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Why Adults Need Play Too: The Importance of Play for Adults
The importance of play for adults extends far beyond simply having fun. Play can create opportunities for stress recovery, creativity, connection, curiosity, and enjoyment. Learn why adults still need play and how to bring more of it into everyday life.
Erika Gilmore
Aug 119 min read
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What Is Emotional Regulation? (And Why Everyone Talks About It)
Emotional regulation doesn't mean being calm all the time. Learn what regulation and dysregulation actually look like, how co-regulation helps children develop emotional skills, and practical ways children and adults can navigate big feelings.
Erika Gilmore
Aug 108 min read
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Back-to-School Isn't Hard for Every Child in the Same Way: Understanding Anxiety at Every Age
Back-to-school anxiety isn't one-size-fits-all. From preschool separation anxiety to college transition stress, learn how anxiety changes with each developmental stage and discover practical ways to support your child with confidence and compassion.
Erika Gilmore
Aug 64 min read
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Why "Good Kids" Often Struggle the Most with Anxiety
Some children with anxiety are the ones who seem to have it all together. Learn how perfectionism, people-pleasing, and masking can hide anxiety, the subtle signs parents often miss, and how to support your child with confidence and compassion.
Erika Gilmore
Aug 54 min read
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Helping Children Transition Back to School: Simple Strategies That Make a Big Difference
Help your child transition back to school with practical therapist-approved strategies, including bedtime routines, emotion check-ins, and easing school anxiety.
Erika Gilmore
Aug 54 min read
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