Helping Kids Listen: Giving Instructions Kids Can Follow Why can’t he just do what I ask the first time? I’m so tired of repeating myself. She ignores me until I lose my cool and yell, then she finally listens! We have the same routine every night…why is it so hard? Did he even hear me? […]
My child has a learning disability. Should we talk about it? Should my child know? In a word, yes! Choosing the best time, place, and words will depend on your child’s age and situation, but being open and honest helps everyone! If you recently learned your child has a learning disability or challenge, take as much […]
Kids & Compliments Praise is a powerful tool! Effective praise improves a child’s self-confidence and willingness to try hard things before asking for help or giving up. When we compliment and encourage, we are actually modeling words for a child’s own future positive thinking and self-talk! For a child, the most meaningful compliment is: Immediate, […]
I Can’t Do It! “If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning. That way, their children don’t have to be slaves of praise. They will have a lifelong way to […]
Quick 5-Senses Strategy for Anxious Moments Sometimes, big feelings, negative emotions, and worries threaten to take us over. When this happens, we can use our bodies (our 5 senses) to reconnect and “ground” us. Grounding means purposely shifting my focus from what I am thinking and feeling to what I am experiencing physically right now […]
National School Psychology Week! This year’s theme is “Let’s Get in Gear,” which encourages practitioners to Grow, Engage, Advocate, and Rise. You can read more about the theme and how to utilize this approach with staff and students in school here. What do School Psychologists do? In addition to assessment and evaluation, School Psychologists are […]
ADHD Awareness Month October is ADHD Awareness Month! This is a great opportunity to share facts, resources, and current information about this common brain-based disorder that is part of life for many children, teens, and adults across the world. What is ADHD? ADHD is an abbreviation for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a specific set […]
2021 School Year Uncertainty It seems like just yesterday we were congratulating ourselves on making it through the 2020-2021 school year. Now, a brand-new school year is already here. Like August of 2020, this August brings some unknowns. Adults and children are feeling excited, nervous, relieved, maybe even anxious as we head back to school. […]
Project Play is so excited about our new service! Dr. Lyn McRainey and Vanessa Adams have joined Project Play Therapy’s clinic team to provide comprehensive psychoeducational and psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults. About Psych Assessments: All assessment plans are individualized to the client/child; however, a comprehensive evaluation typically includes assessment in […]
Anxiety in Children Mental health is just as important as physical health. Therefore, it is important to take care of both! Many adults are often able to verbally state their emotions. However, children will showcase their emotions differently. It is important to recognize the signs in your child, as well as, provide them with healthy […]