Pathways to Peace 

Almost daily I hear kids talk about something someone else has, how someone else is prettier, stronger, or more popular. On the other...

I don’t know how many fingernails I have chipped by separating legos. I love multipurpose tools. I am so thankful that I discovered the...

Friendships can be hard. Even as adults, it can be difficult to find a group of friends who share your values , beliefs, and enjoy our...

The Wishing Well is a solutions-focused and CBT counseling g ame for children and teens. One of the basic concepts behind...

I don't know about you, but I am always in need of resources to help drill coping skills. There are so many different aspects of coping...

It has been a busy week converting files and LOTS of trial and error, but I think we are up and running! You can now play PTP games...

The pandemic is pushing us all to explore creativity in how to meet the needs of our clients while also providing safety. Thanks to some...

Is it just me, or is play therapy via Telehealth tough!? My kiddos are used to playing games and were expectant of creativity during our...

I met a new friend this weekend. I was at the Children's Mental Health Symposium for some CEUs, and met this creative genius who had...

Fostering children is not for the faint of heart and requires a huge amount of love, self-sacrifice, and patience. However, it can also...

Where does your identity come from? Is it assigned to you by your parents? Is it formed by experiences? Is it built upon your...

Raising a child is hard. When we bring our baby home from the hospital, there is no handbook on the right way to care for your child....

Fall is finally here! Soon the leaves will be changing, and we will be transitioning into the holiday season. It is the perfect time to...

Many people will have regular anger explosions but do not recognize the underlying issues driving their emotions. This is often due to...

This game was birthed from the need for a way to explain to kids various levels of relationships and appropriate boundaries for each...

I have some kids that are absolutely hilarious, but are often quite inappropriate in their jokes. I have found that most elementary-aged...

Everyone loves emojis, especially kids. Last week we whipped out our art supplies and creativity to make emoji faces on paper plates. ...

I have had some kids tell some doozie stories lately. It never ceases to amaze me the stories kids can come up with. I have heard some...

I have had several parents ask about ways to help their children calm down and process emotions at home. Playdough is one of my go-to...

Why do people fail at their New Year’s resolutions? To make a lifestyle change, you must not only change your behavior, but also your...