by GenesisAdmin | Jul 29, 2014 | Early Childhood Development |
The importance of creative play Kids naturally love creative play. They love painting, playing with play dough, dressing-up and making things. Not only is this type of play necessary for a child’s well-being, but it can also assist children by: Providing a safe,...
by GenesisAdmin | Jul 7, 2014 | Emotional Development, Therapy |
What is Play Therapy? “You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” ~ Plato Play therapy is a therapeutic medium used by therapists who work with children. Children cannot always express themselves and speak about their...
by GenesisAdmin | Jun 4, 2014 | Parent guidance, Therapy |
6 things not to do when your child goes for play therapy There are quite a few articles out there with helpful hints on what to do when your child goes for play therapy, but what must you not do? Here are a few helpful tips or things to avoid when your child...
by GenesisAdmin | Jun 4, 2014 | Behavioural Difficulties, Early Childhood Development, Parent guidance |
“My child refuses to eat! Help!” This seems to be quite a common complaint for parents of toddlers, yet it can cause parents a lot of stress. The immediate reaction is to 1) punish the child and force him to eat, 2) give-in and give him what he wants because you’re...
by GenesisAdmin | May 15, 2014 | Therapy |
What is play therapy? Play therapy is simply a child friendly way of engaging with children. It provides a way for them to talk about their feelings and experiences or to deal with trauma. Children mimic and explore their world through play. So it makes sens that they...