Podcast episodes

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I explain one of the most important shifts that happens for…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I explain why a child's growth and healing process is not…

In this episode, I answer a question from a mom about her child taking things that don't belong to her. I explain…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I introduce a visual way to understand your child's behavior before…

In this episode, I explain the concept of the pendulum swing and why it is such an important picture for understanding what…

In this episode, I explain the concept of the anger iceberg and how it completely changes the way we understand our children's…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I walk you through how birth order shapes your child's personality—and…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I explain one of the most important mindset shifts we can…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I talk about self-esteem, the seventh and final common issue that…

In this episode, I answer a question from a mom who is trying to decide whether to pursue an ADHD evaluation for…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I talk about relational issues — when children struggle socially, don't…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I talk about aggression — one of the most common concerns…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I talk about internalizing behaviors and how they often go unnoticed…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I explain externalizing behaviors — what they are, why they happen,…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I focus on power and control — one of the most…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I focus on anxiety — one of the most common reasons…

In this episode, I answer a question from Melissa about children who are possessive of their things and struggle with sharing. I…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I explain the idea of layers of an onion and how…

In this episode, I answer a question from a mom navigating a difficult co-parenting situation during divorce. Her young children are repeating…

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I explain how a child's brain works differently from an adult's…