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Kid-Size Psychology (explaining big ideas in simple ways)Why your brain feels like a volcano sometimes: Because big emot...
11/03/2025

Kid-Size Psychology (explaining big ideas in simple ways)

Why your brain feels like a volcano sometimes: Because big emotions build up like heat. Taking a break, moving your body, or talking it out are ways to release the steam before it explodes.

What happens when you worry: Your brain sends out “danger!” signals, even when you’re safe. Breathing and grounding tricks tell your brain, “We’re okay.”

Why you freeze during stress: Your brain’s “safety mode” gets stuck. You’re not lazy, you’re overwhelmed. Small steps restart movement.

Why you forget things when you’re anxious: Your brain is busy protecting you, not storing information. Once you calm down, your memory comes back online.

Why your body feels weird when you’re nervous: Butterflies, sweaty palms, racing heart— that’s adrenaline helping you get ready to act. You’re not broken, your body’s doing its job.

The more kids understand what’s happening inside, the more control they have over what happens outside 🌿

Let’s talk Inside Out 💛 The best thing about that movie? It shows that all feelings matter.Spoiler alert: Joy tries to p...
11/02/2025

Let’s talk Inside Out 💛

The best thing about that movie? It shows that all feelings matter.

Spoiler alert: Joy tries to push Sadness away, but by the end, we see that real healing happens when we let every emotion have a voice. Kids learn that sadness isn’t something to fix, it’s something to understand.

And that’s a lesson even adults need sometimes.

💛❤️💚💜💙

Halloween may be full of ghosts and ghouls, but sometimes the scariest things are the thoughts we tell ourselves:👻 Spook...
10/31/2025

Halloween may be full of ghosts and ghouls, but sometimes the scariest things are the thoughts we tell ourselves:

👻 Spooky Thought: “Everyone’s looking at me”
🌟 True Thought: “Most people are too busy thinking about themselves”

👻 Spooky Thought: “If I mess up, it’s a disaster”
🌟 True Thought: “Everyone makes mistakes, that’s how we learn”

👻 Spooky Thought: “I’ll never get it right”
🌟 True Thought: “I haven’t gotten it yet”

Dyslexia is one of the most common— and most misunderstood— learning differences. It affects how the brain processes lan...
10/30/2025

Dyslexia is one of the most common— and most misunderstood— learning differences. It affects how the brain processes language, but it doesn’t define a child’s potential.

Early identification and the right support can make all the difference. That’s why comprehensive evaluations and advocacy are such a core part of what we do here at Maitland Mental Health Co.

Here’s to celebrating bright, creative, resilient learners— in October and every month after. ♥️

Comparing emotions to things kids understand1: Feelings are like the weather— sunny days, stormy days, and everything in...
10/30/2025

Comparing emotions to things kids understand

1: Feelings are like the weather— sunny days, stormy days, and everything in between. None of it lasts forever.
2: Emotions are like waves— you can’t stop them, but you can learn to ride them.
3: Thoughts are like clouds— some pass quickly, some hang around, but none last forever.
4: Anger is like a volcano— it builds up pressure until it finally erupts. Learning to cool it early makes all the difference.
5: Worry is like a little alarm system— helpful when real danger’s around, but sometimes it just gets a little too loud.

Helping kids visualize emotions makes those “big feelings” a lot less confusing, and a lot easier to talk about 🌦️

Myth Busting: Kids & Mental HealthMyth 1: “Kids can’t have anxiety”Fact: They can, it just looks different. Sometimes it...
10/28/2025

Myth Busting: Kids & Mental Health

Myth 1: “Kids can’t have anxiety”
Fact: They can, it just looks different. Sometimes it’s stomachaches, perfectionism, or clinginess.

Myth 2: “They’re just being dramatic”
Fact: Their nervous system is still learning how to self-regulate.

Myth 3: “They’re acting out for attention”
Fact: All behavior is communication, not manipulation.

Myth 4: “They’ll grow out of it”
Fact: Some kids do, but many need tools and support to thrive.

Myth 5: “Talking about mental health will make it worse”
Fact: Honest conversations make it less scary and help kids feel safe to open up.

Kids don’t need perfection— they need presence, patience, and understanding 🌿

How to help your child through a meltdown (without losing your cool): Big feelings need calm leadership, not more big fe...
10/27/2025

How to help your child through a meltdown (without losing your cool):

Big feelings need calm leadership, not more big feelings. When your child melts down, think co-regulation first, correction later.

Take a breath, get on their level, and label what you see: “You’re really frustrated right now.” Once they’ve calmed down, THEN you can talk about what happened. You can’t teach a skill when a child’s brain is in survival mode.

Remember: your calm is contagious, even if it takes a few deep breaths (and maybe a silent prayer) to get there 🤪

From a pediatric mental health provider, here are 5 things I wish every teen knew about anxiety. 🦉You’re not broken! You...
10/26/2025

From a pediatric mental health provider, here are 5 things I wish every teen knew about anxiety. 🦉

You’re not broken! Your brain is just trying to protect you. 🧠

2) Anxiety can look like worry, but also irritability or perfectionism

3) Avoiding what scares you makes it louder

4) Movement, breathing, and mindfulness aren’t just coping skills— they’re science

5) Talking about it doesn’t make it worse, it makes it smaller

You don’t have to figure it out alone 💛

If your teen could use more support, we’re here.

Why does mental health check ups matter just as much as physical ones?Let’s talk about: 🗣️We don’t (or shouldn’t!) wait ...
10/25/2025

Why does mental health check ups matter just as much as physical ones?

Let’s talk about: 🗣️

We don’t (or shouldn’t!) wait until we’re sick to go to the doctor— mental health should be the same.

Check-ins help catch stress, anxiety, and burnout before they grow.

They’re not about labels, they’re about learning what you need to thrive.

Your mind deserves the same care and attention as your body.

End of the week check in, how are feeling? 🤗
10/24/2025

End of the week check in, how are feeling? 🤗

Boundaries? Let’s talk about them! How to set boundaries with teachers/friends respectfully? - Boundaries aren’t rude, t...
10/23/2025

Boundaries? Let’s talk about them!

How to set boundaries with teachers/friends respectfully?

- Boundaries aren’t rude, they’re responsible.

You can be kind and assertive at the same time.

Try saying, “I need a minute to think before I respond,” or “I can’t this week, but maybe next time!”

Boundaries teach others how to treat you, while reminding you that your needs matter, too.

You can care about your friends and protect your peace at the same time.If you constantly leave hangouts feeling drained...
10/22/2025

You can care about your friends and protect your peace at the same time.

If you constantly leave hangouts feeling drained or anxious, that’s your cue that somethings off.

It’s okay to take space, stay kind, and still stand up for what feels right to you.

Healthy friendships don’t require shrinking yourself.

If your teen could use more support, we’re here.

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