Figuring out who you are takes time! You’re allowed to try something new, even if your friends don’t get it. Inka Homanen helps this Dear EKC reader see how.

Going back “home” can bring up anxiety, grief, and questions about who you used to be and your old relationships. Kate Berger responds in this week’s Dear EKC.

Why is back to school season so hard for some kids? It’s a lot of change at once. Parents and teachers can support resilience to understand strengths and needs.

Is your child happily spending time alone or feeling lonely? This week’s Dear EKC looks at the difference and how to support your child in finding the balance.

If screen time negotiations have become the bane of your summer, you’re in good company. This week’s Dear EKC looks at reasonable routines and limits.

Family changes bring a ton of emotions: grief, guilt, joy, and excitement can all coexist. Accepting all feelings and supporting each other leads to growth.

At what point does creating healthy habits turn into obsession? This week’s Dear EKC reader is finding it hard to balance life with her diet and exercise goals

What are intrusive thoughts? Discussing how intrusive thoughts appear in children, where they come from, and exploring ways to manage these thoughts in our daily lives.

Having a hard time enjoying summer? You’re not alone: a lot of TCKs get stuck on the productivity treadmill. Kate Berger has some advice in this Dear EKC. ← SEO, change description

Why is identity often such a complicated topic for TCKs? This week, our ECK therapists talk about social pressure, belonging, and figuring out who you are.

This week’s Dear EKC reader is feeling frustrated about deviations in their routine and needs help learning to handle the unexpected. Maayan Cohen responds.

Back to step one? Conceptualizing the role of setbacks in therapy and understanding that therapy is a complex individualized process, rather than a linear one.

Popularity is about so much more than fitting in. Why do kids care about it so much and how can parents support confidence and belonging on the tough days?

Struggling to fit in after a move is extremely common. This week’s Dear EKC reader is worried that their teen isn’t adapting. EKC therapist Karolina responds

Social anxiety doesn’t always look like staying home. This week’s Dear EKC reader feels like she’s forcing herself out. Therapist Inka Homanen has advice

Explore how the body often signals stress even when we are not aware of it, and how Functional Behavioural Analysis can help us understand where stress is coming from

Some kids don’t start by talking to the therapist, but to the therapy dog! And that might be exactly what they need to start off right. Kate Berger explains

Building a home to support neurodivergent kids (and adults!) can feel like a challenge. Luckily, there are some easy steps you can take to build a foundation.

Body image isn’t easy: it’s shaped by culture and what we see online every day. This week’s Dear EKC teen asks how to feel more comfortable in their body.

Explore why art therapy is helpful in emotional expression and regulation in TCK’s and autistic individuals through the use of a universal language