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Looking for creative ways to help kids express difficult feelings, or work through defiant behavior or tricky situations? Here you’ll find a mix of play therapy activities like sand play, storytelling, art, and guided relaxation—ideal for use at home, in classrooms, or in therapy settings.

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The Magic of Guided Meditation for Kids: Discover Its Benefits

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025October 11, 2024

Explore the incredible benefits of guided meditation for kids. Learn techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and rewire the brain for a happier, calmer life. …

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21 Powerful Play Therapy Techniques Parents Can Use: How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on July 26, 2025September 7, 2024

Are you looking for ways to support your child through emotional and behavioral difficulties? Would you be surprised if I said play therapists aren’t the …

How to handle back-to-school anxiety: 5 powerful art prompts

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025July 22, 2024

Help ease kids’ back-to-school anxiety with these powerful art prompts! Create treasure maps, find sunflower superpower, and more ways to transform anxious thoughts into positive mindsets.

Colorful, abstract “worry monster” artwork created by blowing paint with a straw—part of an activity that helps kids externalize anxiety by turning worries into characters they can name, explore, and talk to.

Shrinking worry: how to Externalize Anxiety For Kids

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025June 7, 2024

This fun technique helps children shrink overwhelming feelings. Learn how to externalize anxiety for kids with this effective and engaging art activity. Helping kids handle …

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How to reach your child’s subconscious through art: 7 powerful questions

by Debbie McKelveyupdated on June 4, 2025May 21, 2024

Reach your child’s subconscious through their art! Use these 7 insightful questions to connect with their inner world and understand what makes them tick. Kids …

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