Children’s Counseling
Summer Camp
More than we ever imagined When we began planning our very first Equine Therapy Summer Camps, we hoped children would have fun, learn new skills, and leave feeling a little more confident than when they arrived. What we didn’t expect was just how meaningful the experience would become—for the children, their families, and for us.…
Read MoreHow to Train your Amygdala
This month I thought I would write a review of a children’s book How to Train Your Amygdala by Anna Housley Juster. This would be great to read with your child to learn about the amygdala and to practice the training strategies. Reading it together can build positive connections, building new pathways in the brain…
Read MoreGlass Child
If you’ve ever felt torn between meeting one child’s extra needs and making sure the other(s) feel seen, you’re not alone. Many parents in this situation are doing their best to hold everything together — balancing therapy appointments, medical needs, school supports, and emotional care. Yet, even with all the love in the world, the…
Read MorePart 2 – Quotes about Children
This month I thought I would give you some more of my favorite quotes about children, after all they are our future. And one just for fun from Erma Bombeck: If you would like to read part 1 of our “quotes about children“, click on the link.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Protective Response
In Brain-Body Parenting, Dr. Mona Delahooke explains the concept of the protective response—a child’s instinctive reaction to perceived threats, which often manifests as challenging behavior. Rather than viewing these behaviors as intentional defiance or manipulation, Delahooke urges parents to understand them as nervous system-driven responses rooted in a child’s internal sense of safety. She introduces…
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