Bethany Black, LPC, CPT

01/29/2026

Stop scrolling, take a deep breath, and remember you are not alone. 💛💚

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

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🌱 Today, your child is more capable than they’ve ever been — and still so very young.

They can do more, understand more, and handle more than yesterday…
and they still need softness, patience, guidance, and grace.

💛 Both things can be true at the same time.

When their behavior feels big, remember how little they still are. When they surprise you with growth, pause to notice how far they’ve come. Parenting lives in this in-between — holding pride and tenderness together.

⏳ Slow down when you can. Stay close when it’s hard.

Childhood is happening right now.

01/27/2026

When emotions run high, it’s so easy to feel unsure of what to do next — especially when you’re trying to stay calm and keep your child safe.

Here are 5 simple, brain-based steps you can come back to in the messy moments:
Pause and breathe (because your nervous system leads the way)
Notice what’s really going on underneath the behaviour
Connect before you correct
Name the feeling so your child feels understood
Guide the calm with gentle co-regulation

You don’t need perfect words. You just need a steady, safe presence — and a few tools you can rely on when it all feels a bit much.

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01/27/2026

Teaching toddlers to respect boundaries doesn’t have to be hard.

Try these simple and age-appropriate ways to help your little ones learn about personal space, sharing, and kindness.

Start small, stay consistent, and watch them grow.

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

01/25/2026

Sometimes anxiety doesn’t show up as “I’m worried.”

It shows up as tummy aches, headaches, clinginess, tears, irritability… or a child who suddenly can’t face school, homework, or even getting dressed.

That’s because anxiety is a full-body response.
When the brain senses danger (even if the danger is just a thought), the body switches into survival mode — breathing changes, digestion slows, muscles tighten, and everything feels harder.

If your child has been struggling lately, please know this: they’re not being dramatic, difficult, or attention-seeking.
Their body is trying to protect them… and they need support to feel safe again.

If you need practical, child-friendly strategies for the moments anxiety takes over, my When Worries Take Over toolkit is designed to help.
Link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

01/25/2026

SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY

When screens seem to take over
For many young people with ADHD, screens aren’t just entertainment — they offer relief. The digital world brings predictability, structure and focus their brain may struggle to access elsewhere. With balanced boundaries, screens can support rather than dominate their regulation.

When dopamine finally feels balanced
ADHD brains often begin the day with lower baseline dopamine, impacting motivation, focus and emotional steadiness. Screens provide rapid, reliable dopamine feedback — which is why the pull feels so strong and transitions are so challenging. Moderation helps ensure this dopamine support doesn’t become the only route to regulation.

When it’s not “addiction”, it’s neurology
Hyperfocus, task-shifting difficulties and time-blindness mean stopping a preferred activity takes far more cognitive effort. What looks like ignoring or defiance is often a nervous system struggling to change gears. Gentle limits and predictable routines make these moments easier and less conflict-filled.

When understanding reduces conflict
Seeing the brain behind the behaviour brings compassion. Instead of fighting willpower, we support regulation — through sensory bridges, connection-first transitions and balanced screen use woven into daily rhythms.

When you want more support
I shared the Autism & Screens visual earlier today, exploring why the digital world can feel safer and more manageable for autistic young people.

01/25/2026