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Why Is My Child Melting Down This Summer (Part 2)
How to Reset the Summer Without Shame—and Support Emotional Regulation In Part 1 , we explored why summer can be so emotionally destabilizing for kids, and why it deserves far more empathy than punishment. From unpredictable routines to the social overwhelm of new camps and...
Why Is My Child Melting Down This Summer? (Part 1)
How Summer Dysregulation Shows Up—and Why It Deserves Empathy Every June, we hear the same question from parents in our practice: “Why is my child acting like this?” Maybe it started with a meltdown getting out the door to camp. Maybe it’s refusal to brush...
Supporting Your Kiddo with ADHD at Home: Tools for Ages 3-9
Parenting a young child with ADHD can feel... well, challenging! You might be depleted from navigating meltdowns over the wrong color cup, or chasing down your kiddo who's a ball of energy even though it's bedtime and still isn't in their pajamas. If everyday transitions...
New Research Shows Play Therapy Helps Autistic Children Build Social and Emotional Strength
As more families navigate the unique needs of children on the autism spectrum, it’s natural to wonder which therapeutic approaches will help your child grow in confidence, connection, and emotional regulation.