Chasing Dandelions Play Therapy & Counseling Services

01/08/2026

Unfortunately, when kids look at the world, are they seeing Hope? Love? Fun, excitement? What is the message being shown to them? Sadly, when I hear talk about kids and teens today, I hear words like apathetic, disrespectful, hopeless, anxious, a mess. Are they really these things, or are we seeing the reflection of the world in their faces and actions?

01/06/2026

Children are still developing- even if we can’t see the parts that are growing and changing right in front of us.

01/02/2026

Transitions can be a stressful time for many kids, and you might see an increase in behaviors as we lead up to going back to school.

Back-to-School Countdown: Friday Reset

School starts again on Monday — and today is about helping children’s bodies and brains remember what school rhythm feels like.

Not a full reset.
Not strict routines overnight.
Just gentle preparation.

Easing bedtimes.
Bringing wake-ups a little earlier.
Returning to predictable meals and snack times.
Talking about school in calm, curious ways — who they’ve missed, what they’re looking forward to, what they’d love in their lunchbox.

These small shifts help reduce stress before it shows up as behaviour.

Preparation isn’t pressure.
It’s support.

👉 Come back tomorrow morning for an emotional prep post, including a FREE DOWNLOAD Parent Handout — supporting worries, big feelings, and the transition back into school-ready mode.

12/20/2025

Hey guys! Guess what? Santa is preparing for Christmas! Here is an insider look into Santa’s barn! AND Santa reads a story nightly!

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12/18/2025

Due to blizzard and road conditions, the office is closed today Thursday December 18th 2025.
Stay safe & warm out there!

12/15/2025

Are you a professional looking for CEU credits? Are you interested in learning a bit more about play therapy?
Like me, do you also not like going out in the cold?

SDAPT is hosting a webinar training on using Polyvagal in the Playroom! This will be a great chance to stay warm & cozy in your office (or home 😉) and earn some CEUs!
SDAPT is an APT approved provider.

12/07/2025

12/03/2025

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours!

11/26/2025

Child-Centered Play Therapy (and Play Therapy in general) has some stigma behind it. “It’s just playing”, “What do you even do?”, “It can’t work if they’re not talking about anything”.

Here are some debunked myths!!