KC PCIT

11/14/2025

11/13/2025

1. Ask open-ended questions: “What would you do if that happened to you?” or “How do you think they felt?”
2. Name the feelings: Help your child label emotions in the story — and in real life.
3. Relate to real-life experiences: “Remember when you felt nervous about school? How is that like the character?”
4. Model coping strategies: Talk about how the character handled the problem and brainstorm alternative ways together.
5. Normalize emotions: Let your child know it’s okay to feel upset, worried, or sad — and that these feelings pass.

Reading isn’t just fun — it’s a tool to help kids build emotional skills, resilience, and confidence.

11/07/2025

When we remove guilt, labels, and body talk from food conversations, kids learn that all bodies—and all foods—can be part of a healthy, happy life.

A great resource for information on healthy body talk is WithAll.Org - check them out!

11/04/2025

Children start forming ideas about their bodies much earlier than most parents realize — often as young as preschool! As caregivers, we have a powerful role in shaping how kids see and care for themselves.
Here are a few ways to nurture positive body image at home:
💬 Model body respect: Speak kindly about your own body and avoid negative self-talk.
🍎 Focus on function, not appearance: Highlight what bodies can do — “Your legs help you run fast!”
🎨 Celebrate diversity: Read books and show media that reflect all body shapes, sizes, and abilities.
❤️ Encourage self-care: Teach kids that taking care of their bodies (rest, movement, nourishment) is an act of kindness, not perfection.
Every child deserves to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. 🌈

10/31/2025

10/29/2025

This Halloween, remind your child that it’s brave to talk about what scares them, whether it’s the dark, new situations, or big feelings.

Bravery isn’t about not being scared — it’s about feeling scared and trying anyway. 💪🦇

10/22/2025