Dr Laura Hutchison
Promoting Positive Behaviors
As a parent and a child psychologist I firmly believe in focusing on reinforcing positive behaviors … as opposed to punishing negative...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Nov 14, 2019
- 3 min
Playdough in Play Therapy
Play therapy uses PLAY as a way to communicate, increase understanding, and resolve issues. There are many different types of play...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Nov 13, 2019
- 2 min
Simple Limit Setting
In my work as a child psychologist, and through my experience as a mom, I've learned a lot about the importance of limit setting. It is...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Nov 12, 2019
- 4 min
Play Skills for Parents
When conducting workshops on play therapy, I teach the participants basic skills of being a child-centered play therapist. I also...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Nov 9, 2019
- 1 min
"I Dressed Myself" - Coping with Your Child's Independence
I’m not sure where I got this idea from originally. I know it was before I even had kids … maybe from a play therapy conference,...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Nov 8, 2019
- 2 min
Coloring: Why it's Important for Kids
Years ago my cousin sent me this question about her 3 year old daughter …. Seeing as Samantha has a new-found love of coloring with...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Nov 6, 2019
- 3 min
Trusting Our Parental Instincts
One of the hardest parts of being a parent is the constant onslaught of commentary from relatives, friends, total strangers, and the...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Nov 5, 2019
- 2 min
54321 Relaxation Technique
So … we're about to enter into the holiday season, which for many also creates a rise in stress and anxiety. Therefore, in the spirit of...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Nov 2, 2019
- 2 min
Squishy Sensory Balls
These are so super simple and fun to make. They've been a favorite of mine for years to make with my own kids and my clients. It's...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Nov 1, 2019
- 3 min
Simple Ways to Improve Your Relationship with your Child: Keeping the P.E.A.C.E.
As I do myself, most parents I meet in my private psychology practice want to have a close, warm, loving relationship with their...
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Monika Niemasik
- Oct 31, 2019
- 2 min
Healing Hearts Fundraising Breakfast for Ele's Place
One of our associates writes about her experience attending the Healing Hearts Fundraising Breakfast for Ele's Place.
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Oct 26, 2019
- 3 min
Halloween EQ: Being Sensitive to Others
Since Halloween is less than a week away, I thought it was the PERFECT time to discuss the importance of being mindful about children’s...
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Oct 24, 2019
- 1 min
What is LEARNED through PLAY?
When you think about play, what do you think of? Is play something you value? Or dismiss?
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Dr Laura Hutchison
- Jul 13, 2019
- 1 min
Welcome to the HutcHison & Associates Blog!
For quick and convenient resources for mental health, parenting, and family this is the place to be. Just as I have done on my previous...
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Honor
- Mar 16, 2021
- 4 min
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, 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....
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