Parenting can feel like a whirlwind—busy schedules, homework battles, and endless activities. Sometimes, it seems like kids are moving a mile a minute, and their emotions follow suit. That’s where mindfulness comes in! It’s a simple yet powerful way to help kids slow...
Play is so much more than just fun and games—it’s a powerful tool for child development, emotional resilience, and family connection. As a child mental health therapist, I see firsthand how play nurtures emotional well-being, social skills, and cognitive growth in...
Here now: the final edition of our blog series, “Executive Functioning Activities!" Remember, you can check out the other fun ways we've shared to address concerns like impulse control and working memory! For our last edition, we're focusing on... managing emotions!...
“Why does my child get SO upset by something SO small?" Most (if not all) caregivers have experienced their child become intensely upset over something that seems small or even insignificant in the long run. They may go into a rage when you give them the flavor of...
The vagus nerve & emotional well-being If you or your child is a client of mine at Individual and Family Connection, then you know how much of a brain geek I am! I simply don’t know how to talk about emotional regulation without considering what is happening in...
Our second edition of our blog series, "Executive Functioning Activities" is here! If you missed the first in the series, go check it out! Remember, these activities are meant to help families incorporate creative and fun ways into addressing common areas of concern....
Welcome to the first edition of IFC's newest blog series, "Executive Functioning Activities." These activities are meant to help families incorporate creative and fun ways into addressing common areas of concern. First on the list... increasing impulse control! Name...
We spend 40% of our time awake, lost in thought. Almost half of our lives are not spent in the present moment. Mind-wandering isn't totally bad but can be harmful since we are prone to negative rumination (i.e., catastrophic thinking, what if thinking, etc.). This can...
How do we keep kids connected with friends during quarantine? At first, FaceTime and Zoom calls were welcomed but now they may feel exhausting and perhaps, even anxiety provoking or overwhelming for your child. But, helping our children stay connected with friends is...
Some may be under the impression that mindfulness is a state that solely monks or yogi’s can master, or a way of being that is only attainable after years of practice and dramatic lifestyle changes. But mindfulness can be part of the day to day for children and...
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