Plum Tree Blog

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational purposes only and does not reflect the services offered at Plum Tree Psychology. The blog posts should not be interpreted as professional advice or a substitute for professional help.

How a Strong Parent-Teacher Partnership Helps Your Child Thrive

August 12, 2026

As parents, you know your child better than anyone else. You understand their personality, what motivates them, what overwhelms them, and the strategies that help them succeed.

Build Executive Functioning Skills at Home

July 13, 2026

Executive functioning is a set of skills that help us plan, organize, remember information, regulate emotions, control impulses, solve problems, and adapt when life does not go as anticipated.

The Power of Play in Emotion Regulation

June 29, 2026

As parents, educators, and therapists, we often think of play as something children do simply for fun. While play certainly brings joy, it is one of the most powerful tools children have for learning to understand and regulate their emotions.

How to Help a Child with Anxiety

May 1, 2026

Learn how to help a child with anxiety using practical strategies like naming feelings, coping skills, and gradual exposure to build confidence and resilience.

Teen Dating Relationships

April 14, 2026

If you have a teenager at home, you’re not just navigating new experiences; you’re entering a new stage of their psychological and social development.

Reading Builds Empathy in Children and Teens

March 23, 2026

Reading does more than improve academic skills. It also helps children and teens understand other people.

Teen Resilience

March 17, 2026

Adolescence is a developmental stage marked by a powerful shift: peers begin to matter more, and identity becomes increasingly tied to performance, belonging, and social status.

Building Social Skills

February 23, 2026

Social skills are not “extra” skills. They are important life skills. Research from the OECD’s study of 5-year-olds shows that early abilities such as empathy and emotional regulation are strongly linked to emotional well-being.

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