Plain-spoken writing from Hannah on children, teens, and the parents who love them.
"No one played with me." A San Jose child therapist on what it usually means, what to say back, 7 steps for this week, and when it is more than a rough start.
How to stop homework meltdowns: a San Jose child therapist on why homework turns into a daily fight, 8 steps for tonight, what not to do, and when to get help.
Is back to school anxiety normal? A San Jose child therapist on what it looks like, how long it should last, 6 things to do this week, and when to get help.
Still crying at school drop-off? A San Jose child therapist gives 7 steps for the car door, what not to do, what is normal by age, and when it is separation anxiety.
A free printable letter your child fills out for their new teacher, from a San Jose child therapist. What it asks, why it works, and how to do it together.
Meet Bailey Verhulst, ASW, play therapist for autistic and neurodivergent kids, tantrums, and early trauma at Your Therapy Nook in San Jose and Redwood City. Trained in AutPlay. Saturdays available.
Meet Sabrina Yglesias, AMFT, a Spanish-speaking child and teen therapist in San Jose. Child therapy, teen therapy, and parent coaching fully in Spanish or English, and how to start.
What to do when your child hits or lashes out at you: how to stay safe, keep yourself regulated in the moment, and know when to bring in more help.
A San Jose child therapist walks through building a family safety plan for when behavior turns unsafe: triggers, prevention, and what comes after a crisis.
How to choose a child therapist on the Peninsula: why specialization matters, questions to ask, red flags, and how to tell when you have found the right fit.
Your Therapy Nook is now open in Redwood City. What we offer families on the Peninsula: play therapy, teen therapy, parent coaching, and how to get started.
A San Jose child therapist reviews Pixar's Hoppers: the themes that stood out, which kids it suits, and what she is taking back into the therapy room.
A play therapist explains why sessions look like ordinary play, what is actually happening in the room, and what change tends to look like over time.
What play therapy is, what it is not, and why children ages 3 to 10 work things out through play. For parents weighing whether it fits their child.
Why small things set off big meltdowns, what is usually underneath them, and which common reactions make things worse, from a San Jose child therapist.
Signs of a struggling child that are easy to miss, why advice and discipline often fall short, and when it makes sense to see a child therapist.
A child therapist rethinks Elf on the Shelf: what the naughty or nice message teaches kids, how shame takes root, and what to do if you retire the elf.
How to talk with your child about mental health at any age: opening the conversation, answering questions honestly, and when to bring in more support.
What 15 minutes of focused time a day can do for your connection with your child, with simple ways to use the car ride, dinner, and the bedtime routine.
Five myths about anxiety therapy for children, from quick fixes to fears of labels, and how therapy with a San Jose child anxiety therapist really works.
Six truths about seeing an anxiety therapist in San Jose for kids: how child anxiety therapy works, where parents fit in, and why asking for help is not failing.
Five family rituals a child therapist recommends for steadier days, from predictable mornings to dinner check-ins and repairing after hard moments.
Answers to the questions parents ask most about anxiety therapy for kids in San Jose: signs, how it works, how long it takes, cost, and your role in it.
What to expect when your child sees an anxiety therapist in San Jose: the first session, how ongoing sessions work, and how parents stay part of it.
Eight questions to ask before choosing an anxiety therapist for your child in San Jose, covering experience, methods, parent involvement, and progress.
How to find an anxiety therapist in San Jose for your child: where to look, what experience matters, questions to ask, and why connection counts most.
Ways to help an anxious child at home, from steady routines to modeling calm, and how to tell when it is time to see a child therapist in San Jose.
Why parents belong in their child's therapy, what involvement actually looks like, and how to support the therapy at home without becoming the therapist.
How to tell your child they are starting therapy: words that make sense at their age, ways to frame it well, and what to say if they push back.
The difference between a child therapist and a child psychologist: training, what each one does, and how to tell which kind of help your child needs.
Six low-pressure places in San Jose where kids can slow down and play, from Happy Hollow to Vasona Lake, recommended by a local child therapist.
Four reasons parenting in San Jose feels so hard, from academic pressure to long commutes, and what a local child therapist suggests can help.
Five truths about pediatric play therapy in San Jose: how it works, who it helps, how parents are part of it, and why kids actually enjoy coming.
A San Jose play therapist takes on five myths, from 'it's just playing' to 'it's only for severe problems,' and explains what play therapy really does.
Common questions about play therapy in San Jose, answered: what it is, who it helps, what sessions look like, how long it takes, and what it costs.
Six truths about child therapy in San Jose, including why it is more than talking, why specialization matters, and why starting early helps.
Eight myths about seeing a child therapist in San Jose, from 'therapy will cure my child' to 'it's only for troubled kids,' and what is actually true.
What to expect when your child starts therapy in San Jose: the first session, how a plan comes together, and how parents stay involved throughout.
Straight answers to common questions about child therapy in San Jose: how long it takes, how you will know it is working, and what your part in it is.
Questions worth asking a child therapist before you commit, from how they build trust to how progress is measured, for parents raising kids in Silicon Valley.
A parent's guide to interviewing a play therapist in San Jose: what to ask about experience, methods, parent involvement, and how progress is measured.
Where to look for a play therapist in San Jose, from directories to pediatrician referrals, what the first consultation covers, and how to choose well.
When your child does not seem to care about consequences: a San Jose child therapist explains what is underneath and what tends to work better.
What to do when your child snaps 'I don't need help': why refusing help ties to self-esteem, and ways to support them without taking over the task.
Signs your child might need therapy, from mood changes to sleep trouble, and the life events where extra support helps, from a San Jose child therapist.
A San Jose child therapist compares the main types of therapy for kids, from play therapy to CBT and sand tray, and how to tell which fits your child.
How to handle your child's meltdowns without a power struggle: co-regulation, catching the buildup early, and reading what the behavior is telling you.
An interview with Alex Ly, a Bay Area trauma therapist working with adults in Fremont and online across California, on how he approaches trauma work.
Three ways to help your child through transitions and new experiences: talking it through early, validating their feelings, and checking in with yourself.
A play therapist explains what play therapy is, how it helps children work through feelings, and what it looks like in session, from board games to art.
Four ways to help an anxious child: talk through what is coming, ask instead of assuming, hand them some control, and know when to get more help.
How to talk with your child about death: honest words that fit their age, what grief can look like in kids, and when a child therapist can help.
How to manage your child's screen time without a nightly battle: teaching self-control, planning family activities, and modeling balance yourself.
Five ways to support your child through a divorce, from how you share the news to keeping routines steady across two homes, from a child therapist.
