When Your Child Feels Everything: Understanding Deeply Feeling Kids
Some children experience the world in technicolor. They notice everything and feel everything deeply. Your child isn't 'too sensitive' or 'overreacting'—their brain and body are simply built to feel things more strongly than most. DBT-C gives deeply feeling kids practical, concrete tools for managing big emotions. Think of it like learning to surf: you can't control the waves, but you can learn to ride them with skill and balance instead of getting wiped out every time.
Social Anxiety vs Shyness: When Your Child Needs Support
Three weeks into the school year, the patterns begin to show. Maybe mornings feel like a daily battle, homework ends in tears, or your child has gone quiet about their day altogether. And you find yourself asking: Is this just school adjustment, or is something more going on? Here's what most parents don't realize: the line between normal adjustment struggles and concerning signs isn't always clear—but there are specific patterns that help you know when it's time to act. Discover how to decode your child's school behaviors and get the support that actually makes a difference.
Supporting Your Child Through School Refusal—One Step at a Time
Discover compassionate, evidence-based ways to help your child overcome school refusal. Learn about causes, early signs, and practical steps including CBT, SPACE coaching, and tailored return-to-school plans.
Rethinking Gentle Parenting: A DBT-C Approach for Sensitive and Neurodivergent Kids
You tried gentle parenting and feel like your kid walks all over you. Or you tried being firmer and it backfired. The debate between "too soft" and "too harsh" misses the real point—there's a third path. Discover how DBT-C parenting strategies help you lead with both compassion and clarity for sensitive and neurodivergent children.
From Ant Hills to Everest: Helping Kids Scale Back Super-Sized Reactions
Children’s big emotions can feel overwhelming, but teaching them to match their reactions to the size of a problem is a game-changing skill. By helping kids differentiate between small, medium, and big problems, we empower them to respond thoughtfully and build emotional resilience—laying the foundation for a more confident and calm future.
Supersensers Unmasked. Recognizing Deeply Feeling Kids
Does your child feel things more deeply than others, reacting intensely to even minor events? These 'supersensers' need extra patience, validation, and tailored strategies to thrive. Learn how to recognize their unique traits and provide the support they need to navigate big emotions with confidence.
The Science of Anxiety Relief for Kids: What to Expect from CBT
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the gold standard for treating childhood anxiety, helping kids identify triggers, challenge negative thoughts, and develop coping strategies. Learn how CBT empowers children and teens to manage their anxiety, improve their quality of life, and build lifelong emotional resilience.