Supporting a child through intense emotions while managing your own is challenging work. Part of this is to practise ...

When life gets challenging—whether due to a family illness or troubling news online—helping kids express their emotions can feel overwhelming. Learn practical, age-appropriate strategies from Friends ...

Written by guest author Michelle Ramos, Ph.D. In early childhood, parents play a critical role in helping their children develop their emotion regulation skills, that is, the skills to label, ...

As a licensed professional counselor and play therapist working with children ages 3-10, my work focuses on supporting children and families through trauma, adjustment, family issues and ...

Dr Mutch’s research follows children through the immediate aftermath of disasters and into the longer-term recovery phase. Rather than viewing children solely as victims, the book highlights how they ...

Genuine gratitude goes beyond saying thank you, involving recognizing kindness and valuing effort. Parents can foster this by highlighting the effort behind received items, encouraging action-based ...

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Child alienation is a controversial topic among mental health and family law professionals. When a child resists or refuses to see a parent during or after a divorce, the frequent argument is that the ...