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What to Expect at Your Child's First Play Therapy Session

What to Expect at Your Child's First Play Therapy Session

The decision to reach out for support is not a small one. Most parents have been quietly wondering for weeks before they make the call. From the first parent consultation to what happens in the playroom, here is a glimpse at what to expect when you walk through our door at KMG Play Therapy.

Signs Your Toddler Might Benefit from Play Therapy

Signs Your Toddler Might Benefit from Play Therapy

If you have been wondering whether your toddler is "too young" for therapy, you are not alone. That is one of the most common things I hear from parents. The truth is, ages 2 through 5 are some of the most important years for emotional development, and play therapy was designed with young children in mind. Read more to learn what to look for.

The Way I Feel: First Steps to Understanding Your Child's Brain

The Way I Feel: First Steps to Understanding Your Child's Brain

Picture this. It is a Tuesday evening, dinner is on the stove, and your child completely falls apart because their cup is the wrong color. You are exhausted, frustrated, and somewhere underneath all of that, you are wondering what is actually going on inside their head. The answer has everything to do with how their brain is still being built, and understanding it might just change how you show up in those hardest moments.