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How Play Can Help Your Child Make Friends and Build Confidence

Friendship and confidence are two pillars of a happy childhood. As parents, we often wonder how we can help our children develop these essential skills. One of the most effective ways is through play. Play is not just fun; it’s a powerful tool for learning and growth. In this blog, we’ll explore how play can help your child make friends and build confidence.

Creative Ways to Encourage Positive Behavior Through Play

Play is a universal language for children, and it can be a powerful tool for encouraging positive behavior. As parents, we often focus on correcting misbehavior, but what if we could use play to guide our children toward better choices? In this blog, we’ll explore creative ways to foster positive behavior through play.

Fostering Independence in Your Child: A Guide for Parents

As a parent, nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing your child struggle after experiencing or witnessing gun violence. The trauma from such events can leave lasting emotional scars, but with your love, support, and guidance, your child can begin to heal and regain a sense of safety.

How Parents Can Support Children Exposed to Gun Violence

As a parent, nothing is more heartbreaking than seeing your child struggle after experiencing or witnessing gun violence. The trauma from such events can leave lasting emotional scars, but with your love, support, and guidance, your child can begin to heal and regain a sense of safety.

Promoting Empathy in Your Child: 9 Practical Tips

As a parent, it’s natural to worry when your child refuses to eat certain foods or seems overly focused on their eating habits. You might wonder, “Is this just a phase, or could it be something more serious?” As a play therapist, I’ve worked with many families facing this very question. Let’s explore the difference between picky eating and an eating disorder—and how you can support your child.

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health: A Guide to Being Involved Without Overstepping

As a parent, it’s natural to worry when your child refuses to eat certain foods or seems overly focused on their eating habits. You might wonder, “Is this just a phase, or could it be something more serious?” As a play therapist, I’ve worked with many families facing this very question. Let’s explore the difference between picky eating and an eating disorder—and how you can support your child.

Navigating Mealtime Struggles: A Play Therapist’s Advice for Parents

As a parent, it’s natural to worry when your child refuses to eat certain foods or seems overly focused on their eating habits. You might wonder, “Is this just a phase, or could it be something more serious?” As a play therapist, I’ve worked with many families facing this very question. Let’s explore the difference between picky eating and an eating disorder—and how you can support your child.

Navigating the Challenges of Adolescence: Parenting Strategies That Work

Parenting teenagers can feel like navigating uncharted waters. Adolescence is a time of rapid change—physically, emotionally, and socially—which can leave parents unsure of how to support their teens best. The good news? With the right strategies, you can build a trusting relationship while guiding your teen through this transformative stage.