Could Reading Children’s Books on Mental Health Issues Help Children?
People often ask, “Will reading children’s books on special concerns, like anxiety, depression or mental health issues help my child?” The answer according to research is, yes!
Tips for Returning Your Children To School
Returning my children to school can be stressful for both parents/caregivers and children. It can be a stressful time especially now that the summer breaks are shorter. It seems that the days of children going back to school after Labor Day are long gone.
Understanding Childhood PTSD
Childhood is often seen as a time of innocence, joy, and discovery. However, for some children, this period is marred by trauma, leading to what is known as Childhood Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
The Power of Imagination
Within the safety of one type of play, imaginative or fantasy play, kids can see beyond what exists in front of them and explore the unknown with general freedom.
Quick Tips To Smoothly Transition Into School
The new school year will bring a big change to my child’s schedule. They might have to wake up earlier, go to bed earlier, eat at different time, be ready to leave the house earlier than they have all summer.
What’s the value in play? Is it just play?
Play is a powerful tool that is not always given the space to be seen or understood for all its glory and worth. As we enter National Play Therapy Week, here are some valuable pieces of play and Play Therapy to be mindful of.