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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.