Understanding overwhelm, executive functioning, and why getting started can feel so hard Have you ever looked around at everything you need to do and thought: “Why can’t I just get myself to do it?” The laundry is piling up. Your inbox is full. You have three things you need to remember for your child’s school, […]
The Anxieties of Transitioning: Helping Kids and Families Navigate Back-to-School Changes
There’s something about the start of a new school year that can feel both exciting and overwhelming. A new teacher. A new classroom. A new school building. New expectations. New friends. A new level of independence. For some children and teens, these changes bring excitement and anticipation. For others, they can bring worry, irritability, sleep […]