by Lynn Wonders | Parenting
For some parents anxiety quickly rises when paint, play clay and sand are part of a child’s play. Sadly, messy play is something a lot of parents don’t allow. What we play therapists know is that getting messy is an essential part of children’s...
by Lynn Wonders | Parenting
We are making the 5 hour drive to our daughter’s university in August to move her into the dorm for the first time (they call them residence halls these days but back when I was a college kid we called them “dorms” short for dormitory so I’m...
by Lynn Wonders | Parenting, Professionals
A common frustration among parents, teachers, and those who work with children is when kids lie. Often, we focus on the problem behavior. However, it is important to look past the actual lie and try to figure out what is underneath the lying. In other words, the why....
by Lynn Wonders | Parenting, Professionals
Understanding the nature of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and how it manifests for different children is important not only for therapists but also for parents and teachers. According to the American Psychiatric Association’s explanation of...
by Lynn Wonders | Parenting
Lack of sleep is an epidemic, with the American Sleep Association reporting that 35.3% of adults in the US get less than 7 hours of sleep. Parents make up a fair share of sleep-deprived adults in the US, and they are no doubt familiar with the struggles of getting...
by Lynn Wonders | Parenting
I remember the day I ventured out to the shopping mall with my 3 week-old first born baby. I had him all tucked into the carriage and as I pushed the carriage through the clothing section of a store I was vigilant about keeping at least one eye on him at all times,...
