Should a 5 Year Old Have a New Year’s Resolution??
Last night, I started talking with my 5 year old daughter about New Years celebrations. We talked about seeing a fireworks show and then I told her that this is when people start making New Year's Resolutions.What
Continue readingPlay Therapy Practice Building Spotlight: Cary Hamilton
Play Therapy Practice Building Spotlight: Cary HamiltonIn this video Q&A interview, Jen Taylor talks with Cary Hamilton and learns how it is possible to go from solo practice, to group practice
Continue reading12 Play Therapy Days of Christmas Music Video
Some of my friends and colleagues from around the United States worked together to create this musical parody of the classic 12 Days of Christmas song. You can read more about the list items and
Continue readingGift Giving Guide for the The Play Therapist in Your life
Gifts for Play TherapistsDo you know a play therapist or child counselor and have no idea what to get them? Or, are you a play therapist that needs
Continue readingPlay Therapy Practice Building Academy: Spotlight on Andrea Crafton
Private: Play Therapy Practice Building Academy: Spotlight on Andrea CraftonIn this Q&A video interview, Jen Taylor chats with Andrea Crafton about her private practice. You will learn that
Continue readingI attended the National APT Play Therapy Conference for the first time…this is what it was like for me
My Love for the Annual Play Therapy Conference (in GIF's)I'm embarrassed to admit that I have been a Registered Play Therapist for almost ten years and have never been able to attend the biggest
Continue readingFinding a Play Therapy Supervisor- Part 1
What should we look for in a Play Therapist Supervisor? Where does one find a Play Therapy Supervisor? Welcome back Kamini Verma, LCSW, as she takes you on her journey in choosing a Play Therapy Supervisor
Continue reading“If It Bleeds, It Leads” – Talking to Children About Tragic News Headlines
Welcome back our guest blogger Marly Hinestroza, as she discusses about tragic media headlines, the effects on children, and how you as a parent can help! ___________ On 01/13/18, at 8:00 am HST, I was
Continue readingAnxiety in Children and How to Help
Let’s welcome back one of our guest bloggers, Kim Martinez, as she dives into the topic of children with anxiety. ___________________________ Parental Support of Children with Anxiety When your
Continue readingMaking the Summer Move a Little Easier: School Enrollment Tips for Parents
Welcome back to our guest blogger Sharon Montcalm, M.Ed., LPC, CSC! _____________ Looking back, I always smile with a shake of my head when “the move of 2015” comes up in conversation. My family,
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