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S2E19 - Diffusing Power Struggles: A Play Therapy Approach to Parenting
Season 2 Episode 19
In this episode, I discuss the topic of power struggles between parents and children. I explain why these struggles occur, provide a framework for ha…
1 year, 10 months ago
S2E18 - Choices, Consequences, and Catching the Bus: A Play Therapy Approach to School Morning Power Struggles
Season 2 Episode 18
In this episode, I address a question from Noel about managing morning routines and getting kids ready for school on time. As many parents can relate…
1 year, 11 months ago
S2E17 - Stop Fixing, Start Listening: A Game-Changing Approach to Your Child's Feelings
Season 2 Episode 17
In this episode, I discuss a practice from the child-centered play therapy model: sitting in the pocket of your child's feelings. As parents, we ofte…
1 year, 11 months ago
S2E16 - Helping Adopted Siblings Thrive: Play Therapy Parenting Pillars
Season 2 Episode 16
In this episode, I answer a question from Gaer in the UK about her two adopted sons, ages 3 and 9, who are both starting play therapy to help with an…
1 year, 11 months ago
S2E15 - Keeping Your Relationship with Your Child at the Center of Parenting
Season 2 Episode 15
In this episode, I talk about how the relationship with your child is the most important thing, even more important than the specific parenting skill…
1 year, 11 months ago
S2E14 - Encouragement: The Easiest and Most Effective Parenting Tool You Can Use Every Day
Season 2 Episode 14
In today's episode, I discuss the importance of encouragement and how it differs from praise when it comes to parenting. Encouragement is all about f…
2 years ago
S2E13 - Gentle Parenting vs. Child-Centered Play Therapy Parenting: Which Path Leads to Better Outcomes?
Season 2 Episode 13
In this episode, I address a listener's question about gentle parenting and whether it has gone too far. I discuss the principles of gentle parenting…
2 years ago
S2E12 - Applying Limit Setting at Home: Effective Strategies for Every Day Parenting
Season 2 Episode 12
In today's episode of the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, we're diving into the practical application of the "limit setting" pillar in daily parentin…
2 years ago
S2E11 - Using the Choice-Giving Skill at Home: The Key to Reducing Power Struggles
Season 2 Episode 11
In this episode, I discuss how to practically apply the "choice-giving" pillar from the child-centered play therapy parenting framework. I cover two …
2 years, 1 month ago
S2E10 - Reflecting Feelings with Your Child at Home: From Theory to Practice
Season 2 Episode 10
In this episode, we explore the practical aspects of Reflecting Feelings, focusing on how this essential skill can be effectively used in daily inter…
2 years, 1 month ago