Little Dove

04/07/2026

04/01/2026

Your child might already be using AI more than you think.

Kids are turning to ChatGPT, Snapchat AI, and other chatbots for advice, emotional support, and even just someone to talk to. And while AI can be a useful tool, it's not equipped to handle a child's emotional development.

Here's what concerns me as a psychologist:
AI doesn't understand context. It can't read body language. It won't notice when something deeper is going on. And it will never say "I think we should talk to your parents about this."

The biggest risk isn't that AI gives bad advice — it's that it becomes a substitute for the real human connection your child needs to develop emotional resilience.

What you can do right now:
— Ask your child what AI tools they use (stay curious, not critical)
— Set boundaries like you would with screen time
— Make sure they know that talking to you will always be better than talking to a bot

If your child is struggling emotionally and you're not sure how to help, we offer free 15-minute consultations — a real conversation with a licensed psychologist.

👉 Book your free consultation: www.littledovepsychology.com

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

You don't need to be a therapist to support your child's mental health. These 5 small, daily habits can make a bigger difference than you think.

The most powerful one? Validating their feelings. When your child is upset, saying "I can see you're really frustrated" does more than "there's nothing to worry about."

It doesn't fix the problem — but it tells your child that their emotions are real and that you're paying attention. That alone builds emotional resilience over time.

If your child is struggling with anxiety, ADHD, or behavioral changes and you're not sure where to start — we offer free 15-minute consultations. No commitment. Just a conversation with a licensed psychologist.

02/23/2026

Thank you for the privilege of presenting to the Eanes Elementary PTO!

Thank you, Dr. Kristin Kroll, for presenting today at our EE PTO Meeting! Dr. Kroll is a licensed psychologist and the Founder of Little Dove Psychology, a virtual psychology practice providing evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and families. With over 18 years of experience in mental health — including roles as a pediatric psychologist and assistant professor at Children’s Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin — she brings deep clinical expertise in child development and behavioral health. We appreciated your incredible presentation, Dr. Kroll!

07/09/2025

Please share with families impacted by the Texas floods

04/01/2025

Thank you for your partnership Heartfelt Dreams!

https://www.heartfeltdreamsfoundation.org/mental-health-counseling/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJY0fVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHahphXAs54L7C3ZKPuN7c0GqN0DpXoEEXpwPTuPrvlf9M63NEpEOtur7fg_aem_YfoqqD1WloykocVTbxX7fg

Mental Health Counseling Heartfelt Dreams Foundation has partnered with Dr. Kristin Kroll of Little Dove Consulting. Little Dove is a team of clinicians who

04/01/2025

Thank you for your partnership Heartfelt Dreams!

Heartfelt Dreams has partnered with Dr. Kristin Kroll of Little Dove Consulting. Little Dove is a team of clinicians who provide evidence - based online psychological and counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults. They specialize in providing psychological services to families impacted by complex and/or chronic medical concerns, including congenital heart defects (CHD).

Heartfelt Dreams Foundation offers two (2) free sessions with Little Dove to CHD Patients.

Little Dove has partnered with Thrizer, an insurance reimbursement company to help patients learn whether they can use their out-of-network benefits for therapy sessions as well as provide support for submitting for reimbursement with these out-of-network benefits. This service is free to patients.

https://www.heartfeltdreamsfoundation.org/mental-health-counseling/

03/25/2025

Happy to announce that Little Dove is now partnering with Thrizer to help patients quickly and easily learn whether they can use any out-of-network insurance benefits for Little Dove services! This applies for all patients, regardless of which of the 42 states they reside in that Little Dove serves!

03/22/2025

Excited to have Dr. Megan Kraenbring Comerford join Little Dove to provide evidence-based virtual psychological services for children, adolescents, and parents!

Little Dove is now proud to offer evening and weekend appointments to help meet the needs of busy families!

10/17/2024

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09/13/2024

Tune in to hear Dr. Kroll as a guest speaker on the Pediatrics Unplugged podcast, hosted by Blue Monarch Pediatrics!

Welcome to another episode of Pediatrics Unplugged! I'm your host, Dr. Timothy Whitaker, and today we have a very special guest, Dr. Kristin Kroll, the CEO and