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Nervous Systems and Tantrums: Rethinking Child Meltdowns
Trying to logic a child out of a tantrum is a losing battle when their nervous system is in overdrive. Learn what actually works during a meltdown. Therapist Jessica Bloom, owner of In Bloom Counseling, breaks down why big feelings are not bad behavior, why...
Why Are My Kids So Different? Understanding Temperament
If you have more than one child, there's a good chance you've had this thought at least once: Where did these two even come from? How are these two even from the same family? One of your children will run into a room full of...
Self-Care and Coping in Seasons of Change
The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer - summer is here and changes are right around the corner! In the spring and summer months, we often think of the age-old line of “spring cleaning” - meaning extra things to do and tackle apart...
Play Therapy or Occupational Therapy: How to Know Which is Right for Your Child
Families’ search for resources and support when their child is struggling can lead them in many different directions. Many pediatric services use similar language, such as “play based” and “ child-centered ,” and most claim to be able to help children with social and emotional...