Tools for Understanding
An Overlooked Tool to Understanding Kids: Their Exaggerated Behaviors
Kids hide their emotions by acting the opposite to how they feel, a sign that they have very strong, unwanted feelings they need help with.
The Basics
Tools for Understanding
A Key Technique Therapists Use to Figure Out Kids
Figuring out kids is rarely easy or obvious. Child therapists have a helpful technique which anyone can (and should!) use.
A Kid’s Mindset
Kids and Play: What’s Really Going On
The real meaning behind a child’s play: to express and vent feelings. Figuring out their play helps parents better understand their child.
Narratives
The Narratives Others Hand Down to Us
Sometimes we pass down unhealthy narratives to our children without realizing it. Here’s how to recognize and prevent this from happening.
Tools for Understanding
Drawing Out the Story
Drawing with your child is an excellent way to better understand what’s going on inside your kid. Therapists often use this tool, and so can you.
A Kid’s Mindset
Why Young Children (Have To) Think We’re the Best
Kids need to believe parents are near-perfect. It’s awesome for parents, but it can create some serious dilemmas (and issues) for children.
