I used to fall into the trap of just doing the basics and calling it a day. I made sure the kids were clean, they got their meals, they were taken to their practices and games, their homework got done, and they were in bed at a reasonable … [Read more...]
Happy National Play Therapy Week!
Kid Talk got Yarn Bombed!
Kid Talk's very own therapist Uzma decided that Kid Talk needed a little color outside the building. She went on a secret mission with some kid talk families to yarn bomb the outside railing of our building to surprise owner and therapist … [Read more...]
The Power of Play
I often have friends, parents, and even family who are confused about what I do and make statements like “you just play with kids all day”. I do play with kids all day but it is so much more complex then it seems. When children … [Read more...]
The Importance of Playtime in Schools
I love it when research backs up what we already know. Playtime is priceless and is not just fun, it helps develop, and grow the brain. Playtime is not just a way for kids to get their energy and wiggles out, it an important social and … [Read more...]
What’s So Special About Special Play Time?
Imagine what it would feel like to get a glimpse or peak into your little kiddo's world? What if there was an easy way to build a stronger relationship with your child? What is you could feel more connected to your child and your … [Read more...]
Why Play Is Enough
I think about my job not as a place where children come to heal from their experiences but rather for children to have a place to really be themselves. Play Therapy provides a safe and no judgement place where children can utilize their … [Read more...]
