The start of a new year naturally makes us want a fresh start: more energy, better moods, clearer thinking, and for many people, fewer digestive issues. What most don’t realize is that all of those goals often start in the same place: the gut.

As we close out 2025, we invite you to sit down together and pause, reflecting with an intentional focus on connection and gratitude. Here are a few ideas to help guide your conversation.

While it’s meant to be a time of rest and connection, many parents notice more meltdowns, irritability, and sleep disruptions once school routines disappear. This isn’t a sign that your child is misbehaving or that you’re doing something wrong. There are real, developmental reasons why winter break can feel especially challenging for kids. Understanding those reasons can help parents respond with more clarity and compassion.

The holiday season is full of cozy sensory moments—twinkle lights, warm drinks, fuzzy blankets, festive music, and delicious smells. But for many kids (and adults), that same sensory richness can tip quickly into overload. Add in the near-constant socializing, disrupted routines, and higher expectations, and even the most joyful celebrations can become overwhelming.

With a little intentional planning, co-parents can help create predictability, reduce stress, and keep the holidays meaningful and magical for their children.

The constant movement and flurry of expectations can easily overshadow the joy, connection, and peace we hope this season will bring. If you find yourself running on empty or feeling more frazzled than festive, you’re not alone.

To a child, playfulness is the birthplace of joy, laughter, safety, and connection. It’s one of the quickest ways to shift a tense moment, build emotional attunement, and strengthen your relationship.

If you’ve noticed your mood dipping as the snow piles up and the days grow shorter, you’re not alone. Many North Dakotans face this seasonal struggle each year. The good news is there are practical, intentional ways to care for yourself and support your mental health during this season.

We can’t protect our children from everything they hear, but we can help them feel grounded, informed, and safe in a world that often feels unpredictable.

The effects of childhood bereavement can be profound, impacting school performance, relationships, and emotional well-being. Yet it’s important to remember that grief itself is not a problem to be solved. It is a natural, human response to loss. Children don’t need their grief “fixed,” but they do need our understanding, honesty, and steady support.

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change, fall naturally invites families to slow down and savor time together. It’s the perfect season to create or renew family rituals—small, meaningful traditions that help children feel secure, connected, and part of something special.

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?

Brainspotting is a gentle, powerful therapy that helps people heal from emotional pain by using where they look to access deep feelings. It can help with trauma, anxiety, stress, and more. For many, it brings long-lasting relief and personal growth.

What if boredom isn’t a problem at all? What if it’s actually essential for a child’s development?

When you're living with depression, even the smallest tasks can feel overwhelming. While professional support is often essential, there are also natural, holistic ways to support your mental health. These strategies are not about “fixing” yourself overnight but about creating a foundation for steadier emotional ground—bit by bit, in ways that honor your current capacity.

If we want our kids to grow into adults who can manage their emotions effectively, it starts with us. So what does co-regulation actually look like in real, messy parenting moments?

Whether it's a toddler resisting sleep, a school-age child waking frequently, or a teen struggling to fall asleep, sleep issues can disrupt the whole household.

Managing sibling conflict is one of the most common concerns we hear from parents. While it’s completely normal for siblings to argue, and while these moments help them learn essential social skills, it can feel relentless. You want a peaceful home, not a never-ending referee gig. Here are some practical strategies to help.

The Kid's Therapy Center is excited to offer Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), a powerful, evidence-based approach designed to support and strengthen the parent-child bond.

The new school year is right around the corner, bringing with it excitement, new friendships, fresh learning opportunities. This time also comes with a few challenges too, like peer dynamics and those inevitable back-to-school germs. As your child transitions into the new routine, here are some simple, thoughtful ways to support their physical and emotional well-being.