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Four Reasons Why You Must Stop Saying Negative Things about Your Kids
The power of the spoken word is incredible. That is why motivational speakers and self-help books encourage positive self-talk and speaking what you want into your life. With this understanding …
Play Therapy Quote of the Day – 3/26/2013
“Play is a child’s work and this is not a trivial pursuit” – Alfred Adler
The Kid Counselor interviews Christiana Moseley with Bricks4Kidz about STEM Education
STEM topics are becoming more important, as we realize the future for our kids will require technology, math and science. Brenna Skype interviewed Christiana Moseley, director of Bricks4Kidz, about the …
Play Therapy Techniques with a (Formerly!) Defiant Child
We had a family move in down the street from us a while back and my interaction with the six year old boy was such a success that I felt …
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Trusting Your Kids to Make Appropriate Choices
I had an experience this week that reminded me of a helpful tip to remember when interacting with kids. It is easy to feel compelled to direct children’s behavior before …
How To Set Limits with Kids: A Limit Setting Example from My Home
I try to be aware that although I raise my three year old based on Play Therapy principles, most kids are not used to the language and techniques that are …
Connecticut School Shooting: Play Therapy Methods to Handle Dangerous Situations
As reports of the horrific situation are coming in about the elementary school shooting this morning, I am deeply saddened for all of the families, children, teachers, staff and community …
8 Family Holiday Activities with Purpose
It is amazing how the focus of holidays change once you become a parent. I find myself thinking about lessons that can be taught, qualities that can be encouraged and …
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Encouraging Thanksgiving In Kids All Year: Four Ideas
As I reflect on last week and our Thanksgiving celebrations with family, especially with an impressionable toddler, I am reminded of the importance of teaching thanksgiving in children. Kids do …
Four Steps to Raising Children who Become Self-Sufficient Adults
I was in a course last year with a woman who was widowed when her two children were young. She made a comment at one point that she realized early …
