Dr Laura HutchisonAug 28, 20204 minBack to School During a PandemicTransitioning back to school can be challenging any year, but this year kids are returning back to school under unprecedented conditions....
Dr Laura HutchisonJul 21, 20201 minExpanding our Acceptance & Knowledge: LGBTQ ResourcesIn the last couple of years I’ve found this trend that children are beginning to question and ask questions about their own gender and se...
Dr Laura HutchisonApr 28, 20202 minSibling Rivalry: Tips, Books, & Helpful LinksRelationships between brothers and sisters are some of the most important and potentially longest lasting relationships in our lives. As ...
HonorApr 22, 20202 minHelping Kids Get More Comfortable with Learning at Home during CoVid19Hello people. This blog post is about getting more comfortable with the new school schedule. And, first I want to say that this is not ab...
Dr Laura HutchisonApr 21, 20203 minGreat Books for Children with AnxietyFor years before the current pandemic we are experiencing, anxiety has been one of the top reasons for parents to bring their children in...
Dr Laura HutchisonApr 20, 20206 minPlayful Activities to Help Kids Learn about FeelingsI 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 f...
Dr Laura HutchisonApr 18, 20202 minRelaxation Glitter JarsThese 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...
Monika NiemasikApr 16, 20203 minStaying Connecting During a PandemicAs I write this, our world has been impacted by an invisible monster. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, Michigan is under lockdown, we are pr...
HonorApr 15, 20202 minWhat 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 y...
Dr Laura HutchisonApr 13, 20202 minMaking the Most of Your TeleHealth Therapy SessionsDue to the necessary safety precautions needed currently to protect against CoVid19 our therapists, and therapists around the world, are ...
Dr Laura HutchisonDec 7, 20192 minUsing Spin Art in Play TherapySPIN 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 gre...
Dr Laura HutchisonDec 6, 20192 minMake Your Own Worry DollMy own troubles with worry and anxiety started early in life. I would worry about everything … especially at bedtime. One of the ways my ...
Dr Laura HutchisonDec 5, 20191 minBooks that can Help Children GrieveGrief 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 ...
Dr Laura HutchisonDec 1, 20194 minDevelopmentally Appropriate Toys for Children aged 2-5 yearsThis 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. ...
Dr Laura HutchisonDec 1, 20191 minDevelopmentally Appropriate Toys for Children age 1 to 2 yearsOne year olds are busy exploring their world, gaining fine and gross motor skills, and learning that they can control their environment. ...
Dr Laura HutchisonNov 29, 20192 minDevelopmentally Appropriate Toys for Children 0-12 monthsWhat 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 w...
Dr Laura HutchisonNov 27, 20193 minThe 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 som...
Dr Laura HutchisonNov 25, 20192 minZentangle: An Artsy Relaxation TechniqueI’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 easi...
Dr Laura HutchisonNov 24, 20194 minThe GAMES we Play: Great Games to Play with Young ChildrenThree is the PERFECT age to start game play. (note: by age, I mean developmental age … which is sometimes not the chronological age of th...
Dr Laura HutchisonNov 15, 20195 minPromoting Positive BehaviorsAs a parent and a child psychologist I firmly believe in focusing on reinforcing positive behaviors … as opposed to punishing negative on...
Dr Laura Hutchison Aug 28, 2020 4 min 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....
Dr Laura Hutchison Jul 21, 2020 1 min 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 se...
