a Peaceful Home: Nurturing Children's Mental Health for a Lifetime
How to create a peaceful, loving home environment for a healthier child.
Parenting a Child with Disruptive Behaviors or ADHD: The Emotional Toll and the Role of Therapy
The emotional toll of parenting the “disruptive child.”
Understanding Teen Mental Health: Signs They May Need Therapy
Signs your teen might need therapy and how to encourage them.
Let’s talk about anxiety and how it affects kids
What is anxiety and how can therapy help?
What your kids really need from you for Christmas!
Your kid may want the newest electronic for Christmas this year but here’s what they really need from you.
End-of-the-year Tips For Parents and Families To Cherish Moments and Celebrate Togetherness
End-of-the-year tips to celebrate togetherness as a family
Understanding Normal Adolescent Development: A Key to Stronger Parent-Child Relationships
How does understanding normal development promote healthy relationships between kids and parents?
Why is parent-child attachment so important?
Why is attachment so important? What can parents do to foster strong attachment?