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Relaxation Jars
on: by Laura Hutchison
Yes, this idea is all over the internet … but I’ve fallen in love with them and just had to share them on my very own post. They are super simple to make. All you need is: a container (I used
Sibling Rivalry: Tips, Books, & Helpful Links
on: by Laura Hutchison
Relationships between brothers and sisters are some of the most important and potentially longest lasting relationships in our lives. As parents helping to foster these relationships is important, but despite our very best efforts, rivalry between siblings is BOUND to happen.
How I Get Kids to Leave My Office … a transition activity
on: by Laura Hutchison
One-on-one time with an adult in a room filled with toys and very little restrictions? What kid would want to leave!! Ending a play therapy session can be a bit tricky at times, but I have found that consistency and ritual can
Make Stretch Putty … having fun with ALEX Toys
on: by Laura Hutchison
Last week I shared the fun the kids and I had Creating Tape Town from a super cool kit that ALEX Toys sent us to review. This week I have another great kit to share “Make Stretch Putty” … Everything you
Utilizing the Books of David Shannon in Play Therapy and as Parenting Resources
on: by Laura Hutchison
David Shannon is one of my favorite children’s author and illustrator. I love is simple, child-focused pictures and story contact that is fun, yet usually has a great message for kids. For this reason his books are also wonderful to use
Creating Tape Town … having fun with ALEX toys
on: by Laura Hutchison
A few weeks ago I received some complimentary products from ALEX toys so that I could review them here on my blog. WOOT! The kids and I had a terrific time with them! The first toy we would like to share
Be True to Yourself … “A Bad Case of Stripes” activity
on: by Laura Hutchison
I was very excited that the Virtual Book Club for Kids picked David Shannon to be the featured author this month. He is one of my favorite authors and illustrators of children’s books. And my favorite book of his is ..
Books to Help Children Understand Divorce
on: by Laura Hutchison
Here’s a list of books for kids about divorce. I use these in play therapy and recommend them to parents when the family is going through a divorce. If you have some to add, please leave a comment below! The Family
Using Water Beads in Play Therapy
on: by Laura Hutchison
When I entered into the blogging world in the summer of 2011 I was first introduced to the world of water beads. An amazing substance of gel-like beads that grow or shrink depending how much water they are with … wonderful
Utilizing the Books of Julia Donaldson as Parenting and Therapeutic Resources
on: by Laura Hutchison
One of the things I have really enjoyed about being part of the Virtual Book Club for Kids is finding authors I haven’t read before and discovering how I can incorporate sharing these books with the kids I work with in
Create a Family Tree
on: by Laura Hutchison
This month Henry, my 6 year old son who is in 1st grade, had a homework assignment to create a family tree. I was all excited to create one with him like I do with my clients … he, however, had
Utilizing the books of Tomie dePaola as parenting and therapeutic resources
on: by Laura Hutchison
Participating in the Virtual Book Club for Kids has been a great way to study different authors not only with my kids at home … but to also introduce me to more children’s book that I can use at work and