Tracking progress in therapy can seem to be a difficult task. Children who are brought to therapy for some sort of behavior problem (like not following directions, hitting
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Why I Am Obsessed With Cooperative Board Games
Cooperative board games are one of the tools that I have invested in at my office this year for the first time. Honestly, I think I have become
How To: Review Your Child’s Report Card Like a Pro
It’s about that time for a report card to come home again. Learn the secrets that a play therapist uses to review reports cards and set goals for
Why Helping With Homework Might Do More Harm Than Good
Should you help your children with their homework? One of the most frequent complaints that I get in my office is about homework. It might be the hours
What To Say (and what NOT to say) About Your Child’s Artwork
Does your child enjoy making artwork? Beginning as early as age one or two, most children enjoy scribbling with crayons. While most parents fear the mess, children really
Top 10 Holiday Toys (Recommended By A Play Therapist) Under $30
Toys are my world. As a play therapist, I have a fully stocked play therapy space and am always on the lookout for great toys. Despite the current
How To Teach Kids Gratitude Without Sounding Ridiculous
Gratitude is the typical “theme” of November in many ways. But, even writing it here makes me say, ugh! Really, do we have to go around the table
Having Nightly Homework Battles?
Is homework ruining your nightly family time? If you are anything like the families that I see, it has become a dreaded and lengthy battle each night. Children
Learn to Set Limits Without Saying No in 3 Easy Steps
For most parents, limits are usually set with one of these three words: NO. DON’T STOP. No, you can not play outside. Don’t run in the hallway. Stop
Consequences: Change Your Words To Change Behavior (Part 2)
Want to learn how to impose consequences without being “the Bad Guy”? Here’s another simple language tweak that can have a big impact on behavior. We already talked