3 Practical Tips to Help Your Child Transition to Kindergarten
https://vimeo.com/1212469032 Kindergarten is coming. And so many parents are asking themselves the same question right now: “My child is bright. They know their ABCs. So why am I feeling nervous about this?” Here’s what I want you to know: kindergarten struggles rarely have anything to do with academics. They have so much more to do […]
Supervision vs. Space: Finding the Balance Your Child Needs
https://vimeo.com/1198505611 Parenting advice pulls you in two directions at once. One voice says give your kids more independence. Another says stay close, stay involved. And somewhere in the middle, you’re just trying to figure out what your child actually needs from you, and whether you’re getting it right. Here’s what most people don’t tell you: […]
3 Simple Ways to Maintain Structure This Summer
https://vimeo.com/1191618705 Summer break sounds amazing until about week two, when the late nights, the boredom, and the “I don’t know what to do” complaints start to pile up. If your child has been melting down, pushing back, or just seems kind of off, you’re not imagining it. Kids actually need structure, even when school’s out. […]
4 Ways Therapy Can Help Your Preschooler
https://vimeo.com/1159386956 If you’re parenting a preschooler, you already know how big their emotions can feel. Tantrums, separation struggles, or sudden changes in behavior can leave you wondering, “Is this typical… or does my child need extra support?” And if you’ve found yourself asking that, you’re not alone. It shows how present and aware you are […]
5 Ways to Support Emotional Regulation for Homeschooled Kids
https://vimeo.com/1158626591 If you’re homeschooling, you’re spending a lot of time with your child. And with that closeness can come big emotions. Frustration, shutdowns, power struggles, and tears can show up right in the middle of math or reading, leaving you wondering, “Am I doing something wrong?” I’m Katie Owen, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor at […]
