Teaching Children About Love and Kindness for Valentine’s Day
The themes of love and friendship that surround the holiday of Valentine’s Day are a perfect time to teach your…
5 Ways to Play & Connect With Your Child During Winter
Winter weather need not be a deterrent for playful connection between parents and children! Don’t let the cold temps and…
5 Parenting Tips For the Holidays
The holidays can be a time for making memories, connecting with loved ones and having joyful and playful experiences as…
Helping Children Practice Gratitude at Thanksgiving
Parents have a special opportunity in the month of November to dedicate the season to the practice of giving thanks…
6 Ways to Keep Halloween Fun and Stress Free for Children
Our American Halloween has traditionally been affiliated with scary things but it also can be a time for creativity, imagination…
7 Children’s Books for Bedtime Bonding
After dinner is finished and a warm bath, curling up with your child and a special book can be a…
Back to School Behavioral Challenges
As a play therapist I truly believe that all behavior has meaning. When a child’s behavior seems out of sync…
Raising Children in the Digital Age: Risks and Benefits of Technology for Children
Short of going off the grid, there is no escaping the plain fact that we all are living in a…
Summer is a Good Time for Kids’ Healing & Growing!
Summer is a time children and parents enjoy a break from the school year routine and demands. It’s a great…
Why & How Play Therapy Can Help
According to a 2007 research report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, play is absolutely essential to healthy development as…