Aug 24, 2021 | Anger, Children, Family, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
Counselor Lynsey recently took the time to review “Anger Management Tool Cards”, “Would You Rather Playing Cards”, and “Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Kids to Discuss Feelings” from Open The Joy! Her thoughts, as well...
Aug 9, 2021 | Anxiety, Children, Uncategorized
It is natural for a child to experience some level of fear or worry throughout their young life. However, when those emotions interfere with activities of daily living, the problem may run deeper. Since opening our location in Huntsville, anxiety counseling is one of...
Jul 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Children, Parenting, Uncategorized
When normal fears turn into chronic anxious thoughts and behaviors, it gives cause to seek help. When you notice this with your child, you should consider therapy for your child as soon as you notice an issue developing. Therapy for kids can help teach a child coping...
Jul 1, 2021 | Children, Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
When your child is sick, there is no hesitation to take them to a doctor. However, when a child is struggling with emotions or social situations, parents many times find themselves at a loss of knowing what to do. Child counseling is beneficial to the overall wellness...
May 27, 2021 | Children, Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
All kids experience ups and downs navigating through childhood and that doesn’t necessarily mean they need pediatric therapy. Emotional lows could result from just about anything. Often they’re simply issues with a friend, a bad grade at school or hurt...
May 15, 2021 | ADHD, Children, Uncategorized
ADHD – or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – affects millions of children across the globe. It’s most often treated with one or more prescriptions. As a pediatric counseling center, we know that managing ADHD with counseling is possible and may be a better...
Aug 28, 2020 | Children, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
Imagine is a great product for parents, educators, and counselors looking to connect children to feelings of inner peace and calm while also empowering them for personal growth. Through meditation and mindfulness, imagine, this deck first teaches children basic...
Apr 8, 2018 | Children, Current Events, Family, Men, Parenting, PTSD, Teens, Trauma, Uncategorized, Women
After The Storm: (Ages 6 and Under) Typical Behaviors: During and after events, like the recent storms, people can experience a great amount of stress – children are no different. This stress can manifest itself in a variety of symptoms or behaviors. Those most...
Dec 19, 2017 | Children, Parenting, Play Therapy, Uncategorized
Do you ever wonder if the behaviors you see in your preschooler are normal or a cause for concern? Do you sometimes question your parenting strategies and wonder if there’s a better way to respond to your child? As three to five year olds become more independent...
Dec 19, 2017 | Children, Family, Parenting, Play Therapy, Trauma, Uncategorized
Research is ongoing, but many studies have shown that play therapy helps increase engagement, process trauma in safe space, and reduce manipulative cognitions. Primarily, Release Play Therapy and Structured Play Therapy have been used in the treatment of trauma...
Dec 19, 2017 | Children, Family, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
Wild About You is a children’s book written by Judy Sierra with pictures by Marc Brown. This book illustrates many themes, such as the struggle of wanting to start a family via adoption and how sometimes it takes a village to raise children. One important theme shown...
Dec 19, 2017 | Children, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
One day, as Duncan was getting ready to color in class, he opened his box of crayons only to find a stack of written letters. One by one he opens the letters and begins to read. To his surprise the letters are from the crayons! Letter after letter, color after color,...
