Educating Youth Services

Educating Youth Services EYS also offers academic coaching that focuses on the development of good study skills and habits.

Dr. Simone Phillips, author of Stacy Phipps Faces Her Fears the H-E-R-O Way, is a Licensed Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor who helps families nurture emotional growth through stories, reflection, and connection. Founded in 2012, Educating Youth Services (EYS) was created to help youth to realize their inner strengths and weaknesses through creative expression and mindfulness. The owner of

EYS is a licensed educational psychologist who specializes in conducting psychological and educational evaluations that measure learning strengths and weaknesses and, also, determine if a child has a learning disability. EYS offers weekly group activities that tap creative expression and encourage youth to utilize various forms of art to express themselves. EYS provides specialized group tutoring, academic coaching, mental health counseling, and parent and school consultation. Professional development and training can also be conducted on an individual basis. Assessment types include: Cognitive and Educational Assessments, Behavioral and Social Emotional Assessments, and Academic Assessments. Identification and educational planning for children with ADHD, Conduct Disorder, ODD, Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Learning Disabilities.

According to Thorn's 2025 research, 1 in 5 teens has faced a serious online safety concern most had no name for until it...
07/18/2026

According to Thorn's 2025 research, 1 in 5 teens has faced a serious online safety concern most had no name for until it happened to them.

That gap — between what's happening and what kids have language for — is exactly what puts them at risk.

New on the blog: how online manipulation actually targets teens, why it fools even attentive parents, and what protects kids most. Comes with a free printable checklist.

Link in comments.

According to Thorn's 2025 research, 1 in 5 teens has faced a serious online safety concern most had no name for until it...
07/18/2026

According to Thorn's 2025 research, 1 in 5 teens has faced a serious online safety concern most had no name for until it happened to them.

That gap — between what's happening and what kids have language for — is exactly what puts them at risk.

New on the blog: how online manipulation actually targets teens, why it fools even attentive parents, and what protects kids most. Comes with a free printable checklist.

🔗 Link in the comments.

So many of the children I sit with carry a quiet kind of worry — the kind that shows up as "I don't want to go" or "I do...
07/11/2026

So many of the children I sit with carry a quiet kind of worry — the kind that shows up as "I don't want to go" or "I don't want to try" long before anyone names it as anxiety.

That's the heart of Stacy Phipps Faces Her Fears the H-E-R-O Way.

Stacy is a curious, sensitive girl who finds new things — new friends, new situations — genuinely hard. With the steady support of her therapist, Dr. Simon, she doesn't just "get over" her fears. She learns a simple, repeatable way through them, the H-E-R-O way:

Smile and say "Hi" to a new classmate. Make the "Effort" to ask to play. Show "Respect" by accepting her classmate's differences. "Observe" how her classmate responds.

It's a small sequence, but it gives children something concrete to hold onto in a moment that otherwise just feels big and scary — and it gives parents language for what bravery can actually look like, one small step at a time.

I wrote this book because I wanted children who feel this way to see themselves in a story — and I wanted the parents reading alongside them to have language for what's happening underneath the surface, not just the behavior on top of it.

If this sounds like a child or family you know, I'd love for this story to find its way to them: https://a.co/d/0ggkUb0M

07/08/2026

My children’s storybook is a great resource for children who have difficulty with calming down.

06/26/2026

Nature Has a Way of Slowing Us Down 🦌
This little moment found me on my morning walk.
Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do is simply pause... and notice.
Wishing you a peaceful day.

Every behavior tells a story.When we learn to look beneath the surface, we often discover that what appears to be defian...
06/25/2026

Every behavior tells a story.
When we learn to look beneath the surface, we often discover that what appears to be defiance, avoidance, or emotional outbursts may actually reflect a child who is overwhelmed and struggling to cope.
In this FREE 20-minute parent mini workshop, I’ll share practical insights to help you:
✔️ Recognize the signs of emotional overload
✔️ Understand why behavior is often communication
✔️ Respond in ways that support your child’s emotional well-being
As a bonus, you’ll also receive a Companion Reflection Worksheet to help you apply these ideas to your own family.
💙 Simply scan the QR code to access the free workshop and download your worksheet.
Because when we better understand what’s happening beneath the surface, we can respond with greater empathy, confidence, and effectiveness.
Dr. Simone Phillips
Educating Youth Services
Helping parents understand behavior and support emotional well-being.




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🌞One of the biggest misconceptions about summer is that children need to be busy all day.In reality, many children benef...
06/17/2026

🌞One of the biggest misconceptions about summer is that children need to be busy all day.
In reality, many children benefit from a gentle balance of routine, independence, creativity, movement, and downtime.
The best summer schedule isn’t the one that looks perfect on paper—it’s the one that helps your child feel successful, connected, and emotionally regulated.
What is one thing that has worked well for your family this summer?
🧡Share below and help other parents gather ideas. FamilyRoutines HelpingChildrenThrive SchoolPsychologist EducatingYouthServices RaisingResilientKids

06/17/2026

We are generating a lot of interest in this workshop! Make sure you get registered at no cost!!

06/14/2026

For more than 19 years, I have had the privilege of working alongside children, teens, families, educators, and community members.
Throughout that journey, my work has taken many forms—from psychological assessment and counseling to workshops, educational resources, children’s literature, teaching, and parent education. While the settings and experiences may differ, the mission has always remained the same: helping people better understand themselves, build on their strengths, and reach their potential.
This video is a reflection of that journey, the work I love, and the heart behind Educating Youth Services.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey.
Helping children, teens, and families become who they already have the potential to be. EducationalPsychology HelpingFamiliesGrow

06/11/2026

Have you ever wondered why your child seems to overreact to situations that appear small on the surface?
What looks like defiance, avoidance, or emotional overreaction may actually be a sign that your child is experiencing emotional overload.
I've created a FREE Parent Mini Workshop, What Parents Often Miss About Emotional Overload, to help parents better understand what may be happening beneath challenging behavior and how a different perspective can lead to more effective and supportive responses.
📄 BONUS: Companion Reflection Worksheet included.
Scan the QR code in this video to access the workshop and worksheet.
Helping parents better understand behavior and support emotional well-being—one child, one family, and one conversation at a time.

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East Longmeadow, MA
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Tuesday 3pm - 5pm
Wednesday 3pm - 5pm
Thursday 3pm - 5pm

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