Pure Grace Counseling & Wellness, PLLC

05/20/2026

More things are caught than taught at home

This is why it is so important to heal your wounds as a parent so that you can mirror the behavior you want your kids to learn

When I work with kids/teens I always tell the parents that there will be work on their end as well. It's a team effort ❤️

It's also okay If you mess up because guess what, you get to then teach them that we are human, mistakes happen and how to repair (apologize etc...).

Let's learn how to raise healthy kids!

05/06/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚💚

05/01/2026

It's May! 💚💚

04/30/2026

Summer sounds fun… until your child is melting down over being “bored” by day 3 😅

The truth? Kids don’t just lose school in the summer…They lose structure, predictability, and emotional anchors. 😕

And that can feel really overwhelming.
If your child is:
✔️ More irritable
✔️ Struggling with sleep
✔️ Extra clingy or withdrawn

It might not be behavior… it might be transition stress.😵‍💫

A simple rhythm + intentional connection can make all the difference.💕

As a counselor this is something I help with a lot

Setting clear expectations and discussing them among everyone is key! 💯

Read more on this in my blog 👇🏽 😊

As the school year winds down, many families look forward to slower mornings, fewer obligations, and more freedom. Summer often feels like a well earned exhale. However, for many kids and teens, especially those who are sensitive, anxious, or neurodivergent, the transition into summer isn’t always...

04/16/2026

It’s easy to treat parenting like a series of fires to put out or chores to complete.😵‍💫

But Nehemiah 8:10 reminds us: “The joy of the Lord is our strength.” 🙌🏼

Parenting with joy isn't about having "perfect" kids or a mess-free house. It’s about:
✨ Seeing your children as blessings, not burdens (Psalm 127:3).
✨ Choosing gratitude in the middle of the tantrum/hard stuff
✨ Finding strength in God's grace when your own patience runs dry.

Today, take a deep breath. Look into their eyes. Smile. Your joy is a reflection of the Father’s love for them—and for you!

04/03/2026

Simple ways to discuss Good Friday and Easter with your kids, no matter their age

You can even print these off and use them as a coloring page 👍🏼

So thankful for Good Friday 🙌🏼
He is risen! 🥳

04/01/2026

New Blog post 💥

Test season is here (STAAR etc...) and for many kids, that means anxiety is too.

But here’s the truth:
Most kids aren’t just afraid of the test,
they’re afraid of what it means.
✨ “What if I’m not good enough?”
✨ “What if I disappoint my parents/teachers?”

As parents, we don’t have to add pressure to help them succeed. We can be the calm, safe place they come back to. ❤️

Try this today:
Instead of asking “How did you do?”
Ask → “How did you feel?” "What was it like?"
Then remind them of where their true identity comes from and it's definitely not a test! Connection builds confidence. 💙

👇 I created a helpful blog post to explore this topic further

Spring brings a lot of things. We have longer days, blooming flowers, and for many families… testing season. If you’re a parent, you may already feel the shift. More homework. More pressure. More conversations about performance. And for many kids, more anxiety.Test anxiety is real and it doesn.....

03/26/2026

Connection before correction helps with regulation 👍🏼

However, if as parents we also are dysregulated during a child's tantrum or a teens outburst then we cannot teach them anything.

Learning to regulate yourself will help children mirror that behavior and will help you be able to help regulate them

The goal is to match their high energy with your calm energy

I'm here to help! Schedule a consult today

03/18/2026

I cannot stress enough, connection before correction (unless the child is in immediate danger). 💯

The graphic sums it up beautifully❤️

Save it and use it 👍🏼

03/11/2026

Remember, your kids model more of what they see than what they hear 👍🏼