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The Magic of Play Therapy: Why It’s More Than Just Fun and Games →

November 16, 2024 Takara Taylor

Imagine a world where toys, games, and a little creativity become tools for healing and growth. Welcome to the world of play therapy—a place where kids can be kids and...

Teens, Screens & Loneliness: How to Build Real Connections →

October 07, 2025 Takara Taylor

Your teen has 500 followers but feels alone in a crowded room. This paradox—digital connection paired with emotional isolation—is one of today’s biggest mental health challenges. Why More Screen Time...
Top 10 Facts About Raising Neurodivergent Kids →

September 22, 2025 Takara Taylor

Raising a neurodivergent child is a journey filled with unique challenges and incredible strengths. From understanding sensory needs to setting treatment goals that nurture growth; not change- families play a...

Building Stronger Friendships: Helping Tweens and Teens Thrive Socially →

September 24, 2025

At Cognificent Kids Network, we know that healthy social connections are essential for building self-esteem, emotional resilience, and confidence. That’s why we created our Friendship & Social Skills Worksheet, a...

Executive Function + SEL: Helping Kids Focus, Plan, and Self-Control →

October 11, 2025 Takara Taylor

Forgetfulness, meltdowns, and unfinished homework often point to something deeper; challenges with executive function. This article explores how social-emotional learning (SEL) strengthens kids’ ability to focus, plan, and self-regulate. Discover...
5 Practical Ways Parents Can Manage Their Child’s Meltdowns (Ages 5–7) →

September 24, 2025 Takara Taylor

A meltdown is an intense emotional reaction that happens when a child feels overwhelmed and can’t manage their big feelings in the moment. Unlike a tantrum, which may be more...

School Refusal or Anxiety? A Parent’s Guide to Chronic Absenteeism →

September 26, 2025

When a child resists going to school day after day, families can feel frustrated, worried, and unsure what to do. Is it “just” bad behavior? Is it truancy? Or could...

Social Media Warning Labels: What Parents Need to Know →

September 27, 2025

Imagine opening TikTok and seeing a label: “Warning: May harm your child’s mental health.” This is the U.S. Surgeon General’s new proposal—a bold step to alert families about the risks...

What Works in Social Emotional Learning (and What to Avoid) →

October 03, 2025

With SEL (Social Emotional Learning) trending, schools face a crowded market of programs. But parents and educators ask: Which ones actually work and which are just buzzwords?

The Latest CDC Teen Mental Health Data, Explained for Families →

October 09, 2025

The numbers are in, and they tell a complex story of teen struggle and resilience. The CDC’s latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows a complicated mix of challenges and progress...

Helping Tweens & Teens Learn to Read the Room: Understanding Social Cues →

October 24, 2025

Help tweens and teens learn to read social cues, build empathy, and strengthen friendships with this printable Social Cues Worksheet from Cognificent Kids.