When Rewards Stop Working: Rethinking Motivation in Kids
Sticker charts, treasure boxes, screen time tokens—many parents have tried them all. And sometimes, those rewards work for a while… until they don’t. One day your child is racing to …
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Is Play Therapy Just Playing? A Look at the Science and Structure Behind It
To someone peeking into a play therapy room, it might look like a child is simply playing with toys, drawing pictures, or building something in the sand. And it’s true—children …
5 Myths About Play Therapy—And What’s Actually True
If you’ve never experienced play therapy before, it’s easy to wonder what it’s really about. Isn’t it just… playing? Does it actually help? Is it only for very young kids? …
What to Do Between Play Therapy Sessions: Tips for Supporting Your Child at Home
Once your child begins play therapy, you might find yourself wondering, “What should I be doing between sessions?” While the therapy room is where much of the emotional work happens, …
Why It’s Okay If Your Child Doesn’t Talk About Therapy Sessions
It’s natural to be curious about what happens in your child’s therapy sessions—especially if you’re bringing them week after week and they come out saying very little. You might wonder, …
How to Talk to Your Child About Starting Play Therapy
When your child is beginning play therapy, one of the most helpful things you can do is introduce it in a way that feels safe and positive. Many parents worry …
Building Secure Attachment Through Play: A Guide for Parents
Attachment is the emotional bond that forms between a child and their caregiver. When that bond feels safe, consistent, and loving, it helps children build secure attachment. Children with secure …
Meltdowns vs. Tantrums: What’s the Difference, and How Can Play Therapy Help?
As a parent, it can be hard to know what’s going on when your child is overwhelmed. Are they having a tantrum—or is it something deeper, like a meltdown? Understanding …
Play Therapy and ADHD: Meeting Kids Where They Are
For children with ADHD, the world often moves too fast—or not fast enough. They may struggle with sitting still, following directions, managing emotions, or feeling successful in environments that expect …
Understanding Your Child’s Play: What Themes Might Be Telling You
If your child is in play therapy, you may occasionally wonder, “What does this play mean?” It’s a natural question—especially when your child repeats the same story over and over, …