
08/27/2025
💛 Back-to-School Feelings 💛
👩🏫As the school year kicks off, our kids can carry so many emotions—excited to see friends, nervous about new routines, proud, worried… sometimes all at once.
One of the most supportive things we can do is give them space and options to share what’s on their heart. Some kids open up by talking, others through drawing or playing, and some just need a quiet snuggle to let it out.
Letting them know it’s okay to feel all the feelings reminds them they’re not alone and helps build their confidence for the year ahead.
As a parent of two boys, I understand just how hard it can be to have these talks or to get them to open up to you. Sometimes having a person to talk with is easier. I offer different ways to help them open up such as sand tray therapy, drawing, and legos to name a few. All of these are great for activating their right brain which is where many of our emotions are tucked away. 🌈✏️