Child Therapy Boston

01/16/2026

Family Fun Friday ✨ Candlelight Dinner (Battery Candles!)

Slow the evening down and turn dinner into something special—no fancy prep required.

Turn off the bright lights, grab battery candles or twinkle lights, and enjoy a simple, cozy meal together. Even pizza, leftovers, or breakfast-for-dinner feels magical with soft lighting.

DIY Ways to Make It Fun:
🕯️ Decorate paper candle holders or jars
🍽️ Let kids design the menu or placemats
🎶 Create a “calm dinner playlist” together
💬 Add a Rose & Thorn check-in:
• Rose = something good from the day
• Thorn = something tricky
• Bonus Bud = something you’re looking forward to

Connection > perfection. Cozy counts. 💛

01/16/2026

Summer Individual Therapy Openings

☀️ Summer Support Is Available ☀️

We know that seeking counseling for your child or teen can feel overwhelming — especially in the summer, when routines shift and stress can show up differently. Whether it’s social challenges, emotional regulation, or simply needing space to process life, our team is here to help.

We’re happy to share that we currently have summer openings for individual therapy in our Needham and Sudbury offices.

✨ A diagnosis is not required.
Our clinicians support children and families navigating things like:

• ADHD
• Anxiety & mood challenges
• Autism & developmental differences
• Social anxiety & peer stress
• Oppositional behaviors
• Attachment-related concerns
• Self-esteem, school pressure, life transitions, grief/loss, and more

Several of our therapists also specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ youth, neurodivergent clients, and families navigating medical, adoption, or identity-related experiences.

Our goal is always the same: to help kids thrive emotionally, socially, and within their families.

💛 If you’re thinking about starting therapy this summer, we’d love to help you find the right fit.
We currently have availability in Needham and Sudbury — reach out today to learn more or get started.

01/15/2026

New Groups Announcement

✨ New Year, New Groups! ✨

We’re kicking off the year with some exciting news at Child Therapy Boston — NEW GROUPS are starting this February!

🎉 Now Enrolling for February 2026 Groups:

🧘 Warm Up, Wind Down
A seasonal, intern-led group combining gentle yoga, mindfulness, and creative activities to help kids warm up their bodies and minds — then wind down with calming practices and reflection.

🎨 Clayful Coping
A hands-on, clay-based coping skills group for middle and high schoolers where creativity meets emotional expression and regulation.

☀️ Coming Soon: Summer 2026 Groups
Our summer group schedule will be announced soon, with lots of fun and supportive offerings across the summer months — stay tuned!

💛 Looking for individual therapy instead?
We currently have openings in all three of our locations.

If you’re interested in groups or individual therapy, simply complete our quick screening form to get started. Not sure what’s the best fit? Call or email us anytime — we’re always happy to help.

Here’s to a fresh start and an exciting year ahead!

01/14/2026

Wise Words Wednesday: Laughter Is Regulation Too

We often think connection has to come from deep conversations or serious check-ins. But for kids and teens, some of the strongest regulating moments happen through shared joy.

Inside jokes.
Laughing at something totally random.
Being a little silly when things feel heavy.

Laughter helps the nervous system settle.
It builds safety, connection, and relief — without needing words.

When kids see us laugh with them (and at ourselves), they learn that joy is a valid way to cope too.

Let them hear you say:

• “I really needed that laugh today.”
• “That was ridiculous… and I loved it.”
• “Wow, I feel lighter after laughing for a minute.”

Those small moments matter more than we realize.

✨ Joy isn’t extra — it’s regulating.

01/14/2026

Mom life

01/13/2026

New level of parenting...unlocked 🤣🤣🤣

01/12/2026

Fresh calendar. Clean pages. Big plans.

And somehow… it’s only the second week of January and we’re already confused, behind, and asking what day it is.

The calendar was optimistic.
Reality had other plans. 😵‍💫

01/12/2026

I found last year’s hat before buying a new one.

No panic purchase.
No duplicate winter gear.
No discovering three identical hats in March.

This is what growth looks like in January — small, practical, and deeply satisfying. 🧣🙌

01/12/2026

01/09/2026

What a great moment I had with my son!

01/08/2026

💬 Wise Words Wednesday: Transitions Are Hard for Adults Too

Getting back into routine after time off isn’t easy — for anyone.
Adults feel it too: the grogginess, the resistance, the “ugh, here we go” moments.

Being vocal about that matters.

When kids hear us name what’s hard and how we’re coping, they learn that struggle isn’t something to hide — it’s something to work through.

Saying things out loud like:

“My body is still catching up — I’m going to take it slow today.”

“I don’t love getting back into routine, but I know it helps me feel better.”

“This feels hard, so I’m giving myself some grace.”

These moments model emotional awareness, self-regulation, and resilience in real time.

We don’t have to do it perfectly.
We just have to do it out loud.

01/07/2026

We hope this month brings you moments of celebration, connection, and joy as we head into a bright new year. 💛