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The Power of Play Therapy
Take a moment to think about your child right now. If you’re here, you might be worried, confused, or simply wondering why your child is struggling in ways they can’t or won’t put into words. Maybe...
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Does Your Child’s Anxiety, ADHD, or Depression Qualify for a 504 or IEP Plan?
You might be surprised how many public school students receive educational support through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan. According to a 2024 US Department of Education...
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Is EMDR Right for Your Child? A Parent's Guide
You may have heard of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) for adults, but is it adaptable for children? How do you know if EMDR is right for your child? The answer is most likely yes to...
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Talking About School Shootings with Kids: A Parents' Guide
As parents, we have all had the pit in our stomachs regarding how to guide our precious kiddos through all-too-familiar crisis points. Talking with children about school shootings is one of the...
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Is Counseling on Your Back-To-School Supply List?
As a teen and family therapist—and someone who has the privilege of guiding new licensed professional counselors (LPCs)—I’ve seen firsthand how the phones start to ring with the arrival of a new...
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Is Your Child Being Bullied? Look For These Signs
Bullying is a serious issue that affects many children, leaving emotional scars that can last a lifetime. In fact, one out of every five students reports being bullied, according to the National...
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Transitioning Back to School for Children with ASD
The transition from summer break to a new school year can be a challenging time for children. Children often experience excitement about seeing their friends and meeting their new teacher but may...
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10 Tips to Help Children Build Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation
As parents, we play a crucial role in nurturing our children's emotional well-being. One of the essential skills we can teach them is how to cope with life's challenges and regulate their emotions...
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Overcoming Childhood Neglect
A topic that tragically goes overlooked due to the discomfort that comes with it is child neglect. Whether or not it's talked about, its impact is significant for the child, lasting into adulthood....
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Let's Reconsider Discipline
We all know that discipline is important and we want to support our child with care, compassion and positive expectations. In giving thought to the goal of discipline, we can explore the approaches...
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How to Teach Kids to Understand Big Feelings & Label Emotions?
Have you ever tried to talk to your kids about feelings? Tricky, huh? How did you learn about feelings? How do we learn about feelings? How do we teach our kids about feelings? Do you remember in...
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When The Start of School Doesn't Live Up to The Hype
4 Steps Parents Can Take to Support Their Child Who Is Struggling in School As a parent, the following statements can make your stomach tighten into knots:
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