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.
Celebrating Fall Through Art Therapy
The crisp air, vibrant foliage, and the smell of pumpkin spice in the air – fall is a season of change and transformation. As parents, it's a perfect time to engage in meaningful activities that not only celebrate the beauty of autumn but also offer opportunities for art therapy with your children.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and this year we’re shining a light on the devastation tens of thousands of families across the United States experience with the loss of a baby or pregnancy.
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.
Q&A with Kelley Kuchinov
Hear from our wonderful clinician, Kelley, on perinatal loss and grief.
The Effects of Stress on Children’s Mental Health
Too much stress has a negative effect on everybody, children more so than others. An excessive toxic amount of stress can impact a child’s development and take a toll on their health.
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…
Preparing To Be A Mother
You’re probably asking yourself, “can you really prepare to be a mother?” And while we can’t promise there’s a sure way, we can offer some tips to first-time mothers…
Preparing for Back to School
This year, back to school may feel a little different than usual. Due to the pandemic, there may be adjustments to in-person learning, new routines…
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.
Teaching Kids about Consent
Even though sex seems to be everywhere in our culture, talking about consent and sex can still be challenging for most parents. Read on for age-appropriate ways to talk about consent with your kids.
Increased Screen Time During the Pandemic
Since the start of the pandemic, many children have learned virtually for some amount of time, used electronic devices to keep connected to friends and family, and had many non-screen related activities such as visiting friends severely limited. Read on for more about kids’ increased screen time during the pandemic and how to address this change.
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.
How To Talk To Kids About Death
Talking to your child or teen about death can feel overwhelming. These conversations can be challenging. When considering how to talk to kids about death, a parent may encounter the complexity of their own relationship with death.
Three Simple Practices for Joyful Parenthood
We have all been there-those parenting moments that just fall short. Maybe your child is pushing your buttons and you can no longer keep your cool. Maybe you try to give advice to your child about how to handle a tricky social situation and it comes out all wrong. We all know what that is like because parenthood is hard.