Play Therapy and Counseling for children and families in Davenport, Iowa
Mommy, daddy, play with me! I can’t do it myself. See what I drew for you! We have all heard these familiar phrases- children’s cries for attention. Attention is one of the four goals of misbehavior in children. How do we meet the needs of our children, while not forfeiting everything else that needs tending […]
Typically October is the month for dressing up and trick-or-treats. While this year’s pandemic may put a damper on the traditional celebrations, the value of dressing up and pretending to be a certain character from a book or movie can still be had. Pretend play with costumes and characters for children can contribute to their […]
Change is the one certainty in life and yet it can be so challenging for both children and adults. We know that there is a reason for all behavior and when children are acting out in a way that is difficult to manage, parents might consider recent or upcoming changes to a child’s life that […]
It’s a strange time. In the face of a pandemic and lots of debate about whether schools should re-open some parents are choosing to home-school and some children are returning to face to face classes. I want to provide some back to school tips during apandemic. The most important tip I have is to realize […]
Emotional Intelligence helps children understand themselves and others by communicating and handling unpleasant feelings. Both now and later in life, it can help them develop and maintain relationships. You can instill emotional intelligence in your child by becoming an emotion coach. There are 4 parts to defining emotional intelligence. Teach your child to recognize, identify, […]