Mar 5, 2026
S3E32 – ADHD Diagnosis: What Parents Need to Think Through In this episode, I answer a question from a mom who is trying to decide whether to pursue an ADHD evaluation for her six-year-old while he is already in play therapy. I walk through the larger issue many...
Jan 7, 2026
S3E25 – “That’s Mine!” Understanding Possessive Behavior in Kids In this episode, I answer a question from Melissa about children who are possessive of their things and struggle with sharing. I explain why phrases like “that’s mine” are often tied to power and...
Dec 30, 2025
S3E23 – How to Respond When Children Are Put in the Middle of a Divorce and Conflicting Messages In this episode, I answer a question from a mom navigating a difficult co-parenting situation during divorce. Her young children are repeating things they’ve been...
Dec 12, 2025
S3E19 – Sibling Jealousy: A Middle-Child Perspective In this episode, I answer a question from Kylee about sibling jealousy — specifically how her seven-year-old daughter reacts during her siblings’ birthdays. I explain how birth order plays a significant role...
Dec 9, 2025
S3E17 – Why Your Child Fights for Control — and How to Respond In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I talk about how many challenging behaviors in young children can be traced back to one core issue: power and control. Melanie wrote...
Dec 9, 2025
S3E15 – How Medical Trauma Impacts Power and Behavior in Kids In this episode, I respond to a parent who’s navigating a long list of confusing behaviors with her six-year-old — from struggles with socks and underwear to bedtime battles, toileting challenges,...
