Samantha Foehringer

As a parent of three, I find myself, a lot, telling my kids to take a deep breath.  It seems like a natural response at times when kids get mad, sad, or anxious.  But if you think about it, how are kids supposed to know how to take a deep breath?  It is actually not …

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Play therapy allows children to express themselves and their emotions through play and art as it is more natural for them.

Kids who have trouble communicating may not want to talk at all. The job of the parent is to encourage the child to begin or join in conversation as much as possible. This will most definitely help your child begin to feel more comfortable opening up.