The Kid's Therapy Center Valley City

03/04/2026

Omega-3 fatty acids are foundational for both heart and brain health. They support circulation, cognitive development, and emotional balance.

nutraMetrix® Heart Health™ Essential Omega III Fish Oil with Vitamin E provides purified EPA and DHA with added vitamin E for stability and quality. For families working on mood, attention, or overall wellness, choosing a high-quality source matters.

Learn more about this product and how it fits into a holistic wellness plan through our health and wellness resources.

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03/03/2026

We’re delighted to introduce Kourtney Smith, MS, LPC, whose extensive work with children, teens, and adults shapes her empathetic, individualized approach at The Kids Therapy Center. She combines creative, integrative techniques to support clients in navigating mental health challenges with confidence and care.

03/02/2026

Children do not access their thinking brain when their nervous system feels overwhelmed. In those moments, behavior is shaped by stress responses. Understanding fight, flight, freeze, and fawn helps shift the focus from correction to regulation.

When adults respond with steadiness and clarity, children gradually learn how to regulate their own responses.

To read more about how the amygdala influences behavior and what to do in the moment, visit our blog, “Flipping Your Lid: When the Amygdala Takes Over” https://loom.ly/7LKKXkg

03/01/2026

✍️ Have you checked out our new blog: Flipping Your Lid. When the Amygdala Takes Over.

🧠 "Every time you stay steady in their storm, you are wiring resilience into their brain."

💻Website: https://www.thekidstherapycenter.com/post/flipping-your-lid-when-the-amygdala-takes-over

Most of the time, your child isn't giving you a hard time. They’re having a hard time. And what’s happening in their brain explains why.

02/27/2026

Crisp air calls for crisp wings. 🍗 These Chicken Wings are marinated to perfection, then air-fried or grilled until golden and crunchy. Simple, savory, and perfect for autumn nights in, tailgates, or sharing around the table. Every bite brings comfort with a little extra crunch. 💥

02/26/2026

Embarrassment can show up fast and loud… tears, yelling, shutting down. But underneath is a nervous system reacting to feeling exposed or unsafe.

Instead of minimizing it (“It’s not a big deal”) or rushing to fix it, try pausing with your child. A calm voice, soft eye contact, or even saying “That felt hard, huh?” helps restore their sense of safety.

That’s what builds trust and emotional resilience.

02/25/2026

Mental health and physical health are deeply connected.

At TKTC, families can explore how nutrition, detox practices, and daily habits may influence emotional well-being. Our wellness consultations offer a whole-body approach to supporting your child’s needs with practical, personalized tools.

📍Learn more about our holistic services at kidsneedwellness.com

02/24/2026

We’re honored to highlight Haley Schmitt, MS, LPC, who brings a calm, caring presence to her work with children, teens, and adults at The Kids Therapy Center. She offers a creative and supportive space where clients can feel safe, express themselves openly, and grow through life’s changes with confidence.

02/23/2026

Kids who can name their emotions are more likely to manage them.

When we give them the words, we’re giving them a tool — one that helps them pause, notice what’s happening inside, and choose a better response.

That’s the power of emotional language.

🧠 Read more in our latest blog: https://loom.ly/XloXk4c

02/20/2026

😋Happy food Friday! Today we homemade loaded fries!

What would you put on your fries? 🍟

02/19/2026

We have a firm belief that the genetics we are born with can be positively influenced by our lifestyle, and there ARE things we can do to help every child be their best self. This is why we created our Wellness Program. Find out more here and check out all of the information under our Holistic Services dropdown:

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02/19/2026

Disappointment is a hard but necessary feeling for growing up.

It teaches flexibility, resilience, and how to cope when things don’t go our way. But that doesn’t make it easy especially for kids who had their heart really set on something.

Instead of rushing to fix or distract, try validating first: “I can see how much you were looking forward to that. It makes sense you feel upset.”

Then offer tools for moving forward: “What would help you feel a little better right now?”

🧩 Every hard feeling is a chance to build emotional strength. With your support, they’ll learn how to sit with discomfort and find their way through it.