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More practical, evidence-informed guidance for the real emotional and social situations children face.
Friendship Breakups in Childhood: Support Grief and Boundaries
A practical, evidence-informed guide to friendship breakups in childhood, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
Jealousy After a New Sibling: Helping Without Shaming
A practical, evidence-informed guide to jealousy after a new sibling, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
Perfectionism in Children: A Homework Plan That Reduces Erasing and Avoidance
A practical, evidence-informed guide to perfectionism in children, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
Why Children Say “I Don’t Care” After Conflict
After a conflict, 'I don't care' can feel like a second injury. It may reflect anger, embarrassment, fear of consequences, a wish to end the conversation or something else entirely. The words alone do not reveal the child's motive or capacity for empathy. Respond to what happened without making a particular emotional display the condition for repair.
“That’s Not Fair!” Helping Children Handle Unfairness
A practical, evidence-informed guide to “that’s not fair!” helping children handle unfairness, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
Shame After a Mistake: Help a Child Repair Without Attacking the Self
A practical, evidence-informed guide to shame after a mistake, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
When a Child Shuts Down After a Mistake
Practical guidance for responding when a child shuts down after a mistake, with a clear first step, realistic adult language, and functional measures of progress.
When a Child Refuses to Talk About Feelings
Practical guidance for responding when a child refuses to talk about feelings, with a clear first step, realistic adult language, and functional measures of progress.
Receiving Feedback Without Shutting Down
A practical, evidence-informed guide to receiving feedback without shutting down, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
How to Choose an Anxiety Worksheet for a Child
The most useful anxiety worksheet is not necessarily the one with the most pages or the brightest design. Start with the job it needs to do: help a child notice a body signal, describe a worry, ask for support or plan a manageable action. Then check whether the page fits the child's language, reading and response needs.
Calm-Down Cards: How Many Choices Should a Child Have?
A practical, evidence-informed guide to calm-down cards, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
How to Choose a Feelings Chart That Children Can Actually Use
A practical guide to choosing a feelings chart that children can actually use, with realistic steps, language adults can use, and ways to judge whether the plan is helping.