How to Set Limits Without Shaming Your Child
Setting boundaries is a vital part of parenting. Limits help children feel safe, learn self-control, and understand the expectations of their environment. But the way we set those limits matters—because …
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The After-School Meltdown: Why It Happens (and How to Help)
Your child holds it together all day at school—then falls apart the minute they walk through the door. The smallest thing sets them off: the wrong snack, a sibling in …
How to Respond When Your Child Says “I Hate You!”
Hearing your child yell “I hate you!” can be one of the most painful moments as a parent. It’s easy to feel heartbroken, angry, or confused. You may want to …
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 …
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 …