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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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A Puppy Shower!

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Laura

So, my sister and her boyfriend just got a new puppy.  An adorable Labradoodle  named “McLovin“.  And what better way for family and friends to meet and welcome the “new addition” than to …  My mom made the invite (pictured above) … Continue reading →

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What’s in the BabbaBox?

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Laura

Have you heard about BabbaCo?  Have you received a BabbaBox yet?  Well, this month we got our FIRST BabbaBox!  And I can’t wait to tell you all about it!  I’m also excited to say that BabbaCo and PlayDrMom have formed … Continue reading →

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“You are My Work of Art” – Love Books Summer Exchange

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Laura

When I heard about The Educator’s Spin on It’s Love Books Exchange I just KNEW we had to be a part of it. The gals over at The Educator’s Spin on It organized and matched up 20 different bloggers from … 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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Car Trip Busy Box

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Laura

When we take vacations, we usually take road trips.  Whether it is a couple of hours up north or 20 hours to visit my husband’s family in Louisiana … we take the car.  I always pack a bag or basket … Continue reading →

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Homemade Playdough: A Rainbow of Kool-Aid Colors

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Laura

If you read Monday’s post (So Many Ways to Play with Playdough) or Tuesday’s post (Playdough in Play Therapy) you might have noticed that we took the Playdough Pledge this week. It’s an online playdate hosted by Nurturestore, The Imagination Tree, and Sun … Continue reading →

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A Playful End-of-the-Year Thank You Gift for Teachers

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Laura

Thanks to Pinterest (see paragraph at the end of the post!) I found a playful, yummy, and useful way to thank my kids’ teachers for being such a important part of their lives this year.  Here’s the gift we put … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Mother’s Day 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Laura

I’m a spoiled Momma!  My Mother’s Day was more like a Mother’s Long Weekend!!! Thursday – Honor came home with a present wrapped (in paper she had stamped herself!).  I opened it up to reveal … A Beautiful Butterfly! Friday … Continue reading →

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Easy Mother’s Day Gift

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Laura

Need a super simple Mother’s Day gift … one that little hands can create … one that is easy to mail?  My kids have been making customized frames for a couple years now.  We have always used $1 unfinished wooden … Continue reading →

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