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More practical, evidence-informed guidance for the real emotional and social situations children face.
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.
Does Naming an Emotion Help? What Emotion Labeling Can Do
A practical, evidence-informed guide to does naming an emotion help? what emotion labeling can do, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
Executive Function and Emotional Regulation: The Missing Link
A practical, evidence-informed guide to executive function and emotional regulation, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.