Every parent, caregiver, or teacher has said it before: Just calm down. And every adult knows how wildly unhelpful that phrase feels, especially to a kid whose emotions are already running the show. The truth is, kids aren’t born knowing how to regulate big feelings.…
When a child starts therapy, many parents hope for quick and visible changes. They’re expecting to see fewer meltdowns, better behavior, improved mood, or smoother mornings. While those shifts can happen, progress in child therapy is often more subtle. Understanding what real progress looks like…
When a child experiences trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming stress, parents search for effective and gentle ways to help. One such approach is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is well-known for helping adults process trauma, but many parents wonder if it is safe for…
Every parent has been there before. The screaming over the wrong toy, the meltdown at bath time or bedtime, the sudden explosion that seems completely out of proportion to the situation. When your child’s big feelings turn into even bigger reactions, it’s easy to feel…