The Talking Place: Counseling Services for Children and Families

09/14/2025

𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐤: 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬

There is a heaviness in our nation. The news of Charlie Kirk’s assassination has left many grieving and asking hard questions. And the truth is — we as adults are struggling too.

How do you talk to your kids about tragedy when you don't have the answers? We've got you covered.

Get practical tips on:
💛 Starting the convo without a script
💛 Age-appropriate words for kids of different ages
💛 Limiting news exposure (for them & you!)
💛 Simple ways to help kids feel safe

Children don’t need polished answers — they need your steady presence. And we all need reminders that even in chaos, we are not alone.

👉 Read the full post here: https://thetalkingplacetx.com/2025/09/14/talking-to-children-about-scary-news/

08/03/2025

We would like to wish a HUGE congratulations to Baylee who recently got married!! She was the most lovely bride and we were all so excited to celebrate her!! 🤍

She’s back from her honeymoon and so happy to be back with all of her sweet kiddos at The Talking Place!

Congratulations, Baylee!!

01/09/2025

The Talking Place will be closed 1/9 and 1/10! Have fun playing outside today and be safe! ❄️ ⛄️

12/14/2024

We had so much fun at our holiday party this year! Can’t wait to see which one of these gingerbread houses our sweet clients will select as the winner!

From everyone at The Talking Place, we wish you a very merry Christmas!!

09/01/2023

Children show improved attention, working memory, and mood after physical activity such as during recess! So, if we know recess helps so much, then why is it often the first thing taken away from children for disruptive behavior at school? Here we answer this question and suggest some steps to take in advocating for your child's recess!

Children show improved attention, working memory, and mood after physical activity/recess. In fact, a recent report from the CDC, which analyzed many studies looking at the relationship between physical activity and classroom performance, found that recess and physical education contributed positive...

08/18/2023

We cannot believe it's that time of year again--the first days of school have arrived. We know this can be a really exciting and chaotic time for parents and kids alike; here are some tips to help make for a positive start to the year.

We cannot believe it is that time of year again, but it is true—the first day of the school year is just around the corner. Because we know that the beginning of the school year can be chaotic and nerve-wracking, but also really exciting time of the year, we decided to put forth some tips […]

08/16/2023

Never underestimate the power of an encouraging word

08/14/2023

Choosing a therapist for ourselves, let alone our children, can be an overwhelming process. As parents you want to choose the best option available to work with your children. Navigating the plethora of options can feel like such a rollercoaster. The anxiety that such a process causes can leave you feeling flooded and unsure how to make such an important decision.

We are here to help! Here are some of the first things to look for when finding the right Play Therapist for your child.

Want to learn more? Click the link in our bio to see our blog about finding the right therapist for you and your child.

08/11/2023

Thank you Living Magazine for including us as Leading Women in 2023! Click the link to read more.

At The Talking Place, therapists walk alongside parents as they navigate challenging situations in their children’s lives.

08/10/2023

You may be wondering, what is play therapy?

Play therapy is different from the traditional talk therapy. Children's medium of expression is through play. With a trained play therapist, your child can process and work through their ups and downs just like adults but in their natural medium of expression.

08/03/2023

Four healing messages that are crucial to a strong relationship with your child and all of those around you.

07/31/2023

You are your child’s best advocate and biggest cheerleader 🤍