10/28/2025
All day, kids and teens move through spaces that ask them to hold it together — to sit still, follow rules, manage big feelings, and fit into expectations that don’t always leave room for who they are.
By the time they get home, they’re done holding it in.
The tears, the snapping, the silence — it’s their body’s way of saying, “I’m safe now. I can finally let go.”
Not only is it hard to see your child have such big feelings — it can also be draining.
Many parents find themselves walking on edge, anxious about what might unfold when the backpack drops at the door.
You’re not failing for feeling that way. It’s human. You’re holding a lot, too.
As parents, it can be painful to be the place where everything unravels — especially when your own nervous system is already tired.
But it’s also a reflection of trust. Home is where kids can fall apart because they know you’ll help them find their way back to calm.
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At Maternal Health Niagara, Michelle, MSW, RSW, understands this balance.
Her experience supporting children and youth within the school system has given her a deep understanding of how much pressure young people carry — and how connection, not correction, helps them regulate and rebuild.
She supports kids (8+), youth, and parents in exploring new ways to understand and respond to these hard moments — with compassion, attunement, and tools that meet each child (and parent) where they are.
💻 Virtual sessions available across Ontario.
You’re not alone in this. The meltdowns, the distance, the anxiety — they’re part of a story that can soften with understanding and support.
