Children, Mental Health, Parenting
Understanding Sensory Sensitivities in Children Something I’ve been noticing—both in the therapy room and in my own home—is how often the smallest things set off the biggest reactions. A tag in a shirt. Socks that “feel wrong.” A coat that suddenly “hurts.” It’s easy...
Blog, Children, Parenting, Self-Compassion
What if the “too much” moments are actually your greatest strengths? There’s a moment I think about often. It was a regular school morning. My son had said, quietly and sweetly, that he would miss me too much at drop-off. So I put his shirt in the dryer to warm it up....
Children, Parenting, Tips
You’re in the middle of Target. Your child is on the floor. And all eyes are on you. They’re crying, yelling, melting down—and your first instinct might be to explain, to correct, to calm them down with logic. You might hear your own parent’s voice in your head, or...
Children, Mental Health, Parenting, Routine, Seasonal Transition
The holidays are a time of joy and excitement, but they can also bring unexpected stress for children, especially with travel and changes to their usual routine. These disruptions can leave kids feeling anxious or overwhelmed, affecting their well-being and behavior....
