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10/23/2025

10/09/2025

🧠 Building Emotional Resilience in Children
Emotional regulation and resilience are skills that can be developed with patience, time, and support. This week, we’re sharing actionable tips to help your child build emotional strength. 💪💚

💬 Emotional Regulation Explained
Kids experience intense emotions, and that’s normal. Emotional regulation is learning to manage those feelings effectively.
With your guidance, kids can develop emotional resilience. 🌊
Remember, it’s a journey.

🌱 Why It Matters
When kids develop emotional regulation skills, they:
✅ Manage stress more effectively
✅ Build stronger, healthier relationships
✅ Develop lifelong resilience
It’s a valuable gift.

👣 Supporting Emotional Growth
Here are 4 ways to help:
1️⃣ Label and acknowledge emotions
2️⃣ Model healthy emotional regulation
3️⃣ Establish routines
4️⃣ Focus on effort
Small actions, significant impact. 💚

💛 You’re Doing Great
You don’t need to be perfect. Your presence, empathy, and consistency are key. Own up to mistakes!
You’re supporting your child’s emotional growth.

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We’re here for you and your family. 💬

03/04/2025

Ways to nurture an authentic self in pre-teen girls:

1. Encourage self-reflection
2. Promote open communication
3. Foster independence
4. Model authenticity
5. Encourage positive peer relationships
6. Support interests and passions
7.Address media influences

02/18/2025

Understanding Mood Swings in Preteens

Navigating the emotional rollercoaster of pr***en years can be challenging for both kids and parents. Mood swings are a normal part of development as pr***ens experience hormonal changes and grapple with new social and emotional experiences.

Here are some tips for parents:

Be patient and understanding: Remember that your pr***en’s emotions are valid, even if they seem irrational to you.

Communicate openly: Encourage your pr***en to talk about their feelings and listen without judgment.

Set boundaries: While it’s important to be understanding, it’s also important to set clear expectations for behavior.

Seek professional help: If you’re concerned about your pr***en’s mood swings or if they’re impacting their daily life, don’t hesitate to seek professional help.

Remember, you’re not alone! Many parents experience similar challenges with their pr***ens. By understanding the causes of mood swings and implementing healthy coping strategies, you can help your pr***en navigate this challenging stage of life.

***enmoods

02/11/2025

By talking about your experiences and feelings, you can start to uncover patterns and connections that you might not have noticed before.

Once you start to make some sense of these hidden thoughts and feelings - where they come from (fear/worry, sense of inadequacy, insecurity) and what purpose they serve (protective/defensive, keep people away, block out memories) - you can work on changing them.

Just becoming aware of these unconscious influences can help you feel more in control and less anxious.

02/04/2025

🌟 Teen Anxiety: Let’s Talk About It 🌟

Check out our latest blog post at www.ChildTherapyChicago.com

Feeling anxious? You’re not alone. Talking about your feelings can be a powerful way to relieve anxiety. Whether it’s with a friend, family member, or therapist, opening up can help you feel understood and supported. Remember, it’s okay to ask for help. 💬❤️

05/09/2024

Helicopter parenting is not a joke. Take a look at the damaging impacts we can have if we do not give our kiddos & teens enough space and freedom.

05/02/2024

How can we talk to our teens about friendship issues? It can be challenging to get your teen to open up about their social lives. The most important thing we can do is make sure they feel seen and heard. Check out these tips to make your next conversation a success!

04/18/2024

How to help young children manage big feelings without the use of screen distractions.

04/06/2024

Child or Teen Behavior Problems, Big Emotions or Anxiety? Free Full Hour Session For Parents, Call Now (312) 768-8746. We Are Play Therapy & Counseling Specialists, All Ages.

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03/12/2024

Spring break is right around the corner. Check out this month’s blog post for some ideas on how to make the most out of your child’s free time and take the opportunity to reset your relationship.

Read the whole blog here: https://www.childtherapychicago.com/2024/03/spring-break-ideas-for-kids-and-teens.html

 

03/08/2024

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Check out npnparents.org for more info!
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