Puckett Child and Family Therapy

06/10/2025

05/31/2025

05/22/2025

Why us mothers can love with all of our heart!

Chimera is a word for a mythical beast. It also describes what happens inside a mother's body, at the cellular level.

04/04/2025

💜 So true, it’s also very brave and a courageous thing to do. 💜

04/02/2025

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and I just want to say this:
You don’t have to change to be worthy of love. You don’t have to mask, shrink, or shape-shift for anyone.
Your authentic self is something to celebrate.
As many of you know, I have guardianship of my autistic brother. As a kid, I didn’t have the words for it, but I felt the difference like the stares, the judgment, the quiet exclusion and to avoid that, I think our mom kinda - not hid us away - but maybe tried to shield us? Which lead us to not doing a lot of things out in public. As an adult, I see how much of that was rooted in her fear and worry of misunderstandings. It's hard to go out when acceptance isn’t guaranteed.

The first year I had guardianship of my brother we went to our first movie together because there's nothing to hide. Autistic people deserve to be accepted and welcomed in public spaces (and everywhere). Take. Up. Space.
So here’s to acceptance. Not just for April, but always.

03/25/2025

✨ 5 Ways to Help Your Child Regulate Their Nervous System ✨

When kids feel overwhelmed, they need support, not just discipline. Try these simple regulation techniques:
🌬️ Deep belly breathing (like blowing up a balloon)
🤸‍♂️ Jumping or stretching to release energy
🧸 Holding a weighted stuffed animal or blanket
🎶 Listening to soft, rhythmic music
🥤 Sipping warm water or chewing crunchy snacks

Which one helps your child the most? Comment below! 👇💬

03/03/2025

I am excited and can't wait for the kids and teens to hear and play this in my office. A steel tongue drum. Such beautiful sounds. The healing art of music. 🌼🌷

02/08/2025

Yes indeed!
From Ellie Middleton “How To Be You”