Wellbeing
The after-school landing zone for children who cannot talk yet
Silence immediately after pickup does not reveal how the whole school day went. Give the transition its own purpose before turning it…
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When a child says everyone hates them
Acknowledge the feeling without accepting every conclusion as a fact. The conversation can move from a broad statement toward a…
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Talking about frightening headlines before bedtime
Begin with what the child has already heard. A short, accurate explanation can answer the question without adding disturbing details…
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A child’s private clinician conversation: helping without hovering
A private conversation can be part of learning to ask health questions. The clinician can explain how confidentiality works in that…
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When a child wants to quit an activity mid-season
Find out what changed before deciding what perseverance should mean. A difficult skill, an unkind peer and simple loss of interest…