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Welcome to the blog! This is a space for parents and caregivers looking for practical insight, encouragement, and expert support. Whether you're navigating big emotions, screen time struggles, picky eating, or mom guilt, these posts are here to help you feel less alone. As a play therapist and child therapist based in San Luis Obispo, I’m passionate about sharing tools and ideas that support children’s mental health and strengthen family connections. Explore topics like child therapy, parenting tips, behavioral challenges, and how play therapy can make a real difference in your child’s growth. If you're raising kids on the Central Coast or beyond, you're in the right place.
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Mindfulness for Kids
Simple mindfulness practices can calm kids’ worries and bring more peace to family life.
Why Routine Matters
Routine isn’t boring, it’s the backbone that gives kids space to grow, feel safe, and thrive.
The Science of Play
Play is more than fun, it is the glue that helps kids grow, heal, and thrive.
Banishing Bedtime Scaries
Nightmares can feel big and scary for little ones. This post offers gentle tips to help children feel safe, supported, and ready for sweet dreams again.
Moving With Kids
Moving is tough for kids. This post explores how to support your child through the stress of a move, while knowing when therapy can help them adjust with confidence.
When Kids Say “I’m Bored”
When kids say “I’m bored” it might feel frustrating, but boredom can actually be a secret superpower. This post explores how unstructured downtime helps children build creativity, independence, and emotional resilience. Learn how play therapy can support kids who struggle with screen time, big feelings, or finding ways to entertain themselves.
Homework Headaches
Homework battles can be tough for kids and parents, but they’re also opportunities to build resilience, confidence, and problem-solving skills. This post shares practical strategies for easing school stress and explains how play therapy can help when homework becomes overwhelming.
Friendship Drama in Girls
Friendship drama is tough, especially for preteen girls who are still learning how to navigate big feelings and tricky peer dynamics. This post unpacks the ups and downs of growing friendships, offers guidance for parents, and shares how play therapy can give girls the tools to handle conflict with confidence and kindness.
The Hidden Harm of the Clean Plate Club
Is the “Clean Plate Club” causing more stress than success at mealtime? Discover how trusting your child’s appetite and embracing playful, child-led eating can make meals happier for everyone. Plus, find out how play therapy can help picky eaters and tired parents enjoy food time again!
Letting Go of Mom Guilt
Overcoming mom guilt by embracing the benefits of daycare and finding support through child therapy for a happier family balance.
Reducing Screen Time Through Play Therapy
Discover how play therapy can help reduce your child’s screen time while improving focus, emotional regulation, and connection. Learn practical tools and support from a San Luis Obispo-based play therapist serving families across the Central Coast.