Category Archives for Children 0-5
Celebrating Play Therapy During National Play Therapy Week 2019
While most of you were watching the Super Bowl, play therapists around the country were beginning their annual celebrations of National Play Therapy Week (February 3-9). National Play Therapy
Continue readingShould 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 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 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,
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