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When Everything Feels Like Too Much For children with anxiety and ADHD, a list of responsibilities can quickly feel overwhelming. ADHD can make it difficult to organize, prioritize, estimate how long something will take, and know where to start. Anxiety can add worry, fear of making mistakes, or the feeling that everything needs to be done right now. When these challenges happen together, a child may shut down, avoid tasks, become frustrated, or say, "I don't know where to

Understanding the signs, effects, and different presentations of ADHD is crucial to allowing us to better help our children. Moreover, these characteristics can differ between our boys and girls, making it important to understand these differences to adjust our expectations and support.

Children today are growing up in a world where technology is a part of everyday life. Phones, tablets, social media, online games, and group chats can be wonderful ways for children to connect with friends, express themselves, and have fun. But unfortunately, these same platforms can also become places where bullying happens. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying does not necessarily stop when a child leaves school. A hurtful message, embarrassing picture, or mean commen

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children and adults. It is characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. There are three presentations of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and a combination of these two presentations. Those with ADHD may have difficulties communicating verbally about their emotions. Play offers an avenue for those with ADHD to express themselve

Halloween can be an exciting time for children, filled with costumes, decorations, candy, and trick-or-treating. However, for some children, especially neurodivergent children, Halloween can also bring sensory challenges and unexpected situations that may feel overwhelming.

October is National Bullying Prevention month, highlighting a persistent problem in schools and communities across the country. Adults play an important part in creating a safe environment where kids and teenagers can openly communicate about experiences of being bullied or witnessing bullying happen to someone else.

Talking with children about suicide can feel daunting, but calm, age-appropriate conversations can build trust, reduce shame, and help children feel safe asking for support. Learn how to explain death and suicide at different ages, respond when a child says “I want to die,” and know when to seek professional help.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. A reminder that children and teens can struggle with overwhelming emotions, too. Play therapy gives kids a developmentally supportive way to express feelings, build coping skills, and strengthen connection with parents. If you’ve noticed changes in your child’s mood, behavior, or relationships, reaching out to a play therapist can be a meaningful first step toward support and hope.

From working with many children across various contexts and backgrounds for many years as Registered Play Therapists (RPT), our team at Alora Therapy and Wellness believes in the power of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). While there are many ways, we may be able to deliver services and connect with your child, evidence, experience, and real-life stories guide us to this method to brighten futures for our families. What is CCPT? CCPT is a style of therapy designed for chil

What is Limit Setting? You might wonder, what is limit-setting and how do I do it? Limits are set when they are needed, such as when a child presents with an unwanted behavior or challenging need. All children deserve to know that they are safe and in predictable environments. Safety and predictability encourage growth and healing for children as they develop. One way of achieving this is with limit setting. We also want to recognize that limit setting does not mean that you