It’s no secret that raising and caring for children is a challenge. As their brains are developing and they learn more about the world, it can be difficult to help them navigate life and become the eBay version of themselves. Luckily, there are those out there who have as close to a doctorate in children as you can get: child therapists and psychologists. The human mind is a complicated thing, but child therapists are well-versed in child development and have great suggestions and tips for caregivers to better understand their little ones’ minds and care for them in the way that is best for them. Below is a list of our top five child therapists to follow!
- Dr. Chassia Boczko
Dr. Boczko is a child psychologist who focuses on helping parents and children navigate anxiety and ADHD. Her page is easy to navigate and has great resources to help caregivers better understand what’s going on in their little minds. Her website features her “Safety Protocol,” a practical three-step guide for parents to use to manage ADHD in the home. Take a look at her page here.
- Megha Chitalia
Megha Chitalia is a child therapist for ages 4-13. She focuses on play therapy and has great tips and videos that are informative and engaging with parents. Her page is a helpful resource for understanding what play therapy is and why it’s so effective, providing a great option for those looking into therapy. Check out her Instagram here.
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- Robyn Gobbel
Robyn Gobbel was previously a child therapist but is now an educator, community creator, author, and podcaster. Her parenting podcast, The Baffling Behavior Show, aims to help parents better understand their child’s behavior and how to navigate challenges intentionally. Her page features engaging bite-size tips from her podcast and can be browsed here.
- Kristin Gallant and Deena Margolin
These superstar mommas are self-proclaimed ‘toddler experts’ and have worked together to create the ‘Big Little Feelings’ community, which provides parenting advice for children 1-6. They’ve been featured on The Today Show and have 3.5 million followers on Instagram. Their podcast After Bedtime is a candid look at the struggles and joys of parenting, uplifting caregivers through it all. They also have free guides and parenting classes available. Check out their page here.
- Caitlin Slavens and Chelsea Bodie
Caitlyn and Chelsea are the “Mama Psychologists,” psychologists in Canada with specializations in Maternal mental health and children’s mental health. Their page features funny and honest videos about being a mama and helpful guides and tips to navigate the challenges of caregiving. In January of last year, they released their book Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book: Normalizing Post-Baby Mental Health Struggles, Navigating #MOMLife, and Finding Strength Amid the Chaos. Their page is a great resource for any new mamas or those looking to help navigate their little ones’ mental health. Check them out here.
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Isabelle Raudszus is an incoming senior at Eastern Michigan University with a major in Children’s and Young Adult Literature with a Publishing concentration and a minor in both Professional Writing and Literature. She is an avid reader of all fiction genres and enjoys writing, especially poetry. She is currently working on her own fantasy novel. She is also a huge Swiftie and loves spending time with her three younger sisters.