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Child Therapy Boston Counseling and Social Skills for Kids and Teens Social Skills Group Therapy
Individual, sibling, family, and group therapy for children and adolescents.

Social Skills Groups for schools and agencies. Consulting and supervision for professionals. Workshops and parent training.

10/15/2026

We celebrate it all here at Child Therapy Boston! Remember those small wins are equally as important as the big wins! Cherish them all and we are excited to celebrate with you!

Happy Birthday, Bella!We are so grateful for you and all you do for our team and our clients. We hope you have the best ...
10/15/2026

Happy Birthday, Bella!

We are so grateful for you and all you do for our team and our clients. We hope you have the best day ever!

Everyone please wish Bella a Happy Birthday!

Wise Words Wednesday: Friendships Take Time ❤️We spend so much time helping our kids navigate friendships, but here's so...
10/14/2026

Wise Words Wednesday: Friendships Take Time ❤️

We spend so much time helping our kids navigate friendships, but here's something worth remembering: adults are still figuring out friendships, too!

Making new friends, finding your people, keeping up with busy schedules, or feeling like you fit in doesn't magically get easier when we're grown-ups. Sometimes we need a little reassurance that we're not the only ones figuring it out.

Our kids learn so much by hearing us talk about our own friendships. When we model putting ourselves out there, being a good friend, and accepting that connection takes time, we show them that friendship is something we continue to learn throughout our lives.

💬 Three things we can say out loud:

- “I'm hoping to get to know some of the other parents better. Making new friends takes time, so I'm going to keep showing up and see what happens.”

- “I haven't heard from my friend in a while. I'm going to reach out and see how they're doing. Friendships take effort from both sides.”

- “Sometimes I feel like everyone else has their people figured out, too. I'm reminding myself that meaningful friendships take time to grow.”

Our kids don't need us to have a perfect social life. They need to see that building connections takes effort, patience, and a little courage.

Because finding your people isn't a race and there's no deadline for belonging. ❤️

💬 Teen Tuesday: Friendships Are Still Settling InA few weeks into the school year, you might think everyone has found th...
10/13/2026

💬 Teen Tuesday: Friendships Are Still Settling In

A few weeks into the school year, you might think everyone has found their people, settled into their lunch tables, and figured out where they fit. But friendships can take time. ❤️

New classes, shifting friend groups, changing routines, and the pressure to find your place can make those first few weeks feel complicated.

Your teen might be wondering:
🤔 Who am I sitting with at lunch?
💭 Do I fit in with this group?
😬 Why does it seem like everyone else has already found their people?

A gentle reminder: friendships take time, and there’s no deadline for finding your people.

If your teen opens up about feeling unsure, try listening without immediately jumping into problem-solving. Let them know that finding their place can take time, and they don't have to figure it all out at once.

Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is remind them: You don't have to belong everywhere to find where you belong. ❤️

It's 7:42 PM.We're winding down.The kitchen is finally clean-ish.I'm thinking about sitting on the couch for approximate...
10/13/2026

It's 7:42 PM.

We're winding down.
The kitchen is finally clean-ish.
I'm thinking about sitting on the couch for approximately 11 minutes.

And then I hear…

“Mom, I need poster board for tomorrow.”

TOMORROW?!

When were you planning to tell me this?
When the assignment was given?
Yesterday?
Literally ANY TIME BEFORE NOW?!

Now we're on a late-night field trip to find poster board like it's a rare and endangered species. 😂

I found the library book.Before the due date.Not three weeks late.Not buried under someone's bed.Not discovered in the b...
10/12/2026

I found the library book.
Before the due date.

Not three weeks late.
Not buried under someone's bed.
Not discovered in the backseat after the fine showed up.

FOUND. RETURNABLE. ON TIME. 📚

I don't want to brag, but I'm basically the CEO of household organization today.
Let's not get carried away. Tomorrow is a new day. 😂

🔦 Family Fun Friday: Flashlight Walk 🍂Who says the fun has to end when the sun goes down? 🌙After dinner, grab some flash...
10/09/2026

🔦 Family Fun Friday: Flashlight Walk 🍂

Who says the fun has to end when the sun goes down? 🌙

After dinner, grab some flashlights, throw on a cozy sweatshirt, and head out for a little nighttime adventure around the neighborhood!

🔦 Bring your flashlights. Everyone gets their own if you have enough!

🍁 Look for fall treasures. Colorful leaves, acorns, pinecones, and interesting shadows.

🦉 Listen for nighttime sounds. Can you hear crickets, owls, rustling leaves, or something else?

🎃 Spot Halloween decorations. Count the pumpkins, skeletons, and spooky displays along the way!

👀 Notice something new. Look for things you might walk right past during the day.

Keep it short, keep it fun, and let the kids lead the adventure!

No complicated plans. No supplies to buy. Just a little fresh air, curiosity, and time together. ❤️

Your neighborhood looks a little different after dark. What will you discover? 🔦✨

10/08/2026

When you need a particular toy for a session but another therapist is mid-play...

Wise Words Wednesday: Sometimes We Need Food First, TooWe spend a lot of time reminding our kids to eat, drink water, ge...
10/08/2026

Wise Words Wednesday: Sometimes We Need Food First, Too

We spend a lot of time reminding our kids to eat, drink water, get some sleep, and take a break…

But our kids also benefit from seeing us do those things for ourselves.

Maybe you've had a long day and you're tired, hungry, overstimulated, and suddenly everything feels WAY more annoying than it should. 😂

Instead of just pushing through, let your kids hear you recognize what you need.

💬 Things we can say out loud:

“I'm realizing I'm really hungry, and I think I'll feel better after I eat something.”

“I've had a long day and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. I'm going to grab a snack and take a few minutes before I tackle the next thing.”

“I'm a little cranky right now, and I think I need food before I try to solve this problem.” 😂

When kids hear us take care of our basic needs without shame, they learn to notice their own.

Sometimes self-care is a bubble bath. Sometimes it's deep breathing. And sometimes…it's a sandwich. 🥪❤️

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992 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA
02492

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Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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