Sense of Calm Counseling

06/25/2026

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

06/17/2026

Creating affirmation bracelets allows children to make positive messages they can carry with them each day—reminders of their strength, kindness, bravery, and worth. 💛

Sometimes, the words we wear become the words we believe. ✨

06/17/2026

Real Life > Electronics

Finally, summer break is here! For many kids, summer means freedom, sleeping in, and endless opportunities for fun. For parents, it often means trying to keep everyone entertained, active, and somewhat sane while hearing "I'm bored" at least a dozen times a day. As a play therapist, I oft

06/08/2026

The beauty of sand tray—

06/04/2026

Grounding is the practice of using your senses to connect with the present moment—finding calm in the here and now. When emotions feel overwhelming, grounding can help bring your attention back to what is happening around you, creating a greater sense of safety, balance, and calm.

05/24/2026

Little hands, creating gentle reminders of self-worth that bloom within 💛 In a calm little moment, kids are soaking in so much more than we realize — the words, the tone, the energy… all of it slowly becomes the voice they carry within.

“I am kind.”
“I am smart.”
“I am funny.”
“I am enough.”

Soft, steady reminders like these help little ones build confidence, self-worth, and a kinder inner voice — one petal, one breath, one quiet moment at a time ✨