Why would my child need play therapy and how can it help them?

Play therapy has many benefits for children struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges.

Teens are struggling, which is why it is so important for parents to check in with their kids. But having a conversation with your teenager about anything can be challenging. Add in your concerns about their mental health and now it’s even more daunting. Sometimes as parents, we don’t know how to even begin the conversation or what to say once we start it. These five tips will give you some ideas on how to begin talking to your teenager about their mental health.

It’s back-to-school time! While parents may be excited for their kids to return to school, this time of year can be overwhelming and lead to anxiety for some children. Parents play a key role in supporting their children’s mental health.

We have all heard it from our children, especially during summer break: “I’m soooooo bored.” And while it may be frustrating to hear or you may want to quickly offer solutions, sometimes it is better to just let your child be bored.

Children can experience big feelings and they often lack the skills to know what to do with those big feelings. The result: meltdowns, tantrums, yelling, crying, and more. So how do we help our children in those moments while also teaching them the skills they need to manage those big feelings? Calm down corner to the rescue!