Summer is winding down and school will be in session. I can probably guess that parents and children alike are feeling the summer blues knowing structure and routine will take priority. It definitely is a hard transition for families to get back into the swing of...
Helping Children Express Big Feelings Without the Mess Anger is a normal and necessary emotion—but for many children, it can feel overwhelming and confusing. Without safe tools to release that intensity, kids may resort to hitting, yelling, or other unsafe behaviors....
Occasionally, I’ll have a person come into therapy and say something along the lines of, “Sometimes, I just feel like life is a little more intense for me than it is for other people.” The “intensity” of the human experience is something that is impossible to...
Friendship is one of the most meaningful parts of childhood — and also one of the most challenging. If your child has ever come home saying things like “I just don’t fit in,” or “They’re not mean to me, but they don’t include me,” you’re not alone. Many parents...
