October is ADHD Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding about ADHD and how it affects families. ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is much more than being “hyper” or “distracted.” It’s a description of the neurodiverse mind that influences attention, self-regulation, impulsivity, and executive functioning skills, the mental processes that allow us to plan, organize, start and finish tasks, and regulate emotions.
Parenting is a beautiful, messy journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless learning opportunities for both you and your child. One of the most important skills children develop in early childhood is the ability to manage their emotions, also known as self-regulation. But before kids can self-regulate on their own, they first learn how through co-regulation. That’s where parents come in. Regulation skills are preventive tools that reduce the risk of mental health and behavioral issues and behavioral issues and increase social relationships and resilience.
This month, we’re diving into another therapeutic approach that is crucial for supporting children who have experienced trauma: Play Therapy. In this post, we’ll explore how play therapy offers unique benefits for helping children process their emotions, rebuild trust, and regain a sense of safety and control.
As a parent, it’s incredibly difficult to watch your child struggle with the emotional aftermath of trauma. Whether it’s from a single traumatic event or a series of ongoing experiences, childhood trauma can profoundly impact a child’s emotional health, relationships, and overall development. We understand the challenges parents face when their children have experienced trauma, and we are here to offer support and healing through therapy and specialized approaches like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).
As therapists, parents, and humans who’ve definitely stepped on a rogue Pop It in the middle of the night, we know that fidgets aren’t just toys, they’re tools. The right sensory item can help kids focus, regulate emotions, reduce anxiety, and build body awareness. And bonus: some of them are just plain fun.
Here are five of our favorite fidgets and sensory tools we actually recommend to families:
Our first list of therapy-informed parenting books got such great feedback, we had to come back with more. Let’s face it, no single book has all the answers. Parenting shifts with the seasons, and the more tools you have in your corner, the better.
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