The Importance of Play
As a play therapist, I get to witness firsthand the incredible benefits of play. Not only is play a form of connection between the child...
The Power in Procrastination
Most of us, to some degree, have put ourselves in the position where we are completing a deadline at the last minute. If you are a...
The Gift of Imagination
Imagination is a bright and wonderful aspect of childhood. It feels like a quality that comes so naturally to children. Watching a child...
Utilizing Connection in Understanding Children’s Emotions
My experience working with children has taught me the everlasting importance of connection. It is so important in fact, that in Abraham...
Sleepover Scaries
Taking myself back to my 9-year-old self where the excitement of being invited over to a friend’s house for a sleepover was through the...
Making new friends at school…with your feelings
I am sitting in my office staring at a list of “71 Kindergarten Readiness Skills”. As I scan the sheet, even I am intimated by the amount...
Sadness in Summertime: How Boredom Can Teach Children About Their Feelings
Summer is upon us, and with it comes the all too frequent “Moooooom, I’m booooooored!” The transition from school, structure, and...
An Attitude of Gratitude
Ten months ago my dog, Kona, was given a terminal diagnosis. Based on the location of her tumor, the size of her tumor and the...
How to Handle the Back-to-School Transition
Normalize the Feelings There are a lot of changes occurring along with the back-to-school transition, and it is normal for your child to...
