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The Art Of Understanding Children: A “Back To Basics” Refresher Of The Play Therapy Parenting Model
In this episode of the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, we get "back to basics" of the Play Therapy Parenting model. I've shared an extensive range of insights over the last 124 episodes and as more listeners join the podcast family, I thought it was time to reflect on...
Your Kids Aren’t Manipulating You… Busting The “Manipulation” Myth
I frequently hear from parents something along the line of "My kid is so manipulative!" I'd like to challenge the notion that kids are manipulating parents and others around them and give you a new perspective and re-frame for you what exactly kids are doing that...
What To Do When Reflecting Feelings “Doesn’t Work” (Advanced Reflecting Feelings Tips)
Listener Stephanie emailed me with a follow-up question to my episode titled: "'I Hate My Life!' – What To Do When Your Child Says This, Or Other Shocking Things" and described a few situations where her 7-year-old son reacts with shocking responses, but the...
How To Explain Separation, Divorce, Dating, And Remarriage To Young Children
A listener to the podcast emailed me a question regarding explaining dating and remarriage to young children. In this episode, I discuss the related topics related to this matter. - Age appropriate truth - Neutral discussions without emotion - Setting expectations...
What To Do When Choice Giving “Isn’t Working”
Listeners Dan and Clay emailed me similar questions regarding "roadblocks" in the choice-giving process. In this episode, I discuss the following topics: - The purpose behind why we give choices - Hindrances to the choice-giving process (congruence, choices given only...
Beyond the Split: Understanding the Emotional Consequences of Divorce on Children
"Only acts of war and the events of natural disasters are more harmful to a child's psyche, than the divorce process" - American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1997 In this episode, I'm going to talk about the following topics, from a child's perspective: - Change -...
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