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How to Manage Jealousy
Jealousy, Counseling, School Counselors, Child Therapy, Mental Health, Parents, Worksheet, Writing Prompts Katherine Milani Jealousy, Counseling, School Counselors, Child Therapy, Mental Health, Parents, Worksheet, Writing Prompts Katherine Milani

How to Manage Jealousy

By encouraging open conversations about why jealousy happens, we can help children develop empathy for themselves and others. Practicing gratitude, focusing on personal strengths, and learning to celebrate the successes of others can turn jealousy into an opportunity for growth.

Read on for a free printable worksheet about jealousy!

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Art Therapy: Emotion Storms
Activities, Adolescent, Anxiety, Art Therapy, Child Therapy, Coping Skills, Counseling, Family Therapy, Grief, Early Childhood Education, Mental Health, Mindfulness, School Counselors, Therapeutic Activities, Parents, Therapists, Psychotherapy Katherine Milani Activities, Adolescent, Anxiety, Art Therapy, Child Therapy, Coping Skills, Counseling, Family Therapy, Grief, Early Childhood Education, Mental Health, Mindfulness, School Counselors, Therapeutic Activities, Parents, Therapists, Psychotherapy Katherine Milani

Art Therapy: Emotion Storms

Looking at a storm through a window allows us to see what’s happening while staying safe inside. In a similar way, this therapeutic art activity gives kids an opportunity to conceptualize, visualize, and explore different emotions from a safe distance. Read on to learn how to do it!

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Family Dinner Guide
Adolescent, Behavior Management, Child Therapy, Counseling, Discipline, Mental Health, Family Dinner, Family Therapy, Parents Katherine Milani Adolescent, Behavior Management, Child Therapy, Counseling, Discipline, Mental Health, Family Dinner, Family Therapy, Parents Katherine Milani

Family Dinner Guide

Gathering for family meals has documented benefits for the mental and physical health of children. Meal planning is out of our scope of practice, but we do have tips and resources to help make family dinners feel more meaningful and connected.

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Best Fidget Toys for Kids
ADHD, Adolescent, Anxiety, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Management, Child Therapy, Play Based Learning, Coping Skills, Counseling, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mental Health, School Counselors, Therapeutic Activities, Therapists, Psychotherapy, Fidget Toys, Sensory Processing Disorders, Classroom Accommodations Katherine Milani ADHD, Adolescent, Anxiety, ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavior Management, Child Therapy, Play Based Learning, Coping Skills, Counseling, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Mental Health, School Counselors, Therapeutic Activities, Therapists, Psychotherapy, Fidget Toys, Sensory Processing Disorders, Classroom Accommodations Katherine Milani

Best Fidget Toys for Kids

Fidget toys can relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and channel excess energy to support productive habits. Fidget toys are particularly beneficial for children (or adults!) with neurodivergent brains (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, etc.) because they provide a physical sensory outlet for suppressed energy.

We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite fidget toys that help kids engage in therapy (also great for long commutes, waiting rooms, or quiet time)!

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How to Talk with Teenagers
Adolescent, Teen, Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, Therapists Katherine Milani Adolescent, Teen, Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, Therapists Katherine Milani

How to Talk with Teenagers

Effective communication during adolescence builds mutual trust, understanding, and respect. This kind of communication allows parents to better recognize cues and attend to the needs of their teenager. Learn more about parent-teen communication and checkout our free conversation starters for teens!

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