You may have heard the words neurodiversity and neurotypical more often lately in schools, on social media, or during therapy or medical appointments. But what do these terms actually mean? Understanding these concepts can help reduce fear, confusion, and stigma—especially for children and families navigating a new diagnosis. Image Credit:Anna Bergbauer What Does Neurotypical Mean? Let’s start with neurotypical . The word neuro comes from the Greek word neuron , meaning ne

Discover how 'Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge' aids in helping children learn about dementia and social skills through a heartwarming story.

Author: Ann Hodgman Themes: Anxiety, Mindfulness, Coping Skills, Autism, Developing Perspective, Parenting Age Recommendation: Elementary School through High School Summary :  One Bite Won't Kill You  is a cookbook, subtitled: "More than 200 recipes to tempt even the pickiest kids on earth...And the rest of the family too." I recommend this book not because of the recipes, even though they are great, but because it helps families start a conversation about the power struggles

Photo by Fred Moon on Unsplash You might be asking yourself, “what is Movember?” Or, “why is a therapist writing about Movember? Isn’t that just about men’s prostate cancer and mustaches?” While yes, both of those things are true, Movember is so much more. What is Movember? Movember is primarily to bring attention to various medical and mental health issues that men often face or go unspoken, and to promote longer healthier men’s lives. Movember examines mental health from a

Discover how mindful presence and play can help your child feel seen, connected, and empowered. Listen to one of our therapist's share insights in a podcast today.

Using the Giving Tree to Explore Secure and Insecure Attachments

Do you allow yourself to truly feel your emotions or do you explain them away with therapy speak and intellectual talk?

Learn how social anxiety disorder can challenge student friendships as school begins and what can be done to help manage the disorder.

Discover how The Paper Bag Princess helps kids build social skills, empathy, and resilience. A powerful bibliotherapy tool for parents, teachers, & therapists.

Discover 5 proven therapy success tips. Learn how to set goals, build trust, practice self-care, and make therapy sessions more effective.

Explore The North Star, a powerful children's book used in children's therapy, counseling, and education. Ideal for promoting mental health, self-discovery, coping skills, and personal growth in kids, teens, and adults.

Discover five simple, science-backed ways to stimulate your vagus nerve each day—breathing, humming, mindfulness, movement, and sensory grounding—to reduce stress and enhance resilience.

Discover how “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” helps children build empathy, coping skills, and perspective while validating big emotions.

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Learn how books can help your child process big emotions, build empathy, and navigate life’s challenges—all from the comfort of your lap. Discover the power of bibliotherapy and how to use it at home, one story at a time.

Explore “Todd’s Mindful Adventure,” a children’s book by Stephanie Todd that introduces mindfulness to kids through engaging stories and classroom visits. As seen on Good Things Utah.