Tag Archives: being a parent & therapist

Utilizing the Books of Kevin Henkes in Play Therapy

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Laura

Since the Summer Virtual Book Club for Kids is featuring Kevin Henkes this month, I though it would be a great time to review his books that can be extremely useful in therapy with kids.   (He has A LOT … Continue reading →

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When Potty Training is Difficult … part of the “We Get It” parenting series

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Laura

I’ve received lots of requests to blog about potty training … but it’s taken me a really long time to sit down and write this post.  The road of potty training my son (now 6) has been long and bumpy … Continue reading →

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Princesses Don’t Wear Socks … Reasons Why You Should Listen To Your Kids

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Laura

Let me start out by reminding you about my 3 year old daughter, Honor.  She’s the one always wearing the princess clothes … The one that had a Princess Birthday Party … She has no doubt that she IS a … Continue reading →

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PlayDrMom’s Favorite Books about Feelings

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Laura

One of the most important social skills is the ability recognize, distinguish and label one’s own emotions and the emotions of others.  A great way to help develop this skill is to begin reading books that describe and picture feelings … Continue reading →

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Promoting Positive Behavior

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Laura

As a parent and a child psychologist I firmly believe in focusing on reinforcing positive behaviors … as opposed to punishing negative ones.  This stems from my knowledge of what behaviorists have studied about human behavior … AND my first hand … Continue reading →

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PlayDrMom turns One!

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Laura

I can’t believe it’s been a year since I began this journey.  I really didn’t know what to expect … but I never could have imagined what has unfolded. I have learned so many skills while creating the blog and … Continue reading →

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Playdough in Play Therapy

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Laura

Since I took the Playdough Pledge this week … I figured it was high time that I shared HOW and WHY I use play dough in my work as a play therapist.   Play therapy uses PLAY as a way … Continue reading →

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making & using … A Sticker Countdown Board

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Laura

If you know my daughter Honor, or have even seen the photos of her on this blog, you know that she is usually dressed in princess garb.  On rare occasions she will just wear play clothes, but more often than … Continue reading →

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Keepsake Questions to ask kids on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, … or ANYDAY

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Laura

A few years back I found this list of questions on a Facebook note (if anyone knows the original source, PLEASE let me know!). What is something mom/dad always says to you? What makes mom/dad happy? What makes mom/dad sad? … Continue reading →

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Virtual Book Club: The Carrot Seed

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Laura

For this, our second month doing the Virtual Book Club hosted by Toddler Approved, we read The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Krauss. If you haven’t read this one (at all, or lately) I highly recommend it.  We have been enjoying it … Continue reading →

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