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Kate Jennings, M.Ed., L.P.C.-Supervisor in Fort Worth, Texas

09/26/2025

Let’s set the record straight: su***de is not a crime. It is not something that is committed.

🐝 The phrase “committed su***de” not only implies that a crime has been committed, but also studies show that this language often deters su***de survivors (the loved ones remaining after a death by su***de) from seeking support.

🐞 No lie, I stop conversations mid-sentence to correct people when they say “committed su***de.” “You mean ‘died by su***de.’ That’s the proper phrasing used now because ‘committed’ implies a crime. Sorry- you were saying? Go on-“

🐝 In Tarrant County we have a great resource, the LOSS Team (Local Outreach to Su***de Survivors) that offers services to families who have lost someone to su***de. Call (817) 733-9123 for more.

🐞 If you are having thoughts of dying or killing yourself, please call 911 or the National Su***de Hotline at (800) 273-8255. In Tarrant County you can call or text (817) 335-3022 24/7.

Interested in learning more? I have a whole Highlight saved above with more info. PM me if you have questions!

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09/25/2025

She teaches me something new every day. 💛
Patience. Wonder. Honesty. The importance of snack timing. Happy National Daughters Day to the tiny teachers who help us grow up, too.

Even as a therapist, I don’t always have the perfect parenting answers—being her mom means I’m learning (and re-learning) every day.

To the parents raising daughters with big feelings and bright minds:
You’re doing holy work. And it’s okay if you’re figuring it out as you go.

09/23/2025

The brain and gut are deeply connected—especially in kids with anxiety, IBD, or chronic abdominal pain. I'll reshare my Reel on this over on my stories, so be sure to watch! 👀

If your child’s “tummy troubles” seem to show up before school, at bedtime, or during transitions, it might be more than just something they ate. And PLEASE hear me, that does not mean "it's all in their heads." (One of my biggest pet peeves!!)

Stress, fear, and emotional overwhelm can live in the body—and for many kids, it shows up in their stomach first.

Therapy can help kids put words to those feelings, understand their body’s signals, and develop tools to calm their nervous system from the inside out.

At The Bug and Bee, we support families navigating the mind-body connection every day. Because healing doesn’t happen in just one direction—it happens when we support the whole child. 💛

09/20/2025

So we've talked about some stats, and we've talked about how to respond when your child talks about feeling hopeless. Now what can you do to help protect your children? Here are a few things.👏🏼

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09/18/2025

Creel Family Philanthropies' Cowtown’s Summer Soirée 2025 is the largest fundraiser benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Dare to Dream initiative, focusing on better outcomes and treatments for children. This event brought CFP's donations to the LLS up to just shy of $2 MILLION DOLLARS!

This month is both Childhood Awareness Month AND Blood Cancer Awareness Month AND Leukemia & Lymphoma Month, and I am so very proud of the incredible work this foundation has accomplished! 💛👏🏼

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09/16/2025

Support in step-families looks different. That’s not a flaw—it’s a strength.

Blending a family means blending stories, routines, relationships, and expectations. It takes time, patience, and intentional care. Pictured here is my own blended family celebrating my half-brother's birthday!

Therapy can help navigate the complex emotions that come with these changes—grief, loyalty binds, confusion, and even joy.
It can also give kids and parents the tools to build new trust, create healthy boundaries, and feel more connected along the way.

There’s no one-size-fits-all for families—especially blended ones. But healing, growth, and connection are always possible. 💛

09/14/2025

Coloring isn’t just fun—it’s regulating! And did you know today is National Coloring Day? (Shoutout to - our favorite coloring banners!)

Slowing down, choosing colors, and focusing on the page can soothe the nervous system and open space for calm connection.

This simple activity can help:
✔️ Reduce anxiety and restlessness
✔️ Improve focus after a busy school day
✔️ Create a non-verbal way for kids to express emotion

Want to try it at home?
✨ Use coloring as a wind-down activity before bedtime
✨ Offer themed coloring pages for kids navigating big feelings (like "back-to-school" or "I miss you" pages)
✨ Sit and color alongside your child—it can be a low-pressure way to reconnect

Coloring is play. Coloring is expression. Coloring is therapy in disguise.

09/12/2025

THANK YOU to our continuously supportive donors for making our first goal happen!...

With you, I have sent a minimum of $1,750 to each of the Heaven's 27 Families who have contacted me and funded therapy for multiple others. 💚

Please help me reach our next goal of $2,000 per family. Their therapy needs are not going to end any time soon, and some are spending up to $1,250 PER WEEK on sessions. Your generosity is not just a drop in the bucket with this fund- it is truly a gift.

09/10/2025

Su***de is the second leading cause of death in kids ages 10–14. That’s a heartbreaking statistic—but it’s also a call to action, and today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

If your child opens up about feeling hopeless or overwhelmed, your response can be a lifeline. You don’t need the perfect words. You just need to be present, calm, and open.

Here’s how you can hold space when it matters most:
✔️ Stay calm and grounded—take a breath before reacting. Your calm helps them feel safe.
✔️ Validate their feelings, even if they scare you. Try: “That sounds really hard. I’m so glad you told me.”
✔️ Ask direct, clear questions: “Are you having thoughts about hurting yourself?” It doesn’t plant the idea—it opens the door for honesty.
✔️ Remove access to harmful items in the home (medications, sharp objects, fi****ms).
✔️ Reach out for professional support. A therapist, pediatrician, or school counselor can help you take next steps.

You’re not alone in this. And your child doesn’t have to be either. 💛

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09/09/2025

Craft turned 9️⃣ years old last weekend and raised over $310,000! It is so surreal to think back of all of the work, sweat, and tears that went into this event coming to life.

🥂 Here's to everyone who continues to support this passion project of mine- bettering the lives of patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Cheers to you, ol' sports!

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09/04/2025

Not all kids say “I’m struggling” out loud.
Sometimes it looks like irritability, stomachaches, shutting down, or picking fights over small things.

September is Su***de Awareness Month—let’s keep learning what signs to look for and how to respond with empathy, not fear.
Because mental health conversations can start early—and they can save lives.

What you can do:
✔️ Check in regularly—even when things seem "fine"
✔️ Listen without judgment or rushing to fix
✔️ Normalize talking about emotions, stress, and hard days
✔️ Know that asking about suicidal thoughts does not increase the risk—it opens the door to honesty and support

You don’t have to do it alone. And your child doesn’t either.

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09/02/2025

At The Bug and Bee, we walk with families facing childhood illness through every part of the journey—from adjusting to the diagnosis to building emotional resilience.

When your child is facing something as big as cancer or a chronic health condition, their emotional world is shifting alongside their physical one. And as a parent, you’re holding so much at once—grief, fear, hope, logistics, and love.

Here are a few things you can do, even when it all feels overwhelming:

✔️ Create emotional check-in moments (like bedtime or car rides) where your child can share without pressure.
✔️ Offer choices whenever possible—like which book to read or what color bandage to use—so they can regain a sense of control.
✔️ Name your own feelings in age-appropriate ways, so they know it’s okay to talk about hard things.
✔️ Ask your care team about mental health support—many hospitals and schools have options you might not know are available.

You don’t have to carry this alone. 💛
We’re here to support your family, wherever you are in the journey.

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