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Building Interoception with Children
Interoception is our eighth sense and a huge part of developing emotional regulation skills, but it is unfortunately not often discussed with children. Here are some easy ideas of how we can help increase our own interoceptive awareness.
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Why Children Lie (and What to Do About It)
At the core, we lie when it doesn’t feel safe to tell the truth. Reflect on whether your response might be making truth-telling feel unsafe for your child.
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OCD Treatment, Themes, and Compulsions
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) often presents in different ways, with themes and compulsions that can vary greatly. Understanding these patterns can help parents identify OCD and seek appropriate support
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Understanding Anxiety vs. OCD
Experiencing occasional fears is a normal part of life. Children may worry about a monster in the closet, whether the house might burn down, or returning to school after a lockdown. These fears are part of the brain’s protective mechanism, reminding us of possible threats and signaling our nervous system to respond (fight, flight, freeze, or fawn). This alarm system is essential for safety—as long as it doesn’t become overactive.
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Useful Tools to Help Parents Navigate the Holidays
Ok parents, let's get real. The holidays can be hard. Here are some practical tips will help you navigate the chaos and create a more...
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Tips for Managing Stress Around the Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be fun right? So then why aren’t we having fun?
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5 Breathing Activities To Do With Your Child
This video demonstrates five breathing activities you can do with your child. Practice makes perfect! You can practice them at bedtime, on the way to/from school-- whenever makes sense for you and your family.
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Discussing Divorce and Separation with your Children
Making the decision to get separated or divorced can be an extremely complicated, emotional and painful decision. On top of that, determining how to tell your kids can add even more anxiety and overwhelm for parents and caregivers.
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How to Model Co-Regulation
Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to handle activation in your nervous system (aka being triggered or upset about something and moving outside your window of tolerance), modeling co-regulation and repairing any missteps along the way.
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