The start of a new school year often brings excitement—new classes, new teachers, and fresh opportunities. But it can also bring stress, especially for children and teens balancing academics, friendships, and big emotions. As therapists who work with kids and adolescents every day, we see how this transition can impact mental health. That’s why we’re sharing our best therapist-approved strategies to help your child return to school with confidence, balance, and resilience.

Feeling the mid-summer slump? Try these therapist-approved boredom busters for kids, teens, and young adults — plus a simple mental health check-in to support emotional wellness all summer long.

Mindful parenting isn’t about being the “perfect” parent. It’s about bringing awareness, intention, and compassion to the tough moments, even (especially) when your child is losing it.

As the days grow longer and warmer and the flowers and trees start blooming, many families turn their attention to spring cleaning. While tidying up closets and organizing bookshelves can be refreshing, there’s another type of spring cleaning that’s just as important—clearing out mental clutter. For kids and teens, a fresh start isn’t just about a clean room; it’s about fostering emotional well-being, reducing stress, and developing healthy habits. Read on to learn how to promote mental wellness this spring.

Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love - love for your family, love for your friends, maybe even love for your favorite sweet treats. And while we often think about showing love to others on Valentine’s Day, it’s just as important today to show love to ourselves! Practicing self-love and self-compassion can boost your mental health, confidence, and overall happiness. Read on to learn how you can love yourself this Valentine’s Day:

As we enter the new year, we embrace the opportunity for a fresh start, and with that come new goals, new adventures, and new lessons to learn! While it’s exciting to see what the year brings, now is also the perfect time to introduce goal-setting to create intention for the year—especially for kids, teens, and young adults.

Here are five practical tips for reducing holiday stress in your children that will help you support your child—and yourself—through this festive but sometimes challenging time.