Have you ever told your child not to cry or said, "Don't be sad"? It's a common instinct for loving parents who want their children to be happy. But the truth is, being happy 100% of the time is ...

When kids feel bombarded by difficult emotions, they may feel a sense of helplessness, as if there is nothing they can do to pull themselves out of the storm. As parents, we know effective strategies ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Schools, therapists, and organizations that work with kids are noticing more challenging behaviors in kids. The Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health notes that kids ...

Today’s kids are growing up in an environment filled with constant stimulation. We’re all juggling jam-packed schedules, digital distractions, and a world that often feels louder and more reactive ...

When toddlers melt down and teens snap back, it’s natural for us to have emotions. Some parents feel overwhelmed or out of control. Others try to push their emotions away. Emotions, after all, can be ...

Have you ever felt flooded? I don’t mean “water in your basement” kind of flooding… I mean emotional flooding. It’s when your emotions take over and overwhelm you. Flooding makes it difficult to think ...