You Made It Through the First Week!

Education, Parenting

Well…we did it. The first week is officially in the books. For some of you, that means you survived your first week as a counseling intern. For others, you survived getting your kids through their first week of school. And I use the word survived with love. 😊 Because...

When You’re a Tired Parent and Everything Feels Like Too Much

Parenting

There’s a moment most parents know well. It usually happens somewhere between the spilled milk, the sibling argument, the forgotten homework, and the fourth “Mom!” in 30 seconds. You pause for half a second and think, “I literally cannot do one more thing.” And then,...

When Plans Change: Helping Kids Handle Disappointment

Childhood Issues, Education, Parenting, Playful Parenting

Rain changes, canceled plans, unexpected illness, and all the little moments that do not go how we hoped can bring up really big feelings for children. As adults, we know plans change. Someone gets sick. The weather ruins the outing. Something gets canceled. The day...

When Your Child Steals: What It Means and How to Respond

Childhood Issues, Parenting

Finding out your child has stolen something can stir up a lot of emotions for a parent. You may feel shocked, embarrassed, angry, disappointed, or worried about what it means. Many parents immediately start asking themselves questions like, Why would my child do this?...

When a Preschooler Has Experienced Sexual Abuse: What Caregivers Need to Know

Childhood Issues, Education, Parenting

When a Preschooler Has Experienced Sexual Abuse: What Caregivers Need to Know Learning that a preschooler may have experienced sexual abuse is overwhelming, heartbreaking, and deeply painful for any caregiver. In those moments, it is common to feel shock, anger,...

When Your Child Is Dysregulated: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Childhood Issues, Parenting

If your child becomes dysregulated, it does not mean you are doing something wrong. And it does not automatically mean your child is being bad, defiant, or manipulative. Dysregulation happens when a child becomes overwhelmed and their nervous system has a hard time...