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More practical, evidence-informed guidance for the real emotional and social situations children face.
When Parents Disagree About How to Respond to Big Feelings
Practical steps for when parents disagree about how to respond to big feelings: what to notice, what to say, and how to build a safer, more usable
Circle of Control vs. Acceptance of Uncertainty: When to Use Each Tool
Practical, developmentally respectful guidance on circle of control vs. acceptance of uncertainty: when to use each tool, with examples, decision steps,
How to Validate a Child’s Feelings While Still Holding a Limit
Practical steps for how to validate a child’s feelings while still holding a limit: what to notice, what to say, and how to build a safer, more usable
A Coping Statement vs. Positive Affirmation: What Makes It Believable?
Practical, developmentally respectful guidance on a coping statement vs. positive affirmation: what makes it believable?, with examples, decision steps,
How to Stop Repeated Debates About a Family Rule
Practical guidance on how to stop repeated debates about a family rule. Learn what to notice, what to say, and how to build a safer, more usable
Problem-Solving vs. Thought Checking: Which Skill Does the Child Need?
Practical, developmentally respectful guidance on problem-solving vs. thought checking: which skill does the child need?, with examples, decision steps,
How to Repair After a Parent Yells
Practical guidance on how to repair after a parent yells. Learn what to notice, what to say, and how to build a safer, more usable
How to Adapt One CBT Worksheet Across Ages 6–12
Practical, developmentally respectful guidance on how to adapt one cbt worksheet across ages 6–12, with examples, decision steps, adult language,
How to Praise Effort Without Creating More Performance Pressure
Practical steps for how to praise effort without creating more performance pressure: what to notice, what to say, and how to build a safer, more usable
CBT Skills for Ages 10–12: Autonomy, Nuance, and Realistic Thinking
Practical, developmentally respectful guidance on cbt skills for ages 10–12: autonomy, nuance, and realistic thinking, with examples, decision steps, adult
How to Handle Different Rules Between Parents and Grandparents
Practical steps for how to handle different rules between parents and grandparents: what to notice, what to say, and how to build a safer, more usable
CBT Skills for Ages 7–9: Concrete Evidence and Small Experiments
Practical, developmentally respectful guidance on cbt skills for ages 7–9: concrete evidence and small experiments, with examples, decision steps, adult