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A kid and a doctor with clipboard, blocks and happy for evaluation, assessment or writing on floor. Play Therapy Is a Child’s Language: What Parents Can Expect and Why It Works Posted in: Play Therapy - Parents often ask what to expect in play therapy, especially when a session may look very different from the kind of therapy adults are used… …
Is It School Anxiety or Just a New School Year Adjustment? Posted in: Anxiety - The beginning of a new school year can be a big adjustment for children, even when they were excited to go back. I often remind… …
Young girl sitting alone in classroom looking down, showing signs of sadness or anxiety at school Why Your Child’s Struggles May Look Different at Home and School Posted in: Children Therapy - Sometimes parents come in and say, "I don't even know where to start." By then, they are often trying to make sense of a lot… …
Teen boy talking with therapist during play therapy session, using sand tray and art materials for adolescent counseling Play Therapy for Adolescents: Is It Right for Your Teen? Posted in: Play Therapy - Parents ask me some version of this question all the time: "Is my child too old for play therapy?" It makes sense to wonder. When… …
2 happy girls playing smartphones while lying on the floor How Social Media Affects Kids: A Parent-Friendly Guide Posted in: Therapy - If you're a parent trying to figure out how much social media access is actually healthy, I get it. Most families are making these decisions… …
little girl playing with wooden colorful abacus Giftedness in Children: What It Means, What to Watch For, and When Testing Can Help Posted in: Children Therapy - When a child is clearly bright, parents often feel two things at once: pride and uncertainty. You might be asking yourself, "Is this giftedness, or… …
3 kids playing with an ipad Kids Are Learning How to Play Again: Screens, Boredom, and Rebuilding Emotional Skills Posted in: Play Therapy - If you've noticed a shift in your child's screen time and kids' behavior, you're not alone. I hear this from parents all the time. Kids… …
kid-writing-in-the-couch Strength-Based Evaluations: What Testing Can Tell You (And What It Can’t) Without Defining Your Child Posted in: Children Therapy - When your child is struggling, it can make you feel like you're constantly guessing. Do they need more help? A different approach? Is this a… …
A kid and a doctor with clipboard, blocks and happy for evaluation, assessment or writing on floor.

Play Therapy Is a Child’s Language: What Parents Can Expect and Why It Works

Parents often ask what to expect in play therapy, especially when a session may look very different from the kind of therapy …

Is It School Anxiety or Just a New School Year Adjustment?

The beginning of a new school year can be a big adjustment for children, even when they were excited to go back. I often …

Young girl sitting alone in classroom looking down, showing signs of sadness or anxiety at school

Why Your Child’s Struggles May Look Different at Home and School

Sometimes parents come in and say, “I don’t even know where to start.” By then, they are often trying to …