Category Archives for Children 0-5
“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 readingHelping Your Child Navigate Difficult Emotions
Welcome Alyssa Caldbeck as our guest blogger this week as she explores navigating a child’s difficult emotions. ______________________________ Parenting is the most challenging job you’ll ever
Continue readingEarly Signs And Intervention
Let’s welcome our latest guest blogger, Leanna Rae, as she begins a series of articles on early signs of sensory and motor immaturity and early intervention! ___________________________________ Learning
Continue readingWorking with Gifted Children in Play Therapy: Part 1
Our next guest blogger is Dr. Jessica Stone who dives into the world of working with gifted children.
Continue readingThe Empathetic Child
Welcome guest blogger, Adrienne Jeffries! She brings to light the realities of nurturing the Empathetic Child! Read More »
Continue readingYou Are AMAZING
That is the name of Holly Willard’s coloring book and the subject of her course Sexual Abuse Treatment Methods Using Play Therapy from the 2017 Play Therapy Summit. Holly takes this topic very seriously
Continue readingThe Value of Unstructured Play
“Play.” That was the answer my three year old son gave when I asked the same question I ask every Friday afternoon. The question is, “What do you want to do this weekend?” Now,
Continue readingAdjusting to a New Baby in the Home: Lessons from MTV’s Chelsea Houska
If you are adjusting to a new baby in your home and you have another child in the home that is school age or younger, you may find some unexpected behaviors in your otherwise normal child. This is
Continue reading10 Tips for Traveling With Toddlers Without Going Crazy
If you are planning on traveling with toddlers this holiday week, then you might have some anxiety (or dread) about leaving home, but I can tell you that IT CAN BE DONE. And more importantly, it can be
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