S4E15 - How Much Freedom Should I Give My 10-Year-Old (Without Sacrificing Safety)?
In this episode, I answer a follow-up question from a mom who recently reduced screen time for her 8- and 10-year-old children…
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S4E14 - Why Is My Child Resisting Play Therapy?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose seven-year-old has become frustrated with her play therapist and says the…
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…
S4E11 - How Do I Help My Child With School Anxiety?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose 9-year-old daughter experiences intense anxiety every morning before school—even though she…
S4E10 - Why Is My Youngest Child Always Acting Out? - When a Child Uses Bad Behavior and Negative Attention to Find Their Place
In this episode, I answer a question from a homeschooling mom whose six-year-old becomes angry, disruptive, and resistant whenever it's time to…
S4E9 - How Do I Make Custody Exchanges Easier for My Toddler?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose toddler struggles every time it's time to transition to the other…
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.…
S4E7 - How Do I Handle Aggressive Behavior Without Punishment?
In this episode, I answer a question from an adoptive mom who is learning how to use child-centered parenting techniques with her…
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…
S4E5 - Why Is My Child Always Fighting for Control?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose five-year-old daughter seems to be caught in constant power struggles despite…
S4E4 - Why Does My Child Hold Their Pee?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose seven-year-old daughter has struggled with pee withholding since potty training. 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…
S4E1 - Can Children Develop Internal Motivation Without Rewards?
In the first Q&A episode of Season 4, I answer a thoughtful question from a mom who is trying to help her…
S3E46 - Wrapping Up the Parent Companion Series + What's In Store for Season 4!
In this final episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I reflect on why this season has mattered so much…
S3E45 - The Emotional Crash After Fun Activities: What Parents Need to Know
In this episode, I answer a question from an adoptive mom whose three-year-old becomes extremely dysregulated before and after exciting events like…
S3E44 - How Play Therapy Helps Even When Nothing in Their Environment Changes
In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I answer a common question parents ask: "How can play therapy…
S3E43 - Reverse Pandora's Box: Can My Child Lose the Progress They've Made in Therapy?
In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I talk about one of the biggest fears parents have after…
S3E42 - Can My Child Do Play Therapy and Occupational Therapy at the Same Time?
In this episode, I answer a question from a mom whose child is currently in play therapy and making great progress, but…