Children are meant to grow, learn, and gradually take on more responsibility as they mature. Helping with chores or caring for younger siblings can be a healthy part of development. Some children, though, end up carrying responsibilities that are far beyond what's appropriate for their...
Every child experiences big emotions. Tantrums, frustration, sadness, fear, excitement, and disappointment are all part of growing up. While it's easy to focus on the behavior we see, a child's ability to manage emotions actually begins developing long before they can put their feelings into...
Coping skills have become a kind of shorthand in mental health conversations. They're something almost everyone agrees children and teens need more of. They're not wrong exactly. But there's a meaningful difference between giving someone a list of coping strategies and actually helping them develop...
Have you ever watched your child completely fall apart over something that seemed minor? Or you noticed that they can't seem to sit with any discomfort without it escalating into a crisis? If so, you've already seen what low distress tolerance looks like. Distress tolerance...