Katie Hurley, LCSW
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Nature as Stress Relief for Kids
Playing in nature has a number of benefits for children. No matter where you live, here are some ways to reduce stress and anxiety by going outside.
Helping Kids Communicate With One Another
Frequent practice helps children build their social skills! Help your child learn to be a better communicator, starting at home.
How Do I Know If My Preschooler Has Anxiety?
If you think your child might have anxiety, here are some ways to help them cope.
How to Encourage Your Preschooler to Play Independently
Like most skills, young children need time and practice to learn to play independently. When they do, they also learn to trust their instincts and stretch their thinking.
How to Support Emotionally Sensitive Boys
When your sensitive boy is overwhelmed, help him feel heard and understood while building coping skills and resilience.
How to Help Kids Cope With Disappointment
Disappointment can be a good thing, especially when kids learn how to recover and handle it.
5 Strategies to Help Kids Resolve Conflict
Conflict resolution skills play an important role in healthy friendship development. With a few strategies, kids can become problem solvers in friendships, even when conflict occurs.
Raising Includers: 5 Tips to Help Your Kids Be Kind and Compassionate
When kids learn to empathize with others and show compassion for their peers, being an “includer” becomes automatic. Here are five ways to help your child learn to include others.
Five Ways to Beat Back-to-School Jitters
It’s perfectly natural for even the most enthusiastic child to feel nervous and uncertain. Take these steps to help your child prepare for a new school year.
Summer Challenges for Kids with Sensory Processing Issues
With some preparation and practice, parents can help kids with sensory processing issues enjoy the summer months.
Summertime Solutions: The Benefits of Unstructured Play
Feel free to shed the guilt of creating the “perfect summer.” Research shows that unstructured play is one of the best ways to help your kids learn and grow during the summer months.
How to Foster Positive Sibling Relationships
In fostering the sibling relationship, parents teach young children to show empathy and compassion for others.
