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Let’s Talk About: Childhood Attachment + Slumberkins

Conception is the initial stage of development and attachment begins in the womb. Growing babies can benefit from sound and touch while they are still in utero. The moment a baby is born, skin-to-skin contact is vital for emotional, physical, and mental growth. During this attachment bonding period, a mother and baby’s heartbeats will synchronize. It is a beautiful time… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Reading

I can’t emphasize how important reading is to your child. Every parent is a child’s first teacher. Reading to your child and having your child read on their own (even if it is just flipping the pages and looking at the pictures) is so important to increase language and literacy development. Frequently reading to your child will also increase memory,… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Perfect Backyard Campout

Summer is about to come to an end but we were determined to get one more summer tradition checked off our list before school starts this week. Before we had children, my husband and I went on a summer camping trip every year and we wanted to pass that tradition on to our children. As you can imagine, camping with… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Play

Last week I had the opportunity to be an “expert” guest on News 8 Morning Extra on the CW in San Diego talking about the importance of play, especially in a parent child relationship. Since I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, a registered play therapist, a university professor in parent child therapy and play therapy, and own a… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Emergency Room + IncrediBundles

ENTER TO WIN GIVEAWAY AT THE BOTTOM OF BLOG POST!!! Have you ever had to take your child to the emergency room? We had our first experience recently and it was the most terrifying day of my life. We woke up like any other day – except this day was a little extra special. We were on our way to… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Developmental Play and First Edventures

As a mom of two little ones, education is of upmost importance to me. A child’s brain develops most in the first few years of life and learning is crucial during this time period. As a registered play therapist that primarily works with small children in private practice there is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing children thrive cognitively,… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Childhood Attachment + Slumberkins

Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Reading

Let’s Talk About: The Perfect Backyard Campout

Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Play

Let’s Talk About: The Emergency Room + IncrediBundles

Let’s Talk About: Developmental Play and First Edventures

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