Looking for ways to help your child feel more confident about the first day of school? Discover six therapist-recommended back-to-school books that encourage emotional growth, ease school anxiety, and create meaningful conversations between parents and children. Whether your child is starting preschool, elementary school, or middle school, these book recommendations offer practical support for families preparing for the new school year in Katy, Texas.

Summer break can be a time for rest, fun, and family connection, but it can also bring emotional challenges for children when routines and structure change. Learn practical ways parents can support their child’s emotional health during the summer through consistent routines, open communication, healthy habits, social connection, and emotional support. Discover how small everyday moments can help children build resilience, confidence, and emotional wellness all summer long.

Discover how Adlerian Play Therapy uses the Crucial C’s—Connect, Capable, Count, and Courage—to support healthy child development, emotional regulation, and resilience. This relationship-based approach helps children feel they belong, believe in their abilities, recognize their importance, and develop the bravery to face challenges, leading to lasting improvements in behavior, confidence, and emotional well-being.

Wondering what happens in play therapy? Inside the playroom, children use toys, storytelling, and imagination to express emotions they can’t yet put into words. Guided by a trained therapist, play becomes a powerful tool for building confidence, improving emotional regulation, and helping children work through anxiety, behavior challenges, and life transitions.