Situation Sam, had done well in elementary school and at the beginning of middle school. However now, in eighth grade, Sam’s mom was really worried about his overall lackluster interest in anything other than video games and being alone in his room. He also was having more of a “sharp tongue” with his mom when she would push him to take...

School break is almost here!  Here in Texas we’re looking forward to kayaking, road trips, outdoor movies, pool time, and lots of fun with our kiddos. To help you kick start your school break fun, we wanted to share our School Break "Bucket Lists".  They are filled with fun adventures for kids! For those of you in the Northern Hemisphere, we have...

There is a gap in children’s mental health and a solution that most people aren’t aware of.It’s time to spread the word, stop the suffering, and empower our children to be confident and prepared for life.  And everyone can be part of the solution! Meet Mike...  Ten-year-old “Mike” was having trouble controlling his emotions — especially anger and...

In time for Mental Health Month this May 2023, Adventures in Wisdom Inc. has released an Infographic that shows how Child Life Coaching and Counseling both support children’s mental health. At a time when children’s mental health is worsening and counseling waiting lists are longer than ever, now is the time to understand the roles that child...

How therapy helped Tina...  11 year-old Tina was struggling with belief in herself, telling the truth, being kind to others, and negative self-talk. She had been in therapy for a few years and made some progress with her anger management and regulating emotions. Why Tina's Mom added a child life coach to Tina's team...  Given Tina's progress with...

Too anxious for school, and no one could help...  When 11-year-old Alex was so anxious that she couldn't go to school, her parents were desperate to find her help. Alex was slightly too young for the Headspace counseling program that served 12-25 year olds in Australia. And there were long waiting lists for child counselors. Someone told her...

Can Kids Really Learn Mindset Skills for Life? Yes! Once a child learns how their brain works, how to use their mind as a tool to manage their thoughts and emotions, and how they always have the ability to choose and Power Shift their thoughts, they have skills they can use for life! Here are three stories about kids who are thriving years after...

  Ten-year-old Mike* was having trouble controlling his emotions — especially anger and rage. Teachers also reported that Mike seemed depressed at school and was distancing himself from other children.   He often fought with his brothers, leaving his mom feeling upset with her son and feeling helpless as a parent. Mike’s parents were...

Why Miss M's Mum was Concerned...  Miss M is a sweet and well-behaved young girl just shy of 6 years old, who was due to start big school in 6 weeks. Her mum was concerned because Miss M had recently refused to go up and collect her pre-school graduation certificate at a graduation ceremony. She sat in her mum's lap instead, clearly upset. Miss...

“I’m the boss of me!” Have you ever heard your child say these words? I bet you have…and probably with an attitude mixed in! These words can trigger a power struggle in many families as parents’ automatic first thought is often, “Oh no you’re not!” But what if your answer was…. “You’re right! You are the boss of you.” BAM No power struggle … …and...