Moms – Katie Lear
If you are a parent who is self-isolating with young children, the past week or two may feel like an eternity. As a play therapist, I’m noticing that for many young children on my caseload, the reality of what quarantine entails has started to hit home this week. When schools first closed, many children were celebrating what felt like a series of snow days. Now, the changes to routine and lack of playdates with other children are taking an emotional toll. You can help your child cope with change, manage strong feelings, and get through this tough time a little easier by helping them express their feelings through play. In this post, I’ll be sharing 3 tried-and-true child play therapy techniques that you can use at home to help kids during quarantine.
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