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When Your Child Won't Go to School: You're Not Failing — You Just Need the Right Support
When Your Child Won't Go to School: You're Not Failing — You Just Need the Right Support
Every morning it starts the same way — the stomachache, the tears, the meltdown at the front door. If school refusal has taken over your family's mornings, you're not alone.... Read more...
When First Grade Reading Feels Like Too Much: A Realistic Guide for Parents in the Trenches
When First Grade Reading Feels Like Too Much: A Realistic Guide for Parents in the Trenches
You made it through kindergarten. Your child could identify letters, maybe write their name, and "read" their favorite books from memory. You thought you were on track. Then first grade... Read more...
Exclusion, Cliques and Belonging: Supporting Your School-Age Child
Exclusion, Cliques and Belonging: Supporting Your School-Age Child
The text message arrives during your afternoon meeting: "No one played with me at recess today." Your chest tightens with that familiar ache—the one that remembers what it felt like... Read more...
Boy reading a book in tent with stuffies
Creating a Calm Corner: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Help Kids Regulate Big Emotions
When your child melts down over something small or bedtime becomes a battle, remember this: their behavior is communication. They're not giving you a hard time—they're having a hard time.... Read more...
The Beautiful Imperfection of Parenting: Why “Good Enough” Really Is Good Enough
The Beautiful Imperfection of Parenting: Why “Good Enough” Really Is Good Enough
We spend so much energy trying to get parenting “right” that we forget something fundamental: we’re all doing most of this for the first time, right alongside our children. Every... Read more...
Why Parent-Teacher Conversations Feel So Hard (And How to Make Them Easier)
Why Parent-Teacher Conversations Feel So Hard (And How to Make Them Easier)
After years as an educator, I've sat through so many of these conversations, and I've seen how quickly they can go sideways. But I've also witnessed the ones that transform... Read more...
After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Your Kid Falls Apart at Home
After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Your Kid Falls Apart at Home
Your child's teacher says they had a wonderful day. But the moment you're in the car, the meltdown begins. Sound familiar? Here's what you need to know: those after-school meltdowns... Read more...
Why a Breathing Bunny Might Be Your Child’s Best Co-Regulator
Why a Breathing Bunny Might Be Your Child’s Best Co-Regulator
Children need more than words when they're overwhelmed—they need co-regulation, a calm presence that helps their nervous system settle. The Breathing Rabbit Plush serves as an extension of your comforting... Read more...
When School Breaks Feel Hard: Supporting Your Child Through Holiday Disruptions
When School Breaks Feel Hard: Supporting Your Child Through Holiday Disruptions
School breaks can be hard for kids who thrive on routine. If your child struggles during holidays, you're not alone. Discover gentle, trauma-informed strategies to support your child through disrupted... Read more...
Understanding Your Parenting Style (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Understanding Your Parenting Style (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but the way we parent follows patterns. These patterns are called "parenting styles", and understanding yours can completely change how you respond to your... Read more...
Managing Grief Over the Holidays: Supporting Adults and Kids Alike
Managing Grief Over the Holidays: Supporting Adults and Kids Alike
The holidays promise sparkle and togetherness, yet for many families they also bring a swell of emotions—love, longing, and loss all at once. Grief doesn’t cancel joy; it changes its... Read more...