Morning Glory Kids Care

08/27/2026

Congratulations to Sarah Stallo, LCSW on completing her Play Therapy with Trauma and Abuse training! 🎉

This training strengthens Sarah’s trauma-informed approach to helping children feel safe, express themselves through play, build emotional regulation skills, and move toward healing. We’re grateful for her continued commitment to compassionate, informed care for children and families. 💙

08/13/2026

Sometimes feelings are easier to create than to explain. ✨

Sand tray therapy gives children a safe, hands-on way to use sand and miniatures to build scenes that may reflect their emotions, experiences, relationships, worries, and hopes. Through play, children can share their inner world in ways that words alone may not capture.

08/07/2026

07/30/2026

Some children don’t find their voice through words — they find it through play. That’s why play therapy can be such a powerful and effective way to support healing, growth, and communication. 💜

07/23/2026

Feeling overwhelmed when trying to manage your child's screen time this summer? You're not alone. Check out these tips and let us know what you think!

06/18/2026

“Your greatest contribution may not be something you do, but someone you raise.”

At Morning Glory Kids Care, we’re honored to walk alongside families in raising little hearts and growing strong futures. 💕

06/11/2026

Screen time looks different at every age, and finding the right balance matters. Our latest blog post goes deeper into how to manage screen time during the summer with practical, age-appropriate tips for families. Read the blog to learn more and support healthy habits all season long: https://www.mgccounseling.com/blog/7v3grwfprbse5xi75e0s38y6pt8dv2

05/28/2026

Co-regulation starts with connection. 💛 When a child is overwhelmed, our calm can help guide their calm. Try lowering your body to their level, softening your voice, modeling deep breathing, offering deep pressure, and moving your bodies together. Small shifts can make a big difference in helping children feel safe, seen, and supported.

05/21/2026

It’s not a child’s job to make sure the bills are paid, keep the family emotionally stable, or take on responsibilities that belong to adults. When a child is expected to care for a parent, mediate adult conflict, manage the household, or become the “little parent,” that can be a sign of parentification.

Parentification happens when a child is placed in a role that’s developmentally too big for them. It can lead to anxiety, guilt, perfectionism, resentment, and difficulty recognizing their own needs later in life. Children need safety, guidance, and room to be kids.

If this post feels familiar, remember: naming it is not blaming anyone. It’s about understanding the burden a child should never have had to carry.

05/14/2026

Helping kids build confidence starts with asking better questions. Instead of jumping straight to answers, we can invite them to think, reflect, and problem-solve for themselves. Small questions can lead to big growth🧠