preschool

What School Readiness Really Means: A Play Therapist's Guide for Preschool and Elementary Years

What School Readiness Really Means: A Play Therapist's Guide for Preschool and Elementary Years

Wondering if your child is ready for school? Learn what readiness really means for preschool and elementary kids, and how play therapy helps build it.

The 4 Goals of Child-Centered Play Therapy

The 4 Goals of Child-Centered Play Therapy

Play is the language of childhood. Here are the four things your child is working toward in child-centered play therapy, and why behavior change follows.

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.