Child Therapy Boston

Child Therapy Boston Counseling and Social Skills for Kids and Teens Social Skills Group Therapy
Individual, sibling, family, and group therapy for children and adolescents.

Social Skills Groups for schools and agencies. Consulting and supervision for professionals. Workshops and parent training.

🧺✨ Family Fun Friday: Living Room Picnic ✨🧺Been stuck inside for days? Time to change the vibe!Turn your living room int...
02/27/2026

🧺✨ Family Fun Friday: Living Room Picnic ✨🧺

Been stuck inside for days? Time to change the vibe!

Turn your living room into a cozy “park” and host an indoor picnic. Lay out blankets, grab a few pillows, and pack up simple snacks in containers like you’re heading out for the day. Sandwiches, fruit, crackers, even leftovers — it doesn’t have to be fancy to feel special.

Want to make it extra fun?
☀️ Play nature sounds in the background
🌳 Take turns sharing your “favorite park memory”
🎲 Bring one easy game to play on the blanket

Sometimes a tiny shift in setting is all it takes to reset everyone’s mood. Fresh energy — no coats required.



✨ Feeling a Little Out of Sync? We’re Here. ✨Between February break, snow days, and school closures, the last few weeks ...
02/26/2026

✨ Feeling a Little Out of Sync? We’re Here. ✨

Between February break, snow days, and school closures, the last few weeks may have felt a little off rhythm.

Changes in routine can be hard on kids (and parents!) — especially during the long winter stretch. When structure shifts, emotions can feel bigger, motivation can dip, and everyone can feel a little out of sync.

If your child could use extra support, we’re here to help guide you toward the right fit.

💛 Individual & Group Therapy Options

We currently have:
• Individual therapy openings in Needham
• Limited availability in Sudbury
• A short waitlist forming in Belmont

In addition to individual therapy, we are actively running school-year groups focused on:
✔️ Social connection
✔️ Emotional regulation
✔️ Coping skills
✔️ Confidence-building



Wise Words Wednesday: Cabin Fever Is ContagiousSnowed in.Routines off.Snacks disappearing.Everyone a little… louder.We t...
02/25/2026

Wise Words Wednesday: Cabin Fever Is Contagious

Snowed in.
Routines off.
Snacks disappearing.
Everyone a little… louder.

We talk a lot about teen cabin fever — but let’s be honest:

Adults get it too.

When we’re stuck inside, off schedule, moving less, and juggling everyone else’s moods, our nervous systems feel it.

We get shorter.
We get restless.
We get snacky. 😅

And that’s normal.

Before we assume “Why is everyone so moody?”
It can help to ask, “Are we all just a little stir crazy?”

Let your kids hear you normalize it:

💬 “I think I’ve got a little cabin fever today.”
💬 “I’m feeling restless and over the board games, I need to dance around and be silly.”
💬 “I love a snow day, but wow, they throw me off.”

When we name it calmly, we lower the temperature in the room.

Cabin fever isn’t a character flaw.
It’s a nervous system asking for movement, light, and a little grace.



Teen Tuesday: Snow Day Teen Survival GuideYou’re snowed in.The Wi-Fi is sacred.The snacks are disappearing at an alarmin...
02/24/2026

Teen Tuesday: Snow Day Teen Survival Guide

You’re snowed in.
The Wi-Fi is sacred.
The snacks are disappearing at an alarming rate.
And emotions are… fluctuating.

Snow days with teens hit a little different.

There’s the “I’m bored”
followed by “I don’t want to do anything.”
There’s the sibling tension.
The fridge rotations.
The sudden 10:30 PM burst of energy.

Here’s the reassuring part:
When routines disappear, moods get louder.

Less structure + less movement + more proximity = amplified everything.

It doesn’t mean your teen is regressing.
It means they’re human (and a little cabin fever-y).

Lower the expectations.
Protect the Wi-Fi.
Hide one snack for yourself. 😅

You’ve got this.



Why does Monday still feel like Monday…even in a blizzard?Schools canceled.Schedules are gone.The world is literally sno...
02/24/2026

Why does Monday still feel like Monday…
even in a blizzard?

Schools canceled.
Schedules are gone.
The world is literally snowed in.

And yet…
it still feels like Monday.

How is that possible. 😵‍💫❄️

No one wore jeans in the snow.No frozen denim.No complaints about being wet.No “but these are fine.”We have evolved.We h...
02/23/2026

No one wore jeans in the snow.

No frozen denim.
No complaints about being wet.
No “but these are fine.”

We have evolved.
We have learned.
We have grown. ❄️👏

It’s the little things, friends.

🎨✨ Family Fun Friday: Art in the Dark ✨🎨Ready to switch things up tonight?Turn off the lights, hand out flashlights or g...
02/20/2026

🎨✨ Family Fun Friday: Art in the Dark ✨🎨

Ready to switch things up tonight?

Turn off the lights, hand out flashlights or glow sticks, and let everyone draw, paint, or sculpt in the dark. The sillier, the better! Shadows, glow effects, and unexpected masterpieces are all part of the fun.

When you’re done, turn the lights back on and host a family “Gallery Walk.”
Let each artist share:
🖌 What they created
💡 What inspired it
😄 What surprised them

It’s creative, a little chaotic, and full of laughter — the perfect recipe for connection.

Who knew the best art might happen with the lights off? 💛



New season. New growth. 🌱Whether your child needs one-on-one support or would benefit from building skills and connectio...
02/19/2026

New season. New growth. 🌱

Whether your child needs one-on-one support or would benefit from building skills and connection in a group setting, our team is here to help you find the right fit.

Not sure where to begin? Reach out. We’re always happy to talk things through and guide you.

If you’re ready to move forward, complete our quick screening form to get started.

Here’s to a season filled with growth, confidence, connection… and yes, a little sunshine too. ☀️

Alison & The Child Therapy Boston Team

😜 Wise Words Wednesday: Embrace Your SillyLet your kids see you be a little weird.A little goofy.A little dramatic for a...
02/18/2026

😜 Wise Words Wednesday: Embrace Your Silly

Let your kids see you be a little weird.
A little goofy.
A little dramatic for absolutely no reason.

Sing the wrong lyrics.
Do the exaggerated dance move.
Make the ridiculous face.

Yes, your teen might roll their eyes.
But they’re also watching.

When we’re willing to be playful and imperfect, we teach our kids:

It’s safe to take up space.

It’s okay to not look “cool.”

Joy doesn’t require permission.

Silliness is connection.
It’s regulation.
It’s resilience in disguise.

💬 Try saying things like:

• “I’m choosing silly today.”
• “Embarrassing? Maybe. Worth it? Definitely.”
• “You don’t have to be cool in this house — you just have to be you.”

One day they’ll pretend they don’t remember your goofy dance.

They will absolutely remember how it felt.



Twinning with our quarter zips from We love them!
02/17/2026

Twinning with our quarter zips from

We love them!

Why is the backpack sticky?Not a little sticky.Fully sticky.What spilled?When did it spill?WHY WAS NOTHING SAID?!I am af...
02/17/2026

Why is the backpack sticky?

Not a little sticky.
Fully sticky.

What spilled?
When did it spill?
WHY WAS NOTHING SAID?!

I am afraid to investigate.
And yet… I must. 😩🎒

02/13/2026

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