Children

The power of breath: Teach children to breathe on purpose and calm big emotions

06/14/2022

Kellie Bailey’s newest children’s book, "Some Days I Breathe on Purpose," explores the power of breath to help children handle challenging emotions. Get an exclusive sneak peek with worksheets containing breathing and mindfulness exercises for children.

Teaching kids about healthy friendships and boundaries

06/14/2022

In celebration of her debut book, "The Not-So-Friendly Friend," Christina Furnival shares worksheets that can be used to help children understand, set, and uphold healthy boundaries.

Taking charge of your emotions: Strategies for keeping it together when kids fall apart

05/19/2022

When children experience big emotions, the role of a caregiver is to model emotional regulation and provide support without getting sucked into the chaos. Help tired and frustrated caregivers succeed with these free exercises to promote co-regulation and healthy attachment.

Initiation and activation: 2 exercises to help kids focus

05/18/2022

Many students struggle to get started on tasks because they simply don't know how or where to begin. Help set them up for success with simple exercises from Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ADHD-CCSP, a mental health professional and certified ADHD coach.

5 Tips for Telehealth with Kids

02/09/2022

Strategies for success, plus 2 free worksheets Therapists are still reeling from the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic had on therapy. While sessions continued with telehealth options, gone was the safe space of a shared room with our clients. And though all...

National School Counseling Week

02/07/2022

School counselors play a vital role in all schooling systems. Find out how to celebrate National School Counseling Week in our informational guide.

Childhood Trauma & Memory Loss: What Are Repressed Memories?

01/25/2022

Forgetting your childhood can be a sign of repressed memories. Learn how trauma and PTSD can play a role in lost memories and how to recover them.

Zoom Fatigue, It’s Real

01/17/2022

How to Keep Children and Teens Engaged in Online Therapy You’ve likely mastered the use of online therapy platforms after over a year in the pandemic. However, it’s also probably been a challenge keeping your clients engaged—especially your clients that are children...

Anxiety in Children: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment

01/05/2022

While most children experience some worry and fear, children who experience anxiety disorders can be helped by treatment and coping techniques.

Child Life Services: What Is Child Life?

12/23/2021

Learn what child life is, where you can find child life specialists, and how your child can benefit from child life services in stressful settings.