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The Magic of Guided Meditation for Kids: Discover Its Benefits

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21 Powerful Play Therapy Techniques Parents Can Use: How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health

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How to Calm Stress: Best Breathing Strategies For Kids

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How this amazing mindset protects kids mental health: 10 ways

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025April 24, 2024

Discover how the growth mindset shields kids mental health in 10 powerful ways. From motivation to resilience, discover the keys to their thriving emotional well-being! …

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How to empower your child with the gift of positive self-talk

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025April 10, 2024

Unlock the power of positive self-talk for your child’s success and well-being. Learn how to cultivate a supportive inner dialogue and empower them for life. …

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Kids who worry: A little treasure box for big bothers

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025March 30, 2024

Learn how the worry box technique can help kids who worry too much. Discover how psychology-backed benefits help kids manage anxiety and build resilience I …

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How to ensure your mindset isn’t harming your kids

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025March 16, 2024

Discover how your mindset impacts your kids’ potential! Dive into the growth vs. fixed mindset debate and learn actionable tips to nurture a resilient attitude …

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Boost your child’s confidence with one astonishing word

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025March 16, 2024

Boost your child’s confidence with this one simple word. Learn how it shifts mindsets, fosters resilience, and promotes growth. Start empowering your child today! *** …

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Want to raise smart kids? Here’s surprising advice from Einstein

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025February 19, 2024

Unlock the secrets to raising smart kids with Einstein’s surprising advice. Dive into the power of fairy tales to ignite creative imagination. I may get …

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Empowering kids: overcoming the toxic side of social comparison

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on March 30, 2024February 19, 2024

Discover effective strategies to help children overcome the harmful effects of social comparison. Empower your kids to build confidence and self-esteem.

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Interoception: the hidden sense that helps kids handle big emotions

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on March 30, 2024February 13, 2024

Help kids handle big emotions by unlocking the power of this 6th sense – interoception! Enhance emotional well-being and self-awareness with these activities. I may …

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How to get through to kids who won’t listen: a need to know secret from neuroscience

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025February 13, 2024

Unlock the best secrets from neuroscience to get through to kids who won’t listen. Learn Erickson’s top trick to get good advice past their closed …

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My name is Debbie and I'm the writer and play therapist behind the 'Surviving the Crazy Beautiful' blog - designed to bring you all the best parenting tips and advice from the wonderful world of psychology and neuroscience.

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