When we shift our perspective from “How do I stop this behavior?” to “What is my child trying to tell me?”, we open the door to connection and to teaching the emotional skills that will support them for life.

Halloween can be a time of excitement and imagination—costumes, candy, and time spent with friends and neighbors. But for some children, the same things that make the holiday fun can also feel overwhelming...So how can parents help kids enjoy the magic of Halloween while coping with the parts that might be a little too spooky?

Art offers a non-verbal, expressive way to explore what's going on internally.