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This section is a continued work in progress - Websites, books, articles
Introducing Andrew (youtube.com)
As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), I am a member of The Association of Play Therapy who offers a Parents Corner with resources for parents on a number of topics from Why Play Therapy? to how to talk to children about tough topics and more. Parents Corner - Association for Play Therapy
Facts For Families (aacap.org) - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psyciatry is full of many resources. Don't get caught down a rabbit hole before calling a professional for consultation. Information is helpful though not diagnostic or determining of what is best for your individual child.
How Play Therapy Helps Children Communicate | UCF Research in 60 Seconds (youtube.com)
How do I talk to my child about therapy or starting therapy? https://childmind.org/article/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-starting-therapy/
Encouraging connection in families and with the outdoors. https://www.1000hoursoutside.com
Keep in mind that there are seven common experiences that are feared by most people who develop phobia's. This video (while slightly dramatic) does a nice job of describing when a fear becomes a phobia and how many children and adults experience phobias. If you or your child exhibits a phobia of one of these, you or they may not be alone. They may simply be experiencing it at a greater intensity at the present moment and need support to move through this period of development. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVTvcxEWClg
Natasha Daniels is an expert and parent in the area of OCD- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She has so much to offer in learning and supporting our young children struggling with the intrusive thoughts of OCD. Below is a video that is developed by Natasha Daniels to help support families understanding of her work with Anxiety and OCD.
For kids and their families - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1kjw0kmMds
For parents of children with OCD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjoNAKgt2yQ The more typical response to Obsession does lead to an action such as hand washing or checking and rechecking and questioning for reassurance.
Many people want more information about ADHD, and this is a great though can be an overwhelming resource. Surf in small periods, monitor your time on it and always seek professional consultation to balance your concerns regarding your child's development. https://www.additudemag.com/
Want to understand a topic, behavior, area of development better? UNDERSTOOD is a great place to begin. Search your area of interest and get a starting point on the area of interest. https://www.understood.org/en
Big Life Journal has been viewed on many platforms across all media and is user friendly across many ages of development. You can sign up for newsletters, family trainings and workshops as well as posters and worksheets to help guide conversations. https://biglifejournal.com/
Word of the Day - with Sesame Street. Take a minute with Telly and friend Zach Braff to learn more about the great work Anxious, a normal emotion we all experience to some extent or another and our children experience though sometimes are more uncomfortable than they can manage independently.
The Tabletop Family this is a great resource to learn more about family reviewed, tried and true games for all the ages. Why they may benefit kids of different ages and at different stages. Here is a link for our young five year olds though once you are on the site, you can search away for all the ages. Best Board Games for Five Year Olds - The Tabletop Family
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