Crystal Driggs, M.Ed, Licensed Professional Counselor

11/03/2025

To be the calm in our children's storm can be one of the most challenging parts of parenting.

We often just "want them to stop" especially if we are in public and with company, which can trigger us and put us as parents in "crisis mode", matching or surpassing our child's energy which usually only elevates their frustration.

If we can learn to bring our energy/response down when theirs goes up, that is the start of co-regulation, and that's where the magic can lie ❤️

10/20/2025

My office buddy today ❤️

10/07/2025

This. Focus on repair. Even the best parents makes mistakes. Practicing repair not only strengthens your relationship with your child, it models how to take responsibility for actions, and acknowledging how our actions may impact others.

Tania Johnson | September 27th, 2025 Even the most loving parents will have moments of stress, distraction, or disconnection. We all raise our voices,

09/23/2025

We all have different sensory needs and regulation tools that work better than others. What works best for you? what works for your kids?

What regulation strategies work best for you? Here are some ideas:

https://www.theottoolbox.com/zones-of-regulation-activities-2/

https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-coping-strategies-for-kids/

09/17/2025

09/11/2025

I start seeing clients at my new office next week!! I have openings for some afternoon and morning appointments for NEW clients!

DM me for more info and/or to schedule a free consult 😊

08/03/2025

EXCELLENT ARTICLE AND GRAPHIC ABOUT HOW EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIOR CAN BE THE RESULT OF AND UNDERLYING ISSUE

"Observing the behavior of an anxious child is sometimes like looking at the tip of an iceberg: underlying the anxious behavior are layers of emotions and experiences."

08/02/2025

A couple weeks left to practice those daily executive functioning skills!

Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC | Original Post This article was originally published on ImpactParents.com and is reposted here with permission. Take

07/31/2025

It's never "just playing" its always communication, processing, and learning ❤️

06/26/2025

“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.” quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn.

This quote beautifully aligns with core executive functioning skills. Practicing mindfulness strengthens attention control, supports emotional regulation, and builds inhibition, which is the ability to pause before reacting.

Being present “on purpose” mirrors the intentional thinking behind skills like planning, self-monitoring, and task initiation. And when we model nonjudgmental awareness, we help kids reflect on their choices without shame. This is an essential part of learning and growing executive function skills.
🧰Mindfulness tools: https://www.theottoolbox.com/mindfulness-for-kids/
🧰Inhibition tools: https://www.theottoolbox.com/easy-ways-to-improve-impulse-control/

05/14/2025

It's "Maycember!" The school year is winding down, older kids are in the midst of state testing and end of year stress, there are celebrations, holidays, and so much going on for everyone in the family.

Guess what? The adults aren't the only ones feeling the stress, decrease in patience towards younger siblings will probably occur as well as overall chaos.

What can you do as parents to help? LAUGH. Find time to laugh and play with your kids. I promise an increase in laughter will also equal an increase in patience and emotional regulation for everyone. Try it 😉