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Honor
Mar 16, 20214 min read
Sexism IS a problem in schools
Blue is for boys pink is for girls. I've heard that too many times. And why? Same with clothes. And what to do and how we act. WE ARE ALL...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Aug 28, 20204 min read
Back to School During a Pandemic
Transitioning back to school can be challenging any year, but this year kids are returning back to school under unprecedented conditions....
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Jul 21, 20201 min read
Expanding our Acceptance & Knowledge: LGBTQ Resources
In the last couple of years I’ve found this trend that children are beginning to question and ask questions about their own gender and...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Apr 28, 20202 min read
Sibling Rivalry: Tips, Books, & Helpful Links
Relationships between brothers and sisters are some of the most important and potentially longest lasting relationships in our lives. As...
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Honor
Apr 22, 20202 min read
Helping Kids Get More Comfortable with Learning at Home during CoVid19
Hello people. This blog post is about getting more comfortable with the new school schedule. And, first I want to say that this is not...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Apr 21, 20203 min read
Great Books for Children with Anxiety
For years before the current pandemic we are experiencing, anxiety has been one of the top reasons for parents to bring their children...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Apr 20, 20206 min read
Playful Activities to Help Kids Learn about Feelings
I feel that one of my most important tasks as a play therapist (and a mom) is to help children understand, cope with, and express their...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Apr 18, 20202 min read
Relaxation Glitter Jars
These super popular relaxation jars are very simple to make. All you need is: a container (I used pint-sized Mason jars, but you can use...
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Monika Niemasik
Apr 16, 20203 min read
Staying Connecting During a Pandemic
As I write this, our world has been impacted by an invisible monster. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Michigan is under lockdown, we are...
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Honor
Apr 14, 20202 min read
What Kids Think of COVID19 (a message to parents)
Hello parents! This is about getting in kids' shoes for coronavirus. I am a kid and I'm sharing what I think of coronavirus. And before...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Apr 13, 20202 min read
Making the Most of Your TeleHealth Therapy Sessions
Due to the necessary safety precautions needed currently to protect against CoVid19 our therapists, and therapists around the world, are...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Dec 7, 20192 min read
Using Spin Art in Play Therapy
SPIN ART and PLAY THERAPY are two of my favorite things. I was so happy when I started using spin art in session and realized what a...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Dec 6, 20192 min read
Make Your Own Worry Doll
My own troubles with worry and anxiety started early in life. I would worry about everything … especially at bedtime. One of the ways my...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Dec 5, 20191 min read
Books that can Help Children Grieve
Grief and loss is one of the hardest subjects to talk about with kids. One reason is that many times the adults in the child’s life are...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Dec 1, 20194 min read
Developmentally Appropriate Toys for Children aged 2-5 years
This is SUCH a fun age to buy for. Kids are finally mastering fine and gross motor skills … as well as the ability for imaginary play....
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Nov 30, 20191 min read
Developmentally Appropriate Toys for Children age 1 to 2 years
One year olds are busy exploring their world, gaining fine and gross motor skills, and learning that they can control their environment....
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Nov 29, 20192 min read
Developmentally Appropriate Toys for Children 0-12 months
What are some MUST-HAVES for a baby-to-be or for that little zero to twelve-month old in your life? Definitely think of safe toys that...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Nov 27, 20193 min read
The GAMES we PLAY ... and WHY? (Part 2)
Previously I posted a list of great “starter” games for kids … Classic “Board” Games to Play with Three-Year-Olds … and WHY. Here’s...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Nov 25, 20192 min read
Zentangle: An Artsy Relaxation Technique
I’m not trained in art therapy, but I definitely use a lot of art and crafts in my work with my clients. Art and play therapy go so...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
Nov 24, 20194 min read
The GAMES we Play: Great Games to Play with Young Children
Three is the PERFECT age to start game play. (note: by age, I mean developmental age … which is sometimes not the chronological age of...
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Honor
Mar 16, 20214 min read
Sexism IS a problem in schools
Blue is for boys pink is for girls. I've heard that too many times. And why? Same with clothes. And what to do and how we act. WE ARE ALL...
75 views1 comment
Dr Laura Hutchison
Aug 28, 20204 min read
Back to School During a Pandemic
Transitioning back to school can be challenging any year, but this year kids are returning back to school under unprecedented conditions....
87 views0 comments
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