### Helping Your Child Through Sensory Overloads #### Introduction As a parent of a child with Sensory Processing Disorder, you’ve likely experienced the emotional and physical toll of witnessing a sensory meltdown. These moments can be incredibly challenging, as your child might show behaviors like flailing, kicking, screaming, and thrashing. It’s tough to watch and…
Discover the most common mistake parents make in teaching their children emotional regulation skills and learn the proven approach that works. — ### Table of Contents Teaching kids how to handle their emotions in tough situations is something many parents struggle with. On any given day, our children may get anxious when waiting for a…
If you’re raising a child who often feels angry, understanding what’s causing their anger is the first step in managing it. While it’s not always possible to fully understand every angry outburst, there are some common reasons why a child might find it challenging to control their emotions. It can be tough as a parent…
Signs of anxiety in kids can start appearing early on. While some of these signs are easy to spot, others might be subtle or show up in unexpected ways. Here are 10 anxiety symptoms in children that might not be immediately obvious. **Table of Contents** “Could my child really have anxiety?” I hear this from…
As a child therapist, I’ve put together 7 simple and immediate anger management activities for kids, requiring no preparation, that can help them develop healthy coping mechanisms. — ### Table of Contents When not managed, anger can disrupt a day, a week, or even a lifetime. Helping our children start on a path to emotional…
Here are 75 easy, engaging, science-based strategies to help kids calm down and build strong emotional regulation skills. Keep reading, and don’t forget to download your free printable list of these calming techniques, perfect for when your child is experiencing anger or anxiety. ### Table of Contents When it comes to a child’s emotional growth,…
Many parents unintentionally hinder their children’s social and emotional development through everyday actions. **Table of Contents** My 8-year-old sat quietly in the back seat until we reached our driveway. Suddenly, she opened up. “I had the worst day, Mom. We were passing around a puppet in class, and Lucy wouldn’t give it to me even…
When it comes to disciplining children, using harsh tactics like criticism and shaming isn’t effective; these methods can harm a child’s emotional health. — Our eight-year-old daughter is quite sensitive. We’ve always noticed how our words and actions affect her. She’s also very spirited and independent, which led to many reactions from her father and…
Inside: Discover the most crucial step in responding to a child’s emotional outburst, along with a detailed guide on how to put it into practice. ### Table of Contents I’ve noticed a recurring theme around children’s behavior from my conversations with friends, clients in my therapy practice, and members of the Parents with Confidence Facebook…
**75 Proven Calming Techniques for Kids to Develop Emotional Regulation Skills** These easy, engaging strategies can help your child cultivate strong emotional regulation skills. Be sure to check out the free printable list of 75 calming techniques, perfect for when your child feels overwhelmed by anger or anxiety. **Table of Contents** Emotional regulation is a…