Even before I was a mom, I was very strict about wearing sunscreen. And now that I am a mom, I am very strict about putting sunscreen on my children and teaching them about sun protection. I started teaching them about the importance of wearing sunscreen at an early age so they are very accustomed to putting it on before… Read More
Top 10 Play Tools Every Parent and Therapist Should Own
It’s National Play Therapy Week and as a nationally recognized Registered Play Therapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I want to bring awareness to play this week as it is vitally important for a child’s growth, cognitive and emotional development, and overall mental wellbeing! And now, with the big role the pandemic has played with children’s mental health, play… Read More
New Big Boy Bedroom Reveal with Delta Children
As much as I tried to prolong it, my son was finally ready for a big boy room. I miss my baby and his nursery so much, but I love his new room, and more importantly, so does he. I knew when it was time for this big milestone in his life, I wanted a Delta Children bedroom furniture set for him…. Read More
Parenting and Schooling: The Benefits of Learning Through Play and Coding with Osmo
Children are starting to go back to school and parents, including myself, are scrambling to try and navigate a new type of teaching our children at home whether we are homeschooling or we are assisting with distance learning. Either way, there is a lot to be said about the types of learning your child is doing that will not only… Read More
Top 12 Childproofing Products to Keep Your Children Safe
As you know, I have been a BIG fan of Toddleroo by North States products for years. I have exclusively used their baby gates and play yards since my son was less than a year old. (I linked previous blogs below) As a mom, there is nothing more important than my children’s safety. And Toddleroo is a brand I love… 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
TOP 5 “Five Minute” Daily Self Care Ideas for Moms
Mother’s Day may be over but that doesn’t mean self care needs to be. But let’s be honest, how are you supposed to self care when you are quarantined at home without a moment to yourself, when you exhausted from working, parenting, homeschooling, cooking, cleaning, and entertaining your children all day, etc. Spas, salons, and gyms are closed so what… 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
My Daughter’s New Bedroom Set Reveal: Furniture Safety and Delta Children
I love partnering with companies that put child safety first as well as companies that give back. That’s why I have loved partnering with Delta Children for new bedroom sets for my daughter this holiday season. They are the largest family owned company in the industry and have been in business for over 50 years! My daughter has been… Read More
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