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When Worry Takes Over: Childhood Anxiety & Big Feelings
Explore signs of anxiety in kids—tantrums, meltdowns, big feelings—and how parent strategies and CBT play therapy build confidence and resilience.
Helping Kids Transition Calmly Every Day
Transitions can be tough for kids. Whether it’s leaving the playground, starting homework after school, or winding down at bedtime, many children struggle to shift gears without resistance. For parents, this often shows up as tears, tantrums , or power struggles, especially during moments when...
Why Play Matters for Children with Autism and Neurodevelopmental Differences
When you think about childhood, play is often the first thing that comes to mind. Whether it’s building towers out of blocks, pretending to be superheroes, or making up games with friends, play is how kids make sense of their world. But for children with...
Easing the Back-to-School Juggle for Kids and Parents
The back-to-school season can feel like a fresh start… and also somewhat like jumping onto a moving train. New schedules, unfamiliar teachers, shifting peer groups, homework, after-school activities... it’s no wonder kids and parents alike can feel stretched thin. We often say here that school...