Helping kids build confidence in social situations using a holistic approach means looking beyond surface behaviors and considering the whole child: their emotions, sensory needs, communication skills, past experiences, and environment. For many children, social settings like classrooms, playgrounds, or group activities can feel overwhelming, especially when regulation, transitions, or peer dynamics are challenging. A […]
Today’s article is a resource for parents of highly sensitive child using a holistic lens to take a deeper look at what’s happening below the surface. Parenting a highly sensitive child often comes with big questions and even bigger emotions. When a child reacts strongly to social situations, struggles in busy environments, or needs extra […]
Friendships and peer relationships don’t exist in isolation. They are deeply connected to a child’s ability to understand emotions, manage reactions, communicate needs, and navigate social expectations. When children struggle socially, it’s often a signal that they need support in one or more underlying skill areas. This is not to say that they “don’t like […]
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 […]
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 […]
When your child’s behavior starts to feel overwhelming, constant meltdowns, refusal to listen, or sudden outbursts, it’s natural to feel frustrated or even helpless. But here’s something that can change the way you see these moments: Every behavior tells a story. Behavior is communication. It’s how children let us know they are tired, anxious, confused, […]
In our next resource on supporting the whole child, we are covering the topic of social skills and play. This area of development can be a challenge for many children, especially when they struggle in one of the contributing areas. You can download a FREE handout with 10 helpful tips to encourage social skills and […]
When we talk about the skills kids need to thrive in school, at home, and in life, we often think of focus, organization, memory, and the ability to manage emotions. All of these fall under one essential area of development: executive functioning. Executive functioning skills and the whole child is one area that parenting support […]
As parents, we’re juggling meals, laundry, school drop-off, and bedtime routines. Even with those busy schedules, we have the random thoughts of whether or not we’re “doing enough” to support our child’s development. But here’s the good news: you don’t need fancy tools or special programs to help your child grow. It starts right in […]