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How To Take Action When Your Child Is Bullied

How To Take Action When Your Child Is Bullied

If your child has been repetitively bullied, you know the torrent of emotions it can bring up: anxiety, outrage, sadness, and, more than anything, helplessness.  Feeling helpless, however, does not mean you are completely powerless. As a parent, your role is pivotal...
5 Tips to Hone Social Skills at Home

5 Tips to Hone Social Skills at Home

We are officially halfway through summer and, even though you planned an ideal summer for your child, full of camps and vacations, social skills seem to have taken a backseat. Or, maybe your child is having a great time in our Extended School Year program or another...
5 Huge Benefits of Play Therapy for ADHD and Autism

5 Huge Benefits of Play Therapy for ADHD and Autism

Children’s work is through play. They work on building social skills, developing their imaginations, and practicing relationships. It’s how they explore and become familiar with the world around them. Play therapy takes that idea and utilizes it to help children process trauma, cope with stress or anxiety, and manage emotions. Play therapists are also now starting to see additional benefits for children on the autism spectrum and with ADHD. 

What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t “Fit In”

What To Do When Your Child Doesn’t “Fit In”

One of the most difficult parts of being a parent is when you have no way to fix a challenging situation for your child. This is especially true when it comes to your child’s social interactions.  Friendships are incredibly important, both for quality of life and the...
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