I remember my first call for help… crouched down in the corner of my closet while still hearing my child's screams from two rooms over. "Kelly, how am I supposed to do this?" It's been almost three years since I made that call and I'm now the person on the other end of the phone for Play Therapy Connection. I'm...[ read more ]
Many parents right now are wondering, "what is the best way to protect my child from COVID and other illnesses as they return back to school or into social situations?" At Play Therapy Connection, we are a big believer that immune system health begins with the gut. Eating healthy, whole foods can be used to stabilize the immune system...[ read more ]
Two weeks ago, we asked you to submit your parenting questions so we could answer via video and you definitely delivered! We had several questions submitted, and the videos we made include: How to encourage our children to adopt a more “go-with-the-flow” attitude Watch Here Addressing the meltdowns that come after “no” Watch Here Lessening our children’s anxiety during the...[ read more ]
We created a series of videos outlining the most common questions about telehealth. We also provide information about how Play Therapy works over a computer screen. But, if you’re more of a reader, here is the breakdown. *Please note, we are offering BOTH in-person and telehealth sessions at this time. Call us to discuss your specific situation. * Topic 1:...[ read more ]
ONE. MORE. MONTH. You’re almost there! Only a few weeks left until you’re finished with this year’s homeschooling experiment and we know you’re tired. Recently, we spoke with dozens of parents from Colorado to answer their most pressing parenting questions and it’s not a surprise that their child’s behavior surrounding distance learning continued to come up again and again. If...[ read more ]
Parents, we know you are anxious, tired and overwhelmed. In order to support you, we have created a YouTube channel featuring short videos to help parents navigate through this season of quarantine. Here are some of the topics we offer support on: "How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID19" "Delivering Bad News to Your Kids: No More School" "How this...[ read more ]
This blog is written a little differently: not by a play therapist, by a parent. My name is Sharlyn Francis and I’m the Marketing and Business Coordinator at Play Therapy Connection. Here is a breakdown of my experience with parent coaching and what I’ve learned along the way. Why did I decide to do it? The phrase “I don’t know...[ read more ]
Managing Screen Time in 2020 There are many different opinions about how to manage screen time with your children and it’s hard to know what advice to listen to. As a play therapist, here is what I’ve learned along the way: Not all Screen time is bad: Screen time can be helpful for your child and you too. We all...[ read more ]
If I had to choose a word for 2020 specific to my relationships it would be PRESENCE. I want to be present in the here and now as much as I can be for myself, my partner, my children, my family and my friends. Let’s take a few quick minutes to think about some practical ways to be present and...[ read more ]
As I navigate the crowded aisles of shiny new school supplies, I ponder the question: How do I prepare my child’s brain, mind and body for a successful school year? What are the “school supplies” my children really need? It all goes back to understanding the brain and nervous system regulation. I like to utilize an adaptation of Dr. Dan Siegel’s...[ read more ]
