November 18, 2024

Executive Functioning Coaching

By: Caitlin Miller, M.Ed. Executive functioning (EF) refers to the set of cognitive skills that help individuals plan, organize,...

November 08, 2024

Stress in Children & Teens

Stress in Children & Teens Gretchen Hunter, PhD As we enter the school year routine children and parents report...

October 21, 2024

Using Gestures to Increase Communication Skills

By: Lydia Stimpson Before children say their first words, they communicate with you. One of the ways we interact...

October 15, 2024

Gross Motor Halloween Activities for Kids!

By: Chelsea Mihm, DPT Spider Web: Balance Activity Using duct tape, painters tape, or chalk outside make a large...

October 07, 2024

Communicating with Children about Traumatic Events

Written By: Christine Schwab Traumatic events happen to children more than people realize, including shootings, violent fights, environmental disasters,...

September 30, 2024

The Importance of Communicating with Children about Feelings

By: Anna Tamburello, M.Ed., LCMHCA, MT-BC Typically, when you ask a child how they are feeling, they may just...

September 18, 2024

Limit Setting: The A.C.T Method for Better Behavior

By: Brandyn Street, LP Misbehavior is a normal part of childhood, but it can still be stressful for both...

September 13, 2024

Stuttering in Kids: The Visible and Hidden Aspects of Stuttering

Written By: Mary Claire Burge Stuttering is a multifaceted speech disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, but its...

August 29, 2024

The ADHD Iceberg

Written by: Christine Schwab, LCMHCA An estimated 7 million (11.4%) U.S. children aged 3–17 years have ever...

Play Therapy for Kids – Pineville & Charlotte, NC

By: Jennifer Cobb, MC, LCMHC When I became a parent, there was a lot I didn’t know. When my...

August 15, 2024

5 “Cool” Summer Activities

Five “Cool” Activities to Add to Your Summer Bucket List By: Chelle Stoneburg We all know Charlotte can get...

July 23, 2024

Summer Transitions

By: Sydney Alencewicz Are you ready for some summer fun? School’s out, and it’s time to soak up the...

July 17, 2024

How to Stay Proactive with Mental Wellness Over the Summer

By: Christine Schwab, LCMHCA When summer hits, children are often excited and ready to have more free time- on...

July 02, 2024

Using Music to Bond and have Positive Interaction with Your Child

By: Anna Tamburello, M.Ed., LCMHCA, MT-BC Music is often used for recreation, entertainment, and coping, but it also serves...

June 24, 2024

Use it or Loose it this Summer

Use it or Lose it this Summer: Fine Motor Skills By: Elizabeth Brooks, OTD, OTR/L Try these 5 FUN...

June 14, 2024

Summer Fun!

Summer Fun! By: Kathryn Wright, OTR/L Hey there, parents! Are you ready for some summer fun? School’s out, and...