S4E18 - Why Does My Child Fight Me Over Everything? (And How to Stop the Power Struggle)
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose six-year-old can be cooperative one minute and completely defiant the next.…
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S4E13 - How Do My Words Shape My Child's Self-Esteem?
In this episode, I answer a collection of parent questions around one central concern: what do we do when a child seems…
S4E12 - How Do I Reduce My Child's Screen Time Without Constant Battles?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom who realizes that screens have gradually become a major part of her…
S4E8 - Why Is My Child Aggressive and Sad?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose son has struggled with aggression, sadness, and emotional regulation for years.…
S4E6 - How Do I Stop Power Struggles With My Preteen?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom who feels like she's constantly butting heads with her ten-year-old daughter. We…
S4E3 - How Do I Stop Sibling Fighting and Rough Play?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom who is worried about the relationship between her four-year-old son and his…
S4E2 - How Does Trauma Affect a Child Years Later?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose daughter witnessed the death of her father at a very young…
S3E33 - Parent Companion for Play Therapy: Helping Children Build Healthy Self-Esteem
In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I talk about self-esteem, the seventh and final common issue that…
S3E4 - Parenting Through Co-Parenting Struggles and Sibling Fights
In this episode, I answer a question from Barry in the UK about co-parenting struggles, sibling conflict, and feeling overwhelmed when kids…
S2E47 - Only Child, Big Questions: Navigating Screen Time, Co-Parenting, and Sleep
In this episode, I answer three questions from Jillian in Colorado, all centered around real-life parenting challenges. As a fellow mom of…
S2E43 - My Child Hits Himself and Says He's Bad—What Do I Do?
In this episode, I respond to a question from Whitney about her six-year-old son's negative self-talk and self-harming behaviors—things like calling himself…
S2E42 - Trying to Reflect Feelings but Freezing in the Moment? You're Not Alone
In this episode, I answer an email from Sarah, a mom whose two boys are in school-based play therapy and who is…
S2E38 - When Parents Struggle: How to Support Your Child Through Life's Hard Seasons w/ Special Guest Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby—a psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and founder of Growing Self Counseling &…
S2E31 - Transforming Mornings with Choices and Consequences
In this episode of the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, I respond to an insightful email from Laura in the UK, who is…
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…
S2E15 - Keeping Your Relationship with Your Child at the Center of Parenting
In this episode, I talk about how the relationship with your child is the most important thing, even more important than the…
S2E14 - Encouragement: The Easiest and Most Effective Parenting Tool You Can Use Every Day
In today's episode, I discuss the importance of encouragement and how it differs from praise when it comes to parenting. Encouragement is…
S2E9 - Addressing Body Image Concerns in Young Children
In this episode, I address a question submitted by a therapist on behalf of a concerned parent. The parent has a 6-year-old…
S2E8 - Encouragement vs. Praise: The Key to Nurturing Self-Esteem in Your Child
I can't emphasize enough the profound impact of encouragement on a child's self-esteem, self-worth, and overall development. Unlike the other pillars we've…
S2E5 - When Grandparents Are Sick: How to Talk to Kids About Illness
In this episode of the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, I address a heartfelt question from Corinne about how to navigate conversations with…