“Will they grow out of it?” is one of the most common questions parents ask. Maybe your child has become more anxious lately. Maybe emotions feel bigger than expected. Maybe mornings, school drop-offs, sibling conflict, sleep, or transitions have become increasingly difficult. And somewhere in...
If you have more than one child, you know this: Sibling conflict is constant. The arguing, the tattling, the meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere… it can feel exhausting. But here’s a different way to look at it: Sibling conflict isn’t the problem....
What Trauma Looks Like in Children Trauma isn’t always one big event. It can also look like: • Ongoing stress • Medical experiences • Loss or separation • Big life transitions • Feeling unsafe or overwhelmed over time Trauma is stored in the nervous system,...
A simple look inside the playroom If you’re considering play therapy for your child, you might be wondering: What actually happens in a session? Are they just… playing? How does that even help? From the outside, a play therapy session can look simple. But what’s...