Children experience emotions intensely but often lack the vocabulary to articulate what they’re feeling. A seven-year-old struggling with anxiety might not be able to say “I feel unsafe and uncertain,” but can draw a picture of themselves in a dark storm or build a fortress…
In today’s world of packed schedules and constant stimulation, children are experiencing stress and anxiety in ways that can leave parents wondering how to best support them. Mindfulness helps them notice what’s happening in their bodies and around them with curiosity rather than judgment. Think…
Children process and express trauma differently from adults. While we often associate PTSD with veterans or survivors of violence, children can also develop PTSD from accidents, medical procedures, natural disasters, abuse, or witnessing frightening events. Even experiences that seem manageable to adults can be overwhelming…
As parents, we all want our children to feel confident and happy with who they are. Building healthy self-esteem starts early—from the moment your baby first grasps your finger or takes those wobbly first steps. Every interaction you have with your child shapes how they…