CACTS Counseling

08/28/2026

Teachers, we hope the first month back to school has been a successful one! Thank you for all you do for kiddos everywhere.

08/24/2026

Want to leave your kiddos a little suprise? Try writing them a lunchbox note. You can even stick it in their pencil box if they don't take their lunch to school. Try it!

08/18/2026

Name the feeling for them. Model how to talk about and deal with their feelings.

08/13/2026

Fall groups are here - Sign up today!

08/10/2026

Parents often prepare backpacks but forget to prepare emotions.

07/31/2026

It's the end of July. How have you made this summer meaningful to you?

07/23/2026

You can’t control everything that happens around you, but you CAN control how you respond.

You can control your effort, your choices, your boundaries, your attitude, and the way you treat yourself and others.

When life feels overwhelming, focusing on what you can control can make all the difference. 💛

07/19/2026

07/14/2026

Mental exhaustion in children doesn’t always look like being tired.

It can show up as irritability, meltdowns, lack of motivation, trouble focusing, or withdrawing from others.

Sometimes behavior is a child’s way of saying, “I’m overwhelmed.”

💛 Look beyond the behavior and lead with connection.

Behavior is Communication!

07/11/2026

Recognizing feelings—big or small—is an important skill for both kids and adults 💛

So tell us… what’s your weekend vibe?

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