Tag: children
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After-School Stress Relief: Why Every Child Needs a Calm Down Kit
The hours after school can be some of the most emotionally charged for children. They’ve spent the entire day following directions, navigating friendships, and processing new information — all of which can create after-school stress and emotional overload. This often shows up as meltdowns, irritability, or withdrawal when they get home. That’s why having a…
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The Ultimate Tween Anxiety Toolkit: Helping Your Child Cope in Stressful Moments
As parents, we understand that life is not always smooth—particularly for children these days in our fast-paced world. Tweens are in a unique position where they are facing school stresses, shifting friends, and enormous emotions that are just too much at times. Tweens’ anxieties can manifest in so many ways—pre-school stomachaches, night waking, irritability, or…
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6 Must-Read Books for Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children’s emotional well-being is just as important as their physical well-being. How children interpret and manage their emotions determines their confidence, relationships, and capacity to recover from setbacks in the course of growing up. As parents and caregivers, having the right tools can make a big difference in helping children feel seen, supported, and empowered.…
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Helping Kids Cope: Why Naming Emotions is the First Step
As kids and teens grow, they’re faced with big feelings that can feel overwhelming—especially when they don’t yet have the language to explain what’s going on inside. That’s where emotional vocabulary becomes a powerful tool. One of the simplest, yet most effective strategies you can teach your child is the practice of “Name it to…
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What I Want Every Parent to Know Before Their Child Starts Middle School
I’m a former middle and elementary school counselor, having worked with hundreds of families through one of the most neglected transitions in a child’s life: the transition from elementary school to middle school. It’s a time of change—some thrilling, some frightening—and all too often, parents find themselves scratching their heads about how to better navigate…
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