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Recent Blog Posts


Fun Fall Counseling and Social Emotional Learning Activities
Explore engaging fall counseling and social-emotional learning activities for Autumn, Halloween, and Thanksgiving!


Shout Out Book to Boost Teacher and Staff Morale
This post explains how to create a shout out book that boosts teacher and staff morale. You’ll find easy steps for assembling a printable book, inviting colleagues to write positive messages, and sharing it during meetings or common spaces. This simple tool helps build a culture of gratitude and connection in schools.


How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Topics: Practical Tips and Book Recommendations
Talking to kids about tough topics like illness, addiction, or loss can feel overwhelming. This guide gives you clear, compassionate tips for having those hard conversations—with book recommendations and exactly what to say, so kids feel safe, supported, and understood.


How to Make a Fidget Bracelet with a Free Executive Functioning Planning Sheet
This post breaks down how to write S‑M‑A‑R‑T IEP and treatment plan goals for social emotional and mental health support. You’ll learn what makes goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time‑bounded, and see clear examples using real student scenarios. It also explains how to select supports, collect measurable data, write objectives and collaborate with families and teams.


How to Write S.M.A.R.T. Social-Emotional, Behavioral Health, and Mental Health IEP & Counseling Treatment Plan Goals
This post breaks down how to write S‑M‑A‑R‑T IEP and treatment plan goals for social emotional and mental health support. You’ll learn what makes goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time‑bounded, and see clear examples using real student scenarios. It also explains how to select supports, collect measurable data, write objectives and collaborate with families and teams.


Cultivating Social-Emotional Skills in the Summer: Fun Activities for Families
Celebrate summer as a chance for families to grow together. This post highlights fun, meaningful activities—storytelling nights, pen‑pal projects, nature walks, community service, and more—that strengthen communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and connection. These shared experiences make SEL feel simple, joyful, and part of everyday summer life.


How to Create a Calm & Professional Therapist Instagram Feed Without Spending Hours Design
This post explains how therapists can design a calm and professional Instagram feed without spending hours on graphics. You’ll learn simple tips like choosing a cohesive neutral color palette, using consistent fonts and a few select templates, batching posts in advance, and reusing stories or reels. It also covers thoughtful captions, scheduling tools and branding choices that reflect your values while saving time.


Grit and Perseverance Videos and Activities for Kids
This post provides videos and hands on activities to help kids build grit and resilience. You’ll find a custom grit social story alongside animated stories, TED videos, songs, scenarios and games. These resources model perseverance by showing how real people and characters face challenges, keep learning, and reach their goals.
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