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Can Acupressure Tapping Help My Anxious Kid?
EFT Tapping, Infographics, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Parenting Tools, Free Resources Katherine Milani EFT Tapping, Infographics, Mindfulness, Anxiety, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Parenting Tools, Free Resources Katherine Milani

Can Acupressure Tapping Help My Anxious Kid?

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping is a gentle, evidence-based method. The bilateral stimulation of acupressure points through tap can help us process complicated thoughts and feelings, and reinforce affirmations. The technique combines focused thinking with sensory activation to rewire thought and behavior patterns.

Learn more and print our FREE guide.

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Help Kids Prepare for the Holidays
Conversation Starters, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Free Resources, Child Therapy, Parenting Tools Katherine Milani Conversation Starters, Social Skills, Behavior Management, Free Resources, Child Therapy, Parenting Tools Katherine Milani

Help Kids Prepare for the Holidays

Parties, events, and traditions around the holidays often alter our daily routines. This can be especially disruptive to kids who struggle with mental flexibility. With anticipated disruptions in mind, try our holiday preparedness conversation starters to promote social skills, confidence, problem-solving, and emotional regulation by helping kids feel heard, understood, and excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.

Preparedness in kids (and adults!) contributes to overall well-being and can significantly reduce dysregulated feelings and behaviors.

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How to [Realistically] Face A Bully
Self-Esteem, Counseling Ideas, School Counselors, Bully, Free Resources, Parenting Tools, Worksheet Katherine Milani Self-Esteem, Counseling Ideas, School Counselors, Bully, Free Resources, Parenting Tools, Worksheet Katherine Milani

How to [Realistically] Face A Bully

When working with victimized kids, it can be helpful to talk about preserving their “light” over confronting the bully. Some kids feel empowered to stand up to their bully, but many lack the social supports and/or confidence to successfully navigate a confrontation. In these cases, remind them that they don’t have to do anything except shield their light.

We have collected 10 of our free printable resources to help kids find their light and build self-esteem.

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How To: House Rules
Free Resources, Parents, Family Therapy, Parenting Tools Katherine Milani Free Resources, Parents, Family Therapy, Parenting Tools Katherine Milani

How To: House Rules

By identifying house rules in terms of “dos” and “don’ts,” kids (and adults!) can benefit from clear boundaries and expectations. Read on to access our free printable PDF to outline household “dos” and “don’ts,” and use this tool to promote respect, cooperation, and accountability at home.

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