As a licensed professional counselor and play therapist working with children ages 3-10, my work focuses on supporting children and families through trauma, adjustment, family issues and ...

If you’re like most parents, you want your child to feel safe and comfortable in their own skin. And the best way to do that is by making your home a safe space where kids can explore who they are, ...

Designing pediatric healthcare spaces presents unique challenges, primarily because of the emotional impact these environments have on young patients and their families. Hospitals and healthcare ...

Not every expression of love requires a dramatic gesture or major celebration. In fact, children often feel most loved in quiet, consistent moments that demonstrate care, attention, and presence. Kids ...

In two previous posts on the topic of raising secure children, I discussed the importance of your children developing a secure attachment with you and a sense of security within themselves. The third ...

Growing up with emotionally immature parents leaves marks that are subtle but lasting. Instead of providing steady comfort, they may have been unpredictable, dismissive, or too absorbed in their own ...

Amina Yousaf does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

When scary events happen, children need honest conversations, emotional safety, and tools to calm their bodies, so fear doesn ...