Sage House Blog
Find insightful articles, practical tips, and expert advice to help your family thrive. Topics include child and family therapy, art therapy, stress management, sleep improvement, and more.
The First Touch: How Vyana Infant Massage Cultivates Early Emotional Bonds and Well-Being
Vyana Infant Massage in Northern Virginia specializes in infant massage therapy, a gentle yet powerful practice that enhances the well-being of both infants and their caregivers.
How to Support Your Stressed-Out Child
Parenting can be challenging, especially when it comes to helping our children manage stress. From school pressures to social dynamics, kids face various stressors. This article offers practical tips to support your child through these challenges, fostering a healthier environment for their well-being.
Navigating the Holiday Havoc with Kids
The holiday season is a magical time filled with twinkling lights, warm cocoa, and the sound of children's laughter echoing through the halls. However, for parents, it can also mean navigating the storm of activities, expectations, and occasional meltdowns. This year, why not add a touch of creativity to the mix and turn your holiday chaos into a masterpiece of memories through the wonders of art therapy?
Cultivating Gratitude During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving, a time-honored occasion for feasting and togetherness, is not only about indulging in delicious meals but also an opportune moment to reflect on the importance of gratitude.
How to Talk to Your Child About Eating Disorders
Next week marks Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and we’re shining a light on what to do if you’re concerned your child is at risk for developing an eating disorder.
Keeping Your Kids Entertained During Winter
If you live in a cold weather state, it can be easy to feel cooped up during the winter–especially with young children. If it’s too cold or gets dark too early to play outside, how can you keep your kids entertained with enrichment activities?
Bullying Prevention Month: Parenting Edition
Unfortunately, bullying is a common experience in childhood and has only been exacerbated by cyber bullying online and on social media platforms. If you suspect your child is being bullying, it’s okay; there are plenty of ways you can support your child to lessen the emotional impact.
Back to School Guide: Parent Edition
It’s that time of the year again. Labor Day weekend is right around the corner and following that comes the first day of school.
Autism Awareness Month: A Guide to Parenting
It’s normal for parents to worry about their child’s future, especially parents to a child with autism. April is Autism Awareness Month, so let’s work to increase acceptance and destigmatize autism.
How Having Children Can Impact Your Relationship
Having a child is a transformative, exciting, and life-changing experience for a partnership. On the other hand, it can also be draining, time-consuming, and draining.
Bonding With Your Baby Before Birth
Are you eager for your baby to arrive and anxious about all the changes ahead? You’re not alone! Most women and their partners have anxiety around a new baby. One of the easiest ways you can mitigate this anxiety is bonding with your baby before it’s born.
The Journey to Parenthood Through Adoption
November is National Adoption Month, and we want to take time to address the journey to parenthood through adoption. As we gear up for Thanksgiving…
Ways to connect with your kids
Connecting with your children is important for many reasons. Read on for various ways to connect with your kids from pregnancy to adolescence.
Benefits of Socialization for Kids
Socialization is a key aspect of kids’ development. It’s important for kids to practice socializing and learn social skills with their peers. Read on for more benefits of socialization for kids and how to socialize during a pandemic.
Helping Teens Socialize During the Pandemic
The ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, including adolescents and their parents. Many kids and teens have been isolated to some degree from friends, classmates, teachers, and family. Read on for ideas for helping teens socialize during the pandemic.
Holiday Traditions During a Pandemic
Making positive holiday memories is possible—find something out of the ordinary to do, something different and fun you and your family can be excited about. Read on for ideas on keeping up with old traditions, as well as establishing new and meaningful traditions with your family.
3 Ways for Parents to Encourage Generosity this Holiday Season
For children, the holiday season can boost their focus on presents and wants. As a parent, however, there are plenty of ways to encourage generosity this holiday season. It may look different this year during a global pandemic, but kindness and generosity are needed more than ever.
Creative Gifts to Make at Home
The gift-giving season is upon us. For those parents that love giving gifts this time of year, there may be a few reasons to do things differently during a global pandemic. Doing art with your kids can provide a valuable bonding experience.