Chrysalis Children's Center

Chrysalis Children's Center We are a branch of Northeast Iowa Behavioral Health located in Decorah, Iowa. We provide behavioral health services to youth and families.

11/15/2025

End the week with connection!
Try one of these quick, screen-free family activities tonight:
🎨 Draw your “week in pictures”
🎶 Have a 5-minute dance party
🍪 Bake or mix a snack together
These small, joyful moments build lasting bonds and help kids unwind after a busy week. 💫

11/13/2025

Ask your child: “What’s one thing you’re thankful for today?”
Gratitude helps kids shift focus from what’s hard to what’s hopeful.
Whether it’s a friend, a pet, or their favorite snack — noticing small joys strengthens emotional resilience. 🌻

11/12/2025

Check in with your child using this fun 1–5 scale:
🌈 5 – Feeling awesome!
🌤️ 4 – Pretty good
⛅ 3 – Okay
🌧️ 2 – Not so great
⛈️ 1 – Having a tough day
Let them point to their number with a finger or color. It opens the door for honest talks and helps normalize emotions. 💭

11/11/2025

Children don’t always say what they feel, but they show it through behavior.
Try saying:

“It seems like you’re feeling frustrated. Do you want to tell me about it?”
When we name emotions without judgment, we help kids build trust — and emotional vocabulary. 💬🦋

11/10/2025

We have added a second psychiatric provider to our team at NEIBH!
Please help us welcome Kimberly Hunt, PMHNP-BC.

11/10/2025

Let’s start the week with a pause 🌤️
Encourage your child (and yourself!) to take 3 slow breaths — in through the nose, out through the mouth.
Ask: “What’s one thing you’re looking forward to today?”
Small mindfulness moments help kids begin their week grounded and confident. 💛

11/05/2025

🪱 Worry Worm Wednesday!

Have you heard of “Worry Worms”? They remind kids that worries can be talked about — not bottled up.

What’s one little thing that helped YOU calm your worries this week? 💬

11/01/2025

🦸‍♀️ Every kid has a superpower — kindness, courage, curiosity, or creativity!
What’s your child’s superpower today? Comment below! 💥

10/31/2025

Mindful Moment Game

🌟 Challenge your child (or yourself!):
Find…
👀 5 things you see
👂 4 things you hear
🤲 3 things you can touch
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste
Grounding can turn chaos into calm. 🧘‍♀️

10/30/2025

💛 Gratitude turns an ordinary day into something special.
Try this with your kids: name 3 things you’re thankful for before bedtime tonight.
You’ll be surprised how it changes your mood! 🌙✨

10/29/2025

💬 Today’s Kindness Challenge:

1️⃣ Say one nice thing to yourself.
2️⃣ Say one nice thing to someone else.
3️⃣ Draw or write about how it made you feel!
Kindness is contagious — spread it around like confetti! 🎉

10/28/2025

“Big Feelings” Reminder
💭 Kids have big hearts — and sometimes, big feelings too!
At NEIBH, we help children learn to express emotions in healthy ways through play, art, and conversation. 💛
Let’s remind our little ones: it’s okay to talk about it.

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219 W Water Street
Decorah, IA
52101

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