Oct 17, 2024
S2E27 – Power and Control: Handling Resistance to Reflecting Feelings and Limit-Setting In this episode of the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, I respond to an email from Nicola, a parent struggling with her six-year-old son who resists reflective feelings and...
Aug 23, 2024
S2E25 – Too Late to Start? Implementing Play Therapy Techniques with Older Kids In this episode of the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, I answer a question from Amy, a mom of two from Florida, who is navigating the challenge of implementing child-centered play...
Aug 12, 2024
S2E24 – When Encouragement Backfires: Reflecting Feelings and Building Esteem in Sensitive Kids In this episode, I address a question from Nell in Ireland about using encouragement and esteem-building techniques with a sensitive child who doesn’t respond...
Aug 6, 2024
S2E23 – Solving Hygiene Battles with Choices In this episode, I address a common parenting challenge: children’s resistance to hygiene practices. I respond to a question from Rosemary in Florida, who’s struggling with her 10-year-old daughter’s...
Jul 25, 2024
S2E20 – Power, Control, and Potty Problems: Effective Strategies for Toileting Challenges In this episode, I address a question from Emma in Ireland about her 4-year-old son’s toileting issues. Despite being toilet trained for over a year, he frequently...
Jun 27, 2024
S2E18 – Choices, Consequences, and Catching the Bus: A Play Therapy Approach to School Morning Power Struggles In this episode, I address a question from Noel about managing morning routines and getting kids ready for school on time. As many parents can relate,...