KidSafe

08/21/2026

Preventing child sexual abuse starts with the right words and the right tools. Our KidSafe resources bring it all together in one place — free for everyone:

✅ A conversation guide with what to say at every age, from toddlers to teens
✅ Free training for schools, camps, and professionals
✅ Answers to the questions families actually ask
✅ A free guide for the hardest conversations, when the person is someone you love

Whatever your role in a child's life, there's a place to start.

Explore KidSafe: www.centerforchildcounseling.org/programs/kidsafe

08/19/2026

90% of children who are sexually abused are harmed by someone they know and trust.

Recent headlines have shaken our community, reminding us that child sexual abuse isn't a distant threat. It happens in every neighborhood — often at the hands of family, friends, coaches, teachers, and faith leaders.

Protecting children is a community responsibility. Ask what your school or organization is doing to keep kids safe. Advocate for training and policies that put children first.

📖 Read the full op-ed here: www.centerforchildcounseling.org/op-ed-sexual-abuse-response/

Explore resources at centerforchildcounseling.org and beKidSafe.org.

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08/18/2026

"Your child's nervous system doesn't hear your words during a meltdown. It reads your body. Your breathing. Your tone. Your face."

Co-regulation is the science behind why your calm matters more than your words — and it's one of the most powerful tools you have as a parent.

Our newest A Way of Being with HOPE Blog breaks down what's happening in your child's brain during a meltdown, why staying calm is so hard (and so normal), and 6 practical strategies you can start using today.

Read the full blog here: https://www.centerforchildcounseling.org/how-to-stay-calm-when-your-child-cant/

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Your calm is your child's most powerful tool. Learn the science of co-regulation and 6 practical strategies to stay grounded during meltdowns, tantrums, and big emotions.

08/17/2026

As we begin a new school year and navigate the transitions that come with it, Center for Child Counseling has resources to support you and the children in your life — whether you're a parent, teacher, or professional. 🍎

Two tools to help you start the year with support:

🌱 A Way of Being Resource Hub — short videos, downloadable tip sheets, and a newly revised manual to help you show up for the children in your life, grounded in the HOPE framework.

🤖 Meet the HOPE Assistant — a free, AI-powered guide ready anytime with caring, practical answers about a child's behavior, feelings, or development.

Explore FREE resources at: centerforchildcounseling.org/resources/

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For Families & Professionals Tools, Guidance & Resources Whether you're a parent navigating a difficult moment, an educator supporting children in your classroom, or a professional deepening your practice — Center for Child Counseling offers practical, research-based resources grounded in

08/12/2026

Our ArtClub offers therapeutic art activities designed to support mental health, build peer relationships, and strengthen resilience for kids and tweens.

ArtClub groups are happening soon! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create, connect, and grow together.

We have two upcoming sessions at The Lighthouse ArtCenter (373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL):
🖌️ 5th–8th Grade
Tuesdays, October 20–December 15 | 5:00–6:30 PM
🖌️ 2nd–4th Grade
Tuesdays, January 5– February 23 | 5:00–6:30 PM

Visit our website to get connected: centerforchildcounseling.org/artclub

08/11/2026

🎉 Big news — Our Mobile HOPE Unit is a finalist for the Innovation Award in the 2026 Good Works Awards, presented by Jupiter Magazine!

We're honored to have been recognized, and now we need your help. Here's how you can support our work and vote for the Mobile HOPE Unit:

✅ Vote once a day through August 28th
✅ Share this post so more people can vote too

Vote now: www.jupitermag.com/good-works-awards-voting/

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08/05/2026

Ready for back to school? 🎒✏️

New routines, new classrooms, big feelings — this transition touches every child, and every adult supporting them.

That's why our team created a full library of resources — tip sheets, videos, and workshops — to help teachers, parents, and professionals support the children in their lives.

Discover the resources here: centerforchildcounseling.org/awayofbeing-earlychildhood

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08/04/2026

A new National Institutes of Health-funded study found that the way kids describe stressful experiences — not just what happened to them — can help predict risk for depression and anxiety years before symptoms appear.

This is precisely why early relational health and trauma-informed care are foundational to our work at Center for Child Counseling: understanding a child's inner world earlier allows us to intervene earlier, when prevention is still possible.

Read more here: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/childs-language-may-predict-arrival-depression-anxiety-disorders-years-before-onset

07/23/2026

New schedules. New routines. New expectations. For kids, transitions take real skill-building. 🧠

Our team of experts put together research-informed resources to help transitions — and other important life events — go smoother, for every audience: caregivers, educators, and professionals working with kids alike.

Read more here: https://conta.cc/4vNwPST

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07/16/2026

A new PBS series, "How Are We Today?" is helping families talk openly about mental health — offering relatable storylines alongside practical, science-backed tools for managing emotions.

At Center for Child Counseling, we believe conversations like these matter. When children feel safe, seen, and supported, it changes the trajectory of their lives. Programming that normalizes these discussions is a meaningful step toward building that kind of early relational health at home.

Learn more about the show and how it's helping families start these important conversations: https://www.parents.com/new-pbs-show-wants-to-make-mental-health-talks-easier-for-families-12009624

‘How Are We Today?’ tackles mental health in a way that is accessible for families.