Professionals who support children and families often begin their work with a strong desire to make a difference. The challenge comes when it is time to build a client base. Many talented providers feel ready to help, yet referrals feel slow or unpredictable. Marketing can feel overwhelming and paid advertising may not be the right […]
When kids get angry in social situations, especially in the classroom or around peers, there’s often much more happening beneath the surface than what we see. Through a holistic lens, anger isn’t just “bad behavior.” It’s a signal that a child’s emotional, sensory, or social systems are overwhelmed and struggling to stay regulated. Supporting children […]
You’ve read all the tip sheets. You’ve researched strategies. You’re trying to work on speech at home, practice motor skills during playtime, implement sensory strategies, manage behaviors, and support learning, all while handling the regular demands of parenting. But here’s what no one tells you: You were never meant to be your child’s therapist, teacher, […]
Maybe you’re a licensed therapist watching parents struggle to implement strategies at home. Or maybe you’re working full-time at a clinic, dreaming of something more flexible. You keep hearing about parent coaching and wondering: should I start parent coaching and add this to my professional toolkit? The short answer? Yes, parent coaching can be an […]
Sensory processing is how our nervous system receives, organizes, and responds to sensory information from our environment and our bodies. It involves all eight senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell, movement (vestibular), body awareness (proprioception), and interoception (internal body signals like hunger, pain, and emotions). When sensory processing works smoothly, children can regulate their emotions, […]
Children sometimes have BIG emotions. One way to support this need is to step back and take a larger look at what’s really happening. Supporting the whole child means managing big emotions with a holistic view of needs. Have you ever asked yourself about those BIG feelings kids get? Maybe something like… Why does my […]
Social and emotional development is deeply connected to every part of a child’s growth: behavior, sensory needs, communication, executive functioning, regulation, and relationships. Taking a holistic view of social skills is key to helping children with areas like confidence, making friends, interacting with peers and other nuances of childhood. Parents and professionals often tell us […]
Explaining your profession is the first step toward helping others understand the value you bring to children, families, and schools. If you haven’t seen it yet, start with this guide: How to Explain Your Profession Clearly. It walks you through how to describe what you do so people remember your role and refer the right […]
Sleep is foundational to every aspect of a child’s development: physical growth, emotional regulation, learning, behavior, and family harmony. Quality sleep affects attention, memory, immune function, mood, and the ability to manage stress. When children sleep well, families thrive. When sleep is disrupted, everything becomes harder, from morning routines to classroom behavior to parent-child relationships. […]
It’s a question almost every parent of older kids asks at some point: “How much sleep do school-age children and teenagers really need?” Between after-school activities, homework, screens, and social life, sleep can quickly fall to the bottom of the list, but it’s one of the most important parts of your child’s overall development. Sleep […]