Longing , Loss & Love This Holiday Season The excitement of presents and Christmas is all wrapped up. The activities checked off the list. As the excitement fades, its very likely that the big feelings will rise! This holiday season has been...
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HELP… My child has regressed during this Covid time at home! “ I’m so worried, my kiddo was totally potty trained and is now wetting” “ I don’t know, my thumb sucker is back, I thought we kicked that habit” “ Our awesome sleeper is coming into...
Read moreStaying regulated as parents is the most important way that we can ease anxiety in our children. This is not easy to do during this overwhelming and uncertain time. The COVID-19 pandemic has created anxiety in all of us. Anxiety wears us...
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Summer is coming to a close and the backpacks have been bought as you await the back to school excitement, newness, anticipation and for some even some back to school anxiety. Having worries for back to school for our children is totally...
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Connecting with our kids related to their feelings can give insight into what we can do to prevent holiday stress, meltdowns and overall dysregulation. The holidays are often a time with many commitments, changed routines and sensory overload!...
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Back to School. Those words can be loaded with STRESS- for us as parents and for our littles! While fun, sometimes the newness and the things that need to be done can be STRESSFUL and dysregulating for our emotions. SO, we’ve put together some of...
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Summer Vacation Is On It’s Way! Children are counting down the days and parents are maybe counting them in other ways. What will I do with the kids all summer? Yes, even the FUN things, can be stressful. The heat, the sun and the high...
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Our Growing Roots Team has grown and we are excited to work with you! On May 1st, we welcomed Sara & Kara. Sara & Kara are seasoned Play Therapists that bring expertise and tremendous heart with them to Growing Roots Therapy. They will be...
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Is spring here? It is hard to tell these days in this prairie climate. There is still some snow on the ground and the weather is completely unpredictable. However, according to the calendar, it is indeed spring! Spring is a great time for growth...
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“My heart is always with your heart” This is one of my favorite statements and one of the biggest lessons I focus on teaching parents to use with their littles when dealing with anxiety. I often see parents and children for anxiety related...
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At Growing Roots Therapy, we can help with a wide variety of areas. From everyday parenting, to changes, to the really deep hard stuff where parents, children (youth) and families need someone to walk with them through life’s storm and life’s...
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A New Year of New Beginnings With a new year comes new beginnings and new opportunities to GROW. As parents and child caregivers, we are always seeking ways to help our children develop, be comfortable in their own skin and work through life’s...
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