Jun 2, 2020
Say it in 10 words or less! Kids under 13 do not have rational thought, yet parents try to rationalize with their kids during discipline. This is completely futile! Kids are emotional, so it’s more effective to meet them in their emotion, reflect their feeling, and if...
Apr 24, 2020
Pediatricians should prescribe PLAY! (not meds) In this episode of Play Therapy Parenting®, Dr. Brenna discusses how the American Academy of Pediatrics published their “best of” 2019 journal articles, and one of the studies explores prescribing PLAY to combat all the...
Apr 22, 2020
“Be a thermostat, not a thermometer” In this episode of Play Therapy Parenting®, Dr. Brenna shares a parenting tip from her private parent coaching class (Child Parent Relationship Therapy [CPRT]). “Be a thermostat, not a thermometer” is a metaphor...
Mar 30, 2020
Today I Just Want To Encourage You In this episode of Play Therapy Parenting®, Dr. Brenna just offers some encouragement during this time of unknown. As you adjust to this “new normal”, and with kids doing school from home, and you possibly working from home,...
Feb 26, 2020
The Truth about “Baker Acting” Kids In this episode of Play Therapy Parenting®, Dr. Brenna discusses the involuntary committing of minors (known as “Baker Acting” in Florida) to mental health facilities. Unfortunately, many parents are unaware of what this process...
