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Say it in 10 words or less!

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 you impart some...

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Pediatricians should prescribe PLAY! (not meds)

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 stress, busyness, and anxiety that kids are...

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“Be a thermostat, not a thermometer”

“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 that teaches you how to RESPOND to your kids, instead of...

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Today I Just Want To Encourage You

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, hopefully, we can reflect on some good...

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The Truth about “Baker Acting” Kids

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 looks like, and how traumatic of an...

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Say Goodbye to Power Struggles with your Kids

Say Goodbye to Power Struggles with your Kids

In this episode of Play Therapy Parenting®, Dr. Brenna discusses how the root of many, if not most, behavioral issues with kids is Power Struggles. Learn what causes the power struggles and how to eliminate them with your kids.Podcast Transcript Hi, I’m Dr Brenna...

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