When “Doing Well” Isn’t Feeling Well: Perfectionism and Burnout in Kids and Teens
Some kids look like they’re thriving on the outside. They get good grades, follow rules, meet expectations, and rarely cause…
Big Feelings Between Siblings: Supporting Emotional Regulation and Fairness at Home
Sibling relationships can be some of the most loving and some of the most challenging connections children experience. One moment…
When Anxiety Looks Like Avoidance: Understanding What Kids Are Really Communicating
When children refuse to go to school, procrastinate endlessly, shut down during homework, or say “I can’t” over and over,…
When Friendships Change or End: Helping Kids Cope With Social Loss and Rejection
Friendships are a central part of childhood and adolescence. For kids and teens, peers are not just companions, they are…
Supporting Bilingual and Immigrant Youth Through Stress and Change
As a licensed social worker who has worked in schools as a mental health counselor, I have had the privilege…
Between Childhood and Adolescence: Why the Transition to Middle School Is So Hard
The move from elementary school to middle school is one of the biggest transitions in a child’s life, yet it…