When your child receives an autism diagnosis, the world can feel like it’s shifting beneath your feet. You might experience waves of grief, fear, or confusion about what comes next. These feelings are valid and completely natural. What we want you to know from the…
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…
When your normally cheerful child becomes withdrawn, or your easy-going little one turns increasingly irritable, you might wonder if it’s just a phase. Unlike adults who might say “I feel depressed,” children under 12 rarely have the vocabulary or self-awareness to articulate complex emotions. Instead,…
For young children, social anxiety might look different from what it does in adults. While adults can articulate their fears, children often express anxiety through their bodies and behavior. They might complain of stomachaches before social events, have meltdowns when meeting new people, or simply…