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Breathing Through Counseling & Wellness Services strives to assist children from infancy to adolescence in healing, using various therapy modalities including play therapy and other trauma informed care.

06/01/2026

As we head into summer, here’s a gentle reminder for parents: your mental health matters too. 💛

Many parents feel pressure to create the “perfect summer” for their children filled with activities, outings, and endless entertainment. But your child’s summer does not need to look perfect to be meaningful.

When we place unrealistic expectations on ourselves, it can lead to burnout, increased stress, irritability, and emotional exhaustion. Taking care of yourself is not selfish—it’s essential. When your own emotional cup is empty, it becomes much harder to support your child’s emotional needs.

As summer approaches, try to schedule time for yourself, especially if you are your child’s primary caregiver during the day. Reach out to your support system, ask for help when you need it, and make space for activities that help you recharge.

Your child doesn’t need a perfect parent. They need a regulated, supported, and connected parent. 🌱✨

What is one thing you can do this summer to support your own mental health?

05/29/2026

Sleep plays a huge role in mental health — for both kids and adults. 😴💛

When we aren’t getting enough quality sleep, it can impact mood, focus, emotional regulation, anxiety levels, patience, and overall functioning. Creating healthy sleep habits and routines can make a big difference in emotional well-being.

Good sleep hygiene can look like:
✨ Having a consistent bedtime routine
✨ Using the bed mainly for sleep (not homework, gaming, or scrolling)
✨ Limiting screens before bed
✨ Creating a calm and safe sleep environment
✨ Keeping consistent sleep and wake times

Sometimes improving sleep is one of the first steps toward improving mental health. 🌙

What bedtime routine helps you or your child wind down best? ⬇️

School is over, but taking care of your mental health never takes a break 💚Whether this year felt exciting, exhausting, ...
05/28/2026

School is over, but taking care of your mental health never takes a break 💚Whether this year felt exciting, exhausting, stressful, or rewarding — you made it through. Take time to rest, recharge, and celebrate how far you’ve come. Your worth is not measured by grades or productivity. Be proud of yourself. 🌿✨

05/26/2026

Parents’ mental health matters too. 💛

Sometimes we get so focused on caring for everyone else that we stop noticing the signs that we may need support ourselves. Increased irritability, feeling less patient than usual, not wanting to get out of bed, changes in sleep, panic attacks, emotional exhaustion, or not finding joy in things you once enjoyed can all be signs that your mental health deserves attention too.

You do not have to wait until you’re completely burned out to ask for help. If your emotional well-being is impacting your daily functioning, relationships, parenting, or ability to care for yourself, support is important — and you deserve it just as much as your children do. 🌱✨

Checking in with yourself is not selfish. It’s necessary.

What’s one thing you do to support your own mental health as a parent? ⬇️

05/24/2026

Sometimes the signs aren’t loud.
A teen who once smiled all the time may suddenly become distant. Their friend group changes, they isolate themselves more, become secretive, or start acting completely out of character.

These changes don’t always mean “just a phase.” Sometimes they’re silent cries for support.

Pay attention. Check in. Listen without judgment. A simple “Are you okay?” can make more of a difference than you realize. 💚

Let the teens in your life know they don’t have to go through hard moments alone.

Graduation is more than a milestone — it’s an emotional transition. 🎓💚Behind every cap and gown is a story of hard work,...
05/23/2026

Graduation is more than a milestone — it’s an emotional transition. 🎓💚
Behind every cap and gown is a story of hard work, pressure, growth, uncertainty, and resilience.

As you celebrate your accomplishments, remember this:
Your mental health matters just as much as your success.

It’s okay to feel excited, overwhelmed, proud, anxious, hopeful — or all of it at once. Give yourself permission to rest, reflect, and move at your own pace.

You made it this far, and that alone is something to be proud of. ✨

Tag a graduate who needs this reminder today.
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05/23/2026

For preschool and school-aged children, changes in behavior can sometimes be the first sign that they’re struggling emotionally, socially, or developmentally. Changes in toileting, sleep patterns, emotional outbursts, aggression, shutting down, increased anxiety, or behavioral difficulties at school are all important signals to pay attention to.

Checking in with your child’s teacher can also help identify whether they’re noticing changes in the classroom or with peer relationships. Early support matters — and asking for help is never something to feel ashamed of. Reaching out early can help children feel understood, supported, and successful both at home and at school. 🌱✨

05/22/2026

When school routines end, many kids can feel overwhelmed, dysregulated, or anxious because the predictability they relied on suddenly disappears. ☀️📅

Front-loading the day, talking through plans ahead of time, and using a visual calendar can help children feel safer, more prepared, and more emotionally regulated. Even small routines create big emotional security. 💛

Structure doesn’t have to be strict — it just needs to feel predictable. What’s one routine that helps your child feel calm during summer break? ⬇️

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