While the start of a new school year is often framed as a fresh beginning, for some children and parents, it can also stir up a quieter, more complicated feeling: grief. Beneath the surface of the typical nervousness and excitement, there may be a sense of loss that's...
Games are a fun and meaningful way to connect with your family. And they’re a great tool for reinforcing skills that children often work on in therapy! As a therapist, I work with clients of all ages, and one of my favorite ways to support skill-building that carries...
I became a parent a year ago, and I’m still figuring out how my new role as a mom fits into my role as a therapist. What I’ve noticed is that as therapists, we’re in a unique position in which we work with parents all the time to support children through different...
Spring is just around the corner, and there’s something about sunny, 75-degree weather that instantly lifts our mood. While kids are busy counting down the days until Spring Break, parents are often wondering how to fill an entire week without school. Beyond just...
