One Way Kids Bridge the Gap Between Their Actual Self and Their Ideal Self
Often one of the underlying causes of emotional and behavioral struggles is that who the child wants to be (their "ideal self")…
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How Angry Emotions Mask Deeper Feelings
Parents are often concerned when children express angry or aggressive behavior. In this podcast exclusive I discuss how parents can recognize the…
Lessons on Consistency and Hard Work Paying Off (Applied to Parenting)
Have you ever wondered if all the work you put into learning how to be a good parent is paying off? Have…
2 Main Parenting Goals You Should Be Working On In 2021
Are you setting goals or resolutions for the new year? If so, is one to create a better relationship with your kids?…
Do Your Kids Feel Loved By You? (How to Make Certain)
Are you loving your kids in the way that they feel love? You might be completely wasting your efforts in showing love…
The Antidote to Guilt, Shame, and Blame as a Parent
We know that kids don't come with an instruction manual and parenting doesn't have a road map. That often leaves us confused,…
How to Talk to Your Kid's Teacher About Behavior Problems
Is your child's behavior at school creating stress and anxiety in your family? Do you fear daily reports from the teacher? Are…
2 Tips for Parents Dealing with Their Child's Anxiety
Have you ever felt helpless to handle your children's anxiety and worries? Have you tried things that didn't seem to help? Do…
What are the Warning Signs of Anxiety in Children?
Do you wonder if some of your children's behaviors are related to anxiety? Have you seen an increase in big emotions, worry,…
Is Your Child a "Two Marshmallow Kid?"
Have you ever felt that your kids are too impulsive? Do they get out of control when they are overly excited? Are…
Why your child should say "I'm angry"
You probably hate it when your child loses it when they get upset! But do you know what's going on in their…
What You Need to Know about Your Kids' Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors (spoiler - they're all connected!)
Kids say things that often lead us to the wrong conclusions about what is going on. A Yale study reveals how much…
Stop trying to reason and rationalize with your child!
Have you ever tried to explain to your child why something they did wasn't a good idea? We've all done it. But…
Understanding your kid's big emotions (anger, crying, etc.)
One of the key practices in Play Therapy is figuring out the emotion behind the behavior. When you know what emotion is…
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!…
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…
"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…
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…
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…
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…