How EMDR Therapy, Play Therapy, and Family Involvement Help Children Heal Sometimes, the hardest part of parenting isn’t knowing what to do. It’s not understanding why your child is struggling in the first place. The meltdowns that seem to come out of nowhere. The anxiety that doesn’t respond to reassurance. The sudden anger, withdrawal, trouble sleeping, or behaviors that leave you wondering what you’re missing. You try being patient. You try setting firmer boundaries. You t