Bluegrass Behavioral Services for Children

12/01/2025

Why is he acting that way? It’s hard to watch a child struggle and a challenge to understand in the heat of a moment. You hold the best insight to your child. Their behavior is communication. Take the first step and make the move toward healing.

Contact us at 502.603.0020 or message us today to schedule an assessment andlearn how we can help! ❤️

11/29/2025

Is your family putting up your Christmas tree this weekend?🎄 It seems like more and more people already have it up before Thanksgiving! If you are looking for some additional fun things to do while you have some extra holiday time-off, here is a fun checklist you can share and use with your kiddos! ❤️

11/27/2025

Here’s hoping your plate is full, your home is cozy, and you get the big side of the wishbone! 🦃🤞 The entire team at Bluegrass Behavioral Services for Children are deeply thankful for our clients, partners, and especially today, the time we all get to spend with our families. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡

11/21/2025

Replace the word “attention” with the word “connection”. Change your perspective?Kids are often "connection seeking". This mind-shift can make all the difference in the world to help understand what is needed; HELP in connecting, HELP in having the speech skills, HELP in navigating the social skills etc.

You might even find yourself rephrasing it in your mind when others say it. Such an aha moment; with one simple word substitution, people often go from anger and blame to understanding and problem solving.
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11/19/2025

Imagine if your daycare wasn’t just a safe place to play… but also a place where children could receive therapeutic behavioral support without ever leaving the building. 🧩

By bringing therapeutic services into your center, you’re giving families convenience, children early intervention, and your daycare a reputation as a true leader in child development. 🌟 Every child deserves the chance to thrive! 💛🐝 Contact us for more details! ❤️

Bluegrass Behavioral Services for Children offers Therapeutic Preschool and Outpatient Services for Children and Families

11/16/2025

Never underestimate how important you are in your child's life. "Your presence, patience, and responsiveness create the secure base every young child needs to grow confidently, emotionally healthy, and socially ready for the future."

Children under 3 years old do not need socialization with other kids. What they truly need is you. During these early years, the brain is rapidly developing, and the strongest foundation for emotional and cognitive growth comes from secure, consistent interactions with a parent or primary caregiver.

At this stage, a child learns trust, safety, and emotional regulation through your presence, voice, touch, and responsiveness. Playdates or group activities cannot replace the deep attachment and brain wiring that occur when you respond to their cues, comfort them, and engage in one-on-one play.

Simple activities like reading, talking, singing, and gentle play help the brain form connections that will support future social skills. When children feel safe and valued in their relationship with you, they are better prepared to interact with others when the time is right.

Prioritizing quality time and attention in these early years is more important than arranging social encounters. Your presence, patience, and responsiveness create the secure base every young child needs to grow confidently, emotionally healthy, and socially ready for the future.

11/10/2025

Here is your daily dose of happiness and maybe it will give you pause in your moments of frustration. Yay for being a kid!

Children have a special way of reminding us what truly matters. When my daughter excitedly shouted, “Look, Dad, I have a twin!” at the grocery store, she taught me a simple but profound truth: seeing the world through a child’s eyes makes everything a little brighter.

In her world, friendship isn’t defined by differences; it’s about shared moments of joy—like wearing matching unicorn shirts. She saw only the beauty in a moment of connection, reminding us that kindness, innocence, and unity come naturally when we aren’t burdened by preconceived notions.

If we could all look at the world through that lens, perhaps we’d find more reasons to connect than to divide. A child’s heart doesn’t see surface or circumstance; it just sees the simple good in everything. This is the kind of pure joy we could all benefit from. 🌈👧

11/06/2025

When kids act out, it's often their way of communicating that they have an unmet need or are struggling with big emotions they can't yet express with words. Instead of viewing their behavior as "bad," it's more helpful to see it as a message or a sign of what they need, whether it's for help with a feeling, a change in their environment, or to feel a sense of security. By understanding the underlying message, adults can respond with compassion and guide children toward healthier ways of expressing themselves.

Which behavior are you seeing most right now? (1-5) ❤️

11/02/2025

Just a friendly reminder to set your clocks back an hour tonight! ⏰

Daylight Savings Time ends, and while we are sure your pastor would love to see your smiling faces early, you might as well enjoy that extra hour of sleep before church tomorrow. 😜🙏

10/30/2025

Anger isn’t always about being “difficult.” Often, it’s fear, exhaustion, or even sadness showing up in disguise. If you find yourself or your child snapping at the little things, it is likely not the anger that needs attention, maybe it’s the pain underneath.

10/30/2025

Grandparents can play a very important role in the development of your child. A close relationship with grandparents is crucial for a preschooler's development, providing emotional security, improved social skills, and a strong sense of identity and family history. This bond fosters confidence, provides support during stress, and helps children develop important life skills and values through love, guidance, and storytelling.

10/29/2025

Here is a fun, new maker space in the Peddlers Mall area near Rack Room Shoes!

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Sundays are now Family Vision Day! Gather your family and and create your own family vision board.

Book your space now:
https://sparkys-tinkery.com/products/vision-board

The cost is "name your own price" to make this accessible for all. Please message us if you need other time slots.