Parent Support

A gentle guide for parents and caregivers If your child seems “fine” at school but falls apart the moment they walk through the front door, you’re not alone. After-school meltdowns are incredibly common, especially for children who are sensitive, anxious, neurodivergent (ADHD/Autism), or trying their hardest to cope with school demands all day. They can look like crying, shouting, refusing to talk, snapping at siblings, slamming doors, or collapsing into tears over something

Starting school each day can be hard for many kids. But when mornings become tears, tummy aches, shutdowns, or panic, it may be more than “not wanting to go”. School anxiety is incredibly common, especially for sensitive children, children who worry a lot, or children who feel overwhelmed by social pressure, sensory load, or expectations. The good news is: there are ways to support your child without forcing, shaming, or escalating the stress. This post will help you understa

Starting school or heading back after the holidays can bring big feelings. This blog shares gentle, practical strategies to support kids with back to school nerves/anxiety and help them feel calm, confident, and ready.

Children learn so many things as they grow: how to read, how to solve problems, how to tie their shoes, and how to navigate friendships. But one skillset quietly shapes everything they do, and it’s often the one we talk about the least: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) . SEL is the foundation for how children understand themselves, express their feelings, form friendships, solve conflicts, and handle the challenges life throws their way. These skills don’t appear automatically