Sense of Calm Counseling

10/07/2026

https://www.senseofcalmcounseling.com/blog/the-fall-break-reset-helping-kids-recharge-without-losing-the-routine

Fall break sounds amazing—no alarms, homework, packing lunches, or rushing everyone out the door. And then a few days in, the kids are fighting, screen time has doubled, bedtime is nonexistent, and someone has said “I’m bored” approximately 1,000 times. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing: ki...

09/30/2026

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

https://www.senseofcalmcounseling.com/blog/are-you-a-bucket-filler

The other day, my daughter came home from school with a simple activity that got me thinking. She had colored a little bucket and on the bottom this was written across it: “I am a bucket filler.” It was a sweet classroom activity, but the idea behind it is one that I think all of us—children a...

07/27/2026

https://www.senseofcalmcounseling.com/blog/when-your-first-baby-starts-kindergarten-its-okay-if-youre-not-okay

07/27/2026

https://www.senseofcalmcounseling.com/blog/when-your-first-baby-starts-kindergarten-its-okay-if-youre-not-okay

There is something about sending your first child off to kindergarten that feels different. You may have been preparing for this moment for years. You've bought the backpack, gotten the supplies together, picked out the first-day outfit, and practiced the morning routine. You've talked about making

07/10/2026

Back to School countdown is on!

07/07/2026

https://www.senseofcalmcounseling.com/blog/back-to-school-countdown-helping-kids-transition-with-confidence

The back-to-school countdown is officially on! While some children can't wait to see their friends, others may be feeling nervous, overwhelmed, or wishing summer could last just a little longer. All of those feelings are completely normal. Here are a few simple ways to help make the transition smoo

06/25/2026

Child therapist’s perspective on gentle parenting and debunking common misconceptions.

Gentle parenting has become a popular parenting approach, but it is often misunderstood. Many people assume it means being permissive or letting children do whatever they want. In reality, gentle parenting is about balancing connection and empathy with clear boundaries and expectations. What Gentl