Tag: School Counselor
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How To Build Real Confidence In Pre-Teens
Real confidence in pre-teens does not come from constant praise or pushing them to be perfect. It grows from emotional safety and connection, where your child feels seen, heard, and accepted while they are still figuring out who they are becoming. During the pre-teen years, emotions can feel bigger, friendships become more complex, and self-doubt…
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How Weighted Plush Toys Can Help Kids and Teens with Anxiety and ADHD
If your child or teen struggles with anxiety, restlessness, or focus, you may have noticed how much comfort they find in soft toys or blankets. Weighted plushies take that comfort one step further by combining the soothing texture of a stuffed animal with the calming benefits of deep pressure therapy. Why Weighted Plushies Work Weighted…
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CBT Worksheets for Parents and Kids: Easy Strategies to Tame Giant Feelings
Working with kids on controlling their feelings can become overwhelming at times—particularly when worry, frustration, or meltdowns erupt during daily life. One research-based approach that is making a huge impact with families is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). CBT shows kids (and parents, too!) that thoughts, feelings, and actions all go together. Through easy-to-use, child-friendly strategies,…