List of the most popular hashtags for theme #KIDMATTERSCOUNSELING

"Time in nature is not leisure time; it's an essential investment in our child's health." - Richard Louv⠀ .⠀ Comment your favorite emoji if you agree!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kidmatterscounseling #summertime #summerbreak #schoolsout #nomoreschool #schoolsoutforthesummer #letsummerbegin #playtherapy #playtherapist #childdevelopment #therapylife #playislearning #playmatters #consciousparenting #childhoodunlocked #parenthoodunlocked #parentingadvice #parentingsupport #parentinglife #positiveparenting #gentleparenting #playbasedlearning #therapy #teachyourchildrenwell #earlychildhoodmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness⠀

Being consistent in how we talk and what we teach to our children takes a lot of thoughtfulness, planning, and grit. You’re going to get it wrong sometimes and that’s okay!⠀ .⠀ When you mess up, try saying to your children something like, “I need to do that again. I didn’t want to say that.”⠀ .⠀ Or possibly say, “I can’t keep that promise or punishment I just said. I said that out of anger. I’m going to try my reaction again with and find another way to address your actions.”⠀ .⠀ Consistency is not rigidity or perfection. It takes practice. In fact, making mistakes and asking for forgiveness teaches children what real relationships look like and is an important part of your child’s development.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kidmatterscounseling #parentinglife #parentingquotes #consistencyiskey #childhooddepression #childhoodmentalhealth #mentalhealth #childhoodanxiety #childmentalhealth #bringawareness #parentsupport #parentingsupport #positiveparenting #playtherapy #childtherapist #childtherapy #communication #consciousparenting #earlychildhoodmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #playbasedlearning #therapy #teachyourchildrenwell⠀

"Playtime is precious. Play builds brain pathways for thinking, creativity, flexibility, empathy, and many other lifelong skills." - Heather Shumaker⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Double tap if you love a good playtime session with your kiddos!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kidmatterscounseling #playtherapy #playtherapist #childdevelopment #therapylife #playislearning #playmatters #consciousparenting #childhoodunlocked #parenthoodunlocked #parentingadvice #parentingsupport #parentinglife #positiveparenting #gentleparenting #playbasedlearning #therapy #teachyourchildrenwell #earlychildhoodmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness⠀

"It is a happy talent to know how to play." - Ralph Waldo Emerson⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Stay tuned to our page over the next couple of weeks. We'll be talking more about play therapy, what it is, its benefits, and how to know when it's time to contact a Play Therapist for your child.⠀ .⠀ If you have any questions you'd like us to answer, leave them in the comments below.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kidmatterscounseling #playtherapy #playtherapist #childdevelopment #therapylife #playislearning #playmatters #consciousparenting #childhoodunlocked #parenthoodunlocked #parentingadvice #parentingsupport #parentinglife #positiveparenting #gentleparenting #playbasedlearning #therapy #teachyourchildrenwell #earlychildhoodmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

As a parent, teacher, or any figure in a child’s life, think about preventative ways that you can address mental health issues to create awareness and help them navigate big issues in their lives. Visit your local library and check out books that tackle subjects like anxiety, depression, big feelings, and bullying to assist in supporting your child through a difficult time. . . . . #kidmatterscounseling #playtherapy #childhoodmentalhealth #mentalhealth #childhoodanxiety #childhooddepression #parentingtips #parentingquotes #parentsupport #parentingsupport #positiveparenting #childhoodtherapist #chicagotherapy #consciousparenting #earlychildhoodmentalhealth #bringawareness #mentalhealthawareness #playbasedlearning #teachyourchildrenwell #chicagotherapist

Double tap if you agree!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kidmatterscounseling #chicagotherapist #chicagotherapy #aconfidentcounselor #childtherapist⠀ #childtherapy #consciousparenting #copingskills #counseling #earlychildhoodmentalhealth #familycounseling #familywellness #gentleparenting #individualcounseling #kidstherapychicago #selfimprovement #mindfulparenting

Depression symptoms from a loss of any kind can come in the form of grief. Grief, not just physical death, can come as a result of the loss of a 2 parent home through divorce, moving to a new town, transitions such as a new school or losing a friend group etc… Loss can cause short to long term depressive symptoms. An extensive treatment plan could include getting outside help to learn ways to deal with feelings and exploring helpful medications.⠀ .⠀ Tag a parent whose child is going through a tough time and may need additional help.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kidmatterscounseling #childhooddepression #depressionsymptoms #depressioncauses #childhoodmentalhealth #mentalhealth #childhoodanxiety #childmentalhealth #bringawareness #parentsupport #parentingsupport #positiveparenting #playtherapy #childtherapist #childtherapy #communication #consciousparenting #earlychildhoodmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #playbasedlearning #therapy #teachyourchildrenwell⠀

"When you are hugging a child, always be the last one to let go. You never know how long they need it." - Anonymous⠀ .⠀ Tag a parent to remind them to give their kiddos some extra love today!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kidmatterscounseling #hugsmakeeverythingbetter #hugsomeone #hugsomeonetoday #lovehugs #healinghugs #hugsheal #consciousparenting #parentingquotes #playtherapy #playtherapist #childhoodmentalhealth #childtherapy #childtherapist

Unexplained depression can often present when a child is holding a secret of abuse. Abuse can be physical, emotional, spiritual, or sexual (bullying can fall under emotional abuse). Similarly, prolonged pain from a traumatic event can weigh heavily on a child and cause depressive symptoms as well. For many children, learning coping skills along with problem solving skills in a safe environment can begin to promote a life-giving change. This change over time may be just enough to lift their “black cloud” of depression.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kidmatterscounseling #childhooddepression #depressionsymptoms #depressioncauses #childhoodmentalhealth #mentalhealth #childhoodanxiety #childmentalhealth #bringawareness #parentsupport #parentingsupport #positiveparenting #playtherapy #childtherapist #childtherapy #communication #consciousparenting #earlychildhoodmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #playbasedlearning #therapy #teachyourchildrenwell⠀