Preschool & Toddler Behavior

When we hear someone say they have anxiety, we might picture a worrier or someone who likes things done a certain way. When we hear a child described as anxious, we might imagine them as clingy, quiet, or hesitant to try new things. The truth is, anxiety can be all of those things, and often so much more. Childhood anxiety is one of the most common and most misunderstood mental health experiences children face today. It does not always look like fear. It does not always look

If you are searching for a therapist for your toddler, you are likely tired. Maybe you are hearing from daycare about hitting or biting. Maybe bedtime feels like a nightly battle. Maybe tantrums are lasting longer than you expected, or feel more intense than what other parents describe. Or maybe you just have a quiet feeling that something is not sitting right. One of the most common questions I hear from parents is: “How do I know if I’m overreacting… or if my toddler really

If you have a child in the preschool age range, you are likely to experience a lot of difficult-to-manage behaviors from time to time. I frequently have conversations with many parents, caregivers, child care providers, and preschool teachers in Louisville who reach out asking, “Is this normal?” when their toddler’s tantrums feel bigger, louder, or more frequent than expected. I almost always have the same answer: “What is ‘normal’?”  The truth is, “normal” in early childhood