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.

12/19/2025

Things in our Sudbury office that just make sense!

🌿 Wise Words Wednesday: The Pre-Break Reset 🌿As a school break approaches, everything can start to feel a little off — r...
12/17/2025

🌿 Wise Words Wednesday: The Pre-Break Reset 🌿

As a school break approaches, everything can start to feel a little off — routines wobble, motivation dips, and energy feels all over the place. That’s true for teens… and for us, too.

One of the most powerful things we can do during this in-between time is loosen our own expectations and let our kids see us do it out loud.

💬 Let them hear you say things like:
✨ “I’m lowering the bar this week — we’re almost at break.”
✨ “I’m tired too, so I’m choosing rest instead of pushing through.”
✨ “Not everything needs to be perfect right now.”
✨ “I’m letting myself slow down so I can actually enjoy the break.”

When kids hear us name the chaos, the tiredness, and the need for rest, they learn that slowing down isn’t quitting — it’s regulating.

💡 This week is a transition, not a test.
Expect less structure. Build in real downtime. Let things be a little messier.

Because breaks aren’t just about time off — they’re about recovery.
And showing our kids how we rest is just as important as telling them they should.

✨ Wise reminder: Rest is productive. Slowing down is allowed.

💬 Teen Tuesday: The Pre-Break Energy ShiftWhen a school break is almost here, things can get a little… chaotic. 😅Teens m...
12/17/2025

💬 Teen Tuesday: The Pre-Break Energy Shift

When a school break is almost here, things can get a little… chaotic. 😅
Teens might feel extra tired, extra excited, or somehow both at the same time — and that’s completely normal.

As the finish line gets closer, motivation dips, emotions run higher, and routines start to loosen. Instead of fighting it, this is often a moment to go with the flow.

💡 How parents can support:

Loosen the schedule a bit (earlier bedtimes can wait)

Expect less consistency — this is a transition week

Build in real downtime, not just “productive” time

Let them unplug, zone out, and recharge

Normalize that their energy might be all over the place

Breaks aren’t just about time off — they’re about recovery.
Sometimes the most supportive thing we can do is allow teens to slow down, rest deeply, and reset before the next stretch.

✨ Down time isn’t wasted time — it’s how growing brains refuel.

🎉 New Games Are Here! 🎉We’ve added some brand-new games to our offices, and we can’t wait to use them with our clients! ...
12/16/2025

🎉 New Games Are Here! 🎉

We’ve added some brand-new games to our offices, and we can’t wait to use them with our clients! These games are perfect for building connection, creativity, communication, and lots of laughs — whether in group work or individual sessions.

You’ll start seeing these in the new year:

🎲 Telestrations
🎲 Rhymes With Duck
🎲 MonsDRAWsity
🎲 That Escalated Quickly
🎲 Saboteur
🎲 Flip 7
🎲 Hues and Cues
🎲 Ito

We’re so excited to bring these into sessions and use play as another way to help kids and teens open up, connect, and grow. Let the games begin! 🙌

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12/16/2025

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I have so many questions.Who did it?Why was one bite enough?And what kind of chaos energy makes someone return it to the...
12/16/2025

I have so many questions.
Who did it?
Why was one bite enough?
And what kind of chaos energy makes someone return it to the fruit bowl like nothing happened?! 🤦‍♀️

Parenting is part love, part mystery, and part solving crimes no one will ever confess to.

Some days I’m just trying to survive the schedule.Other days, I remember the class snack before the reminder email goes ...
12/15/2025

Some days I’m just trying to survive the schedule.
Other days, I remember the class snack before the reminder email goes out — and that feels like winning a gold medal in parenting. 🏅

No panic run to the store.
No apologetic message.
Just a packed snack and a proud mom moment.

12/11/2025

We love it !!! SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU!!

Tips from Alison!!!!

12/11/2025

Tips from Alison!!!!

🌿 Wise Words Wednesday: The Holiday Energy Shift (For Parents Too)This time of year doesn’t just throw off our teens — i...
12/11/2025

🌿 Wise Words Wednesday: The Holiday Energy Shift (For Parents Too)

This time of year doesn’t just throw off our teens — it throws us off too.
We’re tired, stretched thin, juggling a lot, and feeling the holiday pressure just like they are.

Saying our feelings out loud helps our kids learn that it’s normal to slow down and take care of ourselves.

Try simple, real-life things like:

“I’m a little fried today — I need 10 minutes to reset.”

“This week feels full. I’m going to make tonight an easy one.”

“I love the holidays, but wow… they can be a lot.”

“Good enough is good enough today.”

When kids hear us name what’s going on, they learn:
“Oh… it’s okay to feel this way. And it’s okay to take a break.”

Model small, doable coping:

“I’m putting on a cozy movie if you want to flop on the couch with me.”

“Break-and-bake cookies tonight — low effort, high reward.”

“Let’s both take a quiet minute before we dive back in.”

A little honesty + a little softness goes a long way this season. Let them see you do it — they’ll follow your lead.

✨ Teen Tuesday: The Holiday Energy Shift ✨If your teen feels a little “off” right now — extra tired, extra social, or ex...
12/09/2025

✨ Teen Tuesday: The Holiday Energy Shift ✨

If your teen feels a little “off” right now — extra tired, extra social, or extra withdrawn — it’s totally normal.
December comes with big feelings, busy schedules, and emotional whiplash.

Try these grounding, low-pressure ways to support them:

⭐ Normalize downtime — Rest is regulation.
⭐ Build buffer time — Let them slow their pace.
⭐ Choose “good enough” — Perfection is not the holiday goal.
⭐ Let them name their feelings — No fixing, just listening.

And sprinkle in some easy connection:

🍿 Leave an open invite for a veg-out movie session — no pressure to talk, just cozy.
🍪 Ask them to make break-and-bake cookies with you — simple, warm, and zero stress.
🧩 Offer a low-key activity like a puzzle, a short walk, or driving around to look at lights.

This season doesn’t have to be magical — just manageable. 💛

I’m all about a good craft moment, but I need answers.How did glitter make its way INSIDE the dishwasher?Did someone was...
12/08/2025

I’m all about a good craft moment, but I need answers.
How did glitter make its way INSIDE the dishwasher?
Did someone wash sequins? Is the washer machine safe?
Is this just who we are now?? ✨🤣

Nothing says “December magic” like finding sparkle on everything you own… including the forks.

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