We were so excited when we saw the announcement that the San Diego Zoo was reopening (again) after being shut down again due to mandatory stay at home orders! We have been annual members for years and couldn’t wait to visit the animals and do something familiar in our hometown during quarantine. I was really apprehensive at first…. Read More
Top 12 Multicultural Toys, Games, and Play Tools to Promote Diversity
As a nationally recognized play therapist, I know play is a proven learning tool and used a critical way to teach children. And as an educator, I love providing parents resources that can be used in a way children respond to most in a language they understand. Puppets, for example, are an excellent way to teach children about racism, and… Read More
Top 5 Resources For Parents to Talk To Their Children About Racism and Social Justice
It’s been a heavy week filled with so much tragedy and injustice. As parents it’s our responsibility to educate our children on how to be the best person they can be, teach them how to be kind, help them navigate problems to help them find solutions, and how make good decisions and stand up for what is right. As parents… Read More
How to Talk to Children and Adolescents About Big Emotions & Loss of Rituals
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember and honor fallen men and women who have protected our country and a weekend that typically signifies the end of the school year and the kick off to summer. It’s also a weekend that many people around the country traditionally celebrate by having pool parties, neighborhood barbecues, beach bonfires, and family gatherings. Often times there are… Read More
Change Your Language and Your Child’s Behavior in 4 Steps!
Have you ever noticed the moment you say NO, DON’T or STOP your children automatically become defensive and possibly more defiant? Even as adults, when we hear we can’t or aren’t allowed to do something, it can trigger feelings of anger and rejection and we might want to act out more. What if I told you that you could avoid… Read More
Top 5 Safety Tips on How To Not Lose Your Children at Disney Parks
Have you ever lost your child in a public place? If so, do not be ashamed. Do not think you are a bad parent. It happens to almost every parent at some point in their child’s life. Whether it’s at the library, grocery store, or even at one of the Disney Parks, it happens often even if you are a… Read More
Parenting Responsibly During Covid-19 and Alcohol Responsibility Month
As a parent, I have been using this time at home with my children as a precious opportunity to talk to them about responsibility. I’m teaching them to do their chores, get their homework done, and what it means to take care of their minds and bodies, whether that means exercising, what food and drink they consume, how to self… Read More
Benefits of a Secure Attachment: Top 5 Activities To Do With Your Children to a Build Positive Relationship
Since we are all at home indefinitely right now, this is the time to connect with our children more than ever. This is the time they need us and want to be close to us. Use this time with them wisely and grow a deeper connection with them and a stronger, more secure attachment with them! Attachment starts as early… Read More
Top 15 Therapeutic Play Based Ways To Talk to Children About Emotions
With Coronavirus very rampant in our world, this year has stirred a lot of different emotions for children (and adults) of all ages. We have been living in a world of uncertainty and social isolation and many of us are confused, scared, and worried about how to navigate the flood of emotions with our children. That’s why I am… Read More
Coronavirus: Age Appropriate Ways of Explaining it to Your Children and Managing Fears and Anxiety
This morning I was honored to be invited to CBS8 in San Diego to discuss age appropriate ways of explaining Coronavirus to children as well as how to mange the fears and anxiety surrounding the recent outbreak. Everywhere we turn and look these days we are inundated with messages of Coronavirus. Children and adults all over the world are scared… Read More
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