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The Secret Life of the Transition Meltdown
Many kids fall apart emotionally after school or custody transitions — not because they’re misbehaving, but because their nervous systems are overwhelmed. Learn about resistance collapse, how to recognize it, and how to support your child with empathy, regulation tools, and practical guidance for every age
Alexa Griffith
Jun 194 min read
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When Kids Lie: What’s Really Going On (and How to Keep Your Cool)
When kids lie, it’s not because they’re “bad.”
It’s because, in that moment, telling the truth doesn’t feel safe. 💔
Lying is a survival strategy — and when we meet it with connection, not punishment, we help our kids build the courage to be honest.
Learn why lying is more about felt safety than character — and how to use your X-ray vision goggles to see the need beneath the behavior
Alexa Griffith
May 125 min read
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When Smart Kids Feel Stuck: How Perfectionism, Pressure, and Disconnection Are Hurting Gifted Children — And What Parents Can Do
Giftedness doesn’t shield kids from emotional struggles. Learn why perfectionism, pressure, and disconnection are rising among high-ability children—and how you can help your child build resilience, self-compassion, and a sense of mattering.
Alexa Griffith
May 64 min read
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When Kids Don’t “Know Their Place”: Reframing PDA Through a Therapist’s Lens
Kids with a PDA profile often don’t recognize traditional social hierarchies—respect isn’t given based on age or authority, it’s earned through connection. This can leave adults feeling disrespected or flabbergasted, but PDAers aren’t trying to be rude—they’re trying to stay safe. Power-over approaches trigger threat responses. True connection happens when power is shared, not imposed.
Alexa Griffith
Apr 225 min read
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You're Not Too Sensitive—You Might Have RSD (And No, You're Not Making It Up)
If you’ve ever spiraled after a short text, cried over constructive feedback, or thought someone’s silence meant you did something wrong—you might be dealing with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. And no, you're not too sensitive. You’re wired for deep care. 💛
Alexa Griffith
Apr 163 min read
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The Cost of Disconnection: A Look at Netflix Adolescence Through the Lens of An Adolescent Therapist And Mother
Jamie’s story is a cautionary tale, but it doesn’t have to be a universal one. If we shift the focus from self-esteem based on achievement t
Alexa Griffith
Mar 285 min read
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Understanding How Children Grieve: A Guide for Loving Adults
Sometimes the unimaginable suddenly becomes very real. Grief isn’t just for grown-ups. Children grieve, too, though it often looks differen
Alexa Griffith
Mar 34 min read
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Play Therapy: How Kids Heal Through Play
Play therapy isn’t about “fixing” a child. It’s about creating a safe space where they can feel seen, heard, and understood—so they can heal
Alexa Griffith
Feb 34 min read


Happy Traumaversary
As a therapist I was very familiar with how trauma works and what to expect. However, I still felt like I could lose my grip.
Alexa Griffith
May 24, 20206 min read
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