Play Therapy

What is play therapy? To put it simply, play therapy gives children another way to express themselves. Instead of relying only on words, children can use play to explore their feelings and experiences. As Garry Landreth (2024) writes, “Toys are used like words by children, and play is their language” (p. 12). Play therapy is a well-researched therapeutic approach, and research supports specific play therapy models for a range of children's concerns. Even children with stro

Parenting would be so much easier if our children could tell us exactly what they were feeling, explain why they were upset, and calmly ask for what they needed. Instead, we sometimes find ourselves guessing what happened, wondering what a behavior means, and second-guessing how we responded. If you've ever thought, I just wish I knew what was going on in my child's mind, you're not alone. Parenting comes with a lot of questions, and understanding our children's emotions isn