Tantrums are hard, but when you understand where they are coming from- it becomes much easier to work through.

Helping to build a child’s self-esteem is a critical part of parenting.

Identifying emotions may not be as straightforward as it seems.

Although it may feel as though it should be obvious, signs that you are raising a happy, well- adjusted child are not always immediately clear.

Research states that by the time children reach puberty, one out of every five will have clinical-level anxiety.

Many children have anxieties and fears, and they may even feel sad and hopeless at times.

Play-therapy is something that can be utilized at all ages and has been proven to help those who have trouble expressing their thoughts and feelings.

Talk-therapy isn’t always the right fit for someone.

Children, like adults, go through difficult times in their lives and may require assistance, counseling, or simply someone to listen.

Starting a child in therapy is not always easy for parents to discuss. Because of the stigma associated with therapy and treatment, many parents want to put it off.

Sand tray play therapy is a type of expressive therapy. It uses sand in a tray along with miniatures to allow the user to create their own microcosm. A microcosm is a term used to describe the little world that’s created by an individual.

If your child has experienced loss, it can be very helpful to work with a child therapist. They have the skillset to help them process their thoughts and emotions.

In play therapy, there are a million different ways to participate. Session length and frequency will depend on the individual and how well they respond to this type of therapy.

Play therapy gives clients freedom within a structure. Here, they can explore their emotions and process unresolved trauma in time.

The World Technique is another option for those looking to explore sand play. This technique is a nonverbal approach involving the use of miniatures.

The therapist treats the individual, knowing that the process of sand tray therapy will allow the person to find the answers that are already within them.

Sandplay therapists will focus on the unconscious and provide the individual a judgment- free, protected space as well as the opportunity to communicate nonverbally.

Encouraging physical activity at a young age will help shape how our young ones view exercise.

We have all said or done something we have later regretted during a child’s tantrum. Learning from these experiences is what matters most.

Most children won’t have the words or the self reflection skills to communicate to you that they are experiencing anxiety. It’s important to be able to recognize the signs of anxiety in children.