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Child Psychology Resources for Calgary Parents.
Explore practical, evidence-informed articles from our Calgary child psychologists. Find guidance on childhood anxiety, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, parenting, psychological assessments, and the everyday challenges of raising children and teens.
When Mornings Become a Battle: Understanding School Refusal in Children
The morning stomachaches are real, and so is the standoff at the door. But most children who refuse school aren't choosing the easy way out, they're escaping a feeling they can't yet carry. Understanding the anxiety underneath the refusal, and why staying home quietly makes tomorrow harder, is where the cycle finally starts to loosen.
Fear of the Dark in Children: What's Really Keeping Them Up
Bedtime was fine until a few months ago. Now it takes an hour, the hall light has to stay on, and no amount of "there's nothing there" seems to touch the certainty on your child's face. Children aren't really afraid of the dark itself, but of what their imagination puts into it, and once you understand that, the way to help becomes much clearer. Here's what's really keeping them up, and the brave middle path that works.
How to Help a Child With Extreme Picky Eating
Dinner has narrowed to the same five foods, and lately the list is getting shorter, not longer. Every relative has a theory, but the worry under your ribs is starting to feel like more than a fussy phase. Sometimes picky eating is ordinary. Sometimes it's a sensory or anxiety response with a name and a reason, and it isn't about being difficult at all. Here's how to tell the difference and what actually helps.
Selective Mutism: The Child Who Talks at Home but Not at School
At home she never stops talking. At school she hasn't said a single word in weeks. It looks like shyness, but shy children warm up, and this one hasn't at all. What you're seeing is selective mutism, an anxiety condition that locks a child's voice in certain settings, and it's far more understood and treatable than most parents are ever told. Here's what's really happening, and why waiting is the one thing that makes it worse.
Back-to-School Adjustment & The September Slump
The first week went beautifully. Then, around week three or four, the mornings slowed, the stomachaches started, and your child began dragging through the door instead of bouncing through it. The back-to-school slump rarely arrives on day one. It shows up once the newness fades and a month of invisible effort finally catches up. Here's why it happens, what it looks like, and how to meet it as a season rather than a crisis.
Signs of Stress in Children: What Calgary Parents Shouldn’t Ignore
What are the signs of stress in children? Learn what Calgary parents should watch for and how stress shows up in everyday behaviour.
How Anxiety Can Look Like Perfectionism In Children
When a child struggles with perfectionism, it’s often about more than high standards. This blog explores how anxiety can hide behind the need to get things right — and what children are really asking for underneath.
Exam Stress & Anxiety: Why Students Blank on Material They Already Know
Exam stress is common among Calgary students, but with the right tools and support, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Discover practical strategies and compassionate counselling to help students manage anxiety and perform with confidence.
Back-to-School Anxiety: Why the Goodbye Is the Hardest Part of the Day
Back-to-school transitions can feel overwhelming for kids and parents alike. Learn how to spot the signs of anxiety, support your child at home, and discover how Calgary child psychologists at Creative Sky Psychology can help ease stress and build confidence for the new school year.
Why Is My Child So Anxious? The Question That Actually Tells You.
If your child seems more anxious lately, you’re not alone. Learn how Calgary child psychologists at Creative Sky Psychology help families understand anxiety, build coping tools, and support children in feeling calm, confident, and capable.
When ADHD and Anxiety Come Together: Understanding the Loop Your Child Is Caught In
Parenting a child with ADHD or anxiety can feel overwhelming. Discover tips, strategies, and Calgary-based therapy support to help your child thrive.
Anxiety Treatment for Children and Teens | Calgary Psychologists
Discover how Calgary anxiety treatment supports children and teens through CBT, ACT, and play therapy. Learn signs, parent tips, and when to seek help.
Supporting Children and Teens with OCD
OCD in children and teens can feel overwhelming. Learn the signs, support strategies, and Calgary therapy options to help your child manage OCD.