Hey there, tech-savvy parents! Play therapy teaches us valuable lessons about screen time and its impact on child development. As a parent, I totally get how screens have become a part of our daily lives, including our kiddos. But finding that perfect balance between screen time and healthy development is key. So, let’s dive into […]
Guest Blogger: Caitlin McGuiness -Learn more about ART and its benefits for your teen.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed by your child’s anxiety, anger outbursts, or emotional shut downs? It can be so difficult to see your child or teen struggle with a problem you’re not sure how to solve. Let me tell you about something that could help! A few years ago I was introduced to Accelerated Resolution […]
Guest blogger: Natalee Clendinen -How to Build a Deeper Connection with Your Child through Play
One of the sounds I find most heartwarming is the laughter and voices of children playing. Those happy sounds echo outside my window sometimes and it often brings a smile to my face as it takes me back to remembering my own childhood and the joys that play brought […]
Self-care during a global pandemic and everyday
Sometimes it is difficult to even start a blog post, especially during a stressful time. Unfortunately, we are all stressed right now, even counselors. We are all aware of the stress that this global pandemic has put on our lives. The stress may look different for every family and every person. The past week I […]
Parenting frustration: tips and hacks to make parenting less stressful.
There are so many moments where parenting is frustrating and downright exhausting. Parenting is also funny and ridiculous too. Often parents come up with the best parenting hacks out of necessity (or desperation) and are super creative ideas. The following are some great examples of ways to entertain bored kids on bad weather days (or […]