Happy Play Therapy

09/05/2025

The mommy and me classes you’ve been waiting for are finally launching in Davie!

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05/15/2025

Yup. Our physical therapy department is growing! Send your colorful resumes our way!

03/26/2025

🚨 NEW PODCAST OUT NOW! 🚨

Cómo Alcanzar tus Sueños

En este episodio, conversamos con Giselle La Rosa de Happy Play Therapy, quien nos comparte su inspiradora historia. Su familia fue la fuerza que la impulsó ...

03/24/2025

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  We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Giselle La Rosa.

10/19/2024

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Today we’d like to introduce you to Giselle La Rosa, MS, CCC-SLP. Hi Giselle, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. I was once in the same boat as many—unsure of my career path but aware of my passions for the arts, psychology, and language. My favori...

08/22/2024

If empathy were a puzzle, Jeanine has the pieces! Embrace your profession, be admired for what you do and gather a complete picture of your clients. Join colleagues for refreshing workshops of putting the pieces together! Email info@happyplaytherapy.com to enroll!

08/17/2024

Does your child avoid certain foods or eat a very limited range? It might be more than just picky eating. ARFID, or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, is an eating disorder where individuals avoid or restrict certain foods, leading to nutritional deficiencies and weight loss, often due to sensory sensitivities, fear of choking, or lack of interest in eating. Research indicates that ARFID is significantly more prevalent among children with autism. Studies have shown that up to 20-30% of autistic children may meet the criteria for ARFID, compared to about 3-5% in the general pediatric population. At Happy Play Therapy, we support children with ARFID to help them build a healthier relationship with food and ensure they’re getting the nutrition they need. Let’s make mealtime a happier time together!

08/12/2024

Remember, when your toddler seems challenging, they aren’t giving you a hard time—they’re having a hard time. Shift your mindset, and approach these moments with patience and empathy. Together, you can work through it and grow stronger. And don’t worry, this takes time to adjust so give yourself a lot of grace as you continue to lead with your best intention! ❤️ You got this! 💪

08/09/2024

Women who plan on becoming pregnant are told they need enough of the nutrient folate to ensure proper neurodevelopment of their babies, but new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health suggests there could be serious risks in having far too much of the same nutrient.

The researchers found that if a new mother has a very high level of folate right after giving birth – more than four times what is considered adequate – the risk that her child will develop autism doubles. Very high vitamin B12 levels in new moms are also potentially harmful, tripling the risk that her offspring will develop autism. If both levels are extremely high, the risk that a child develops the disorder increases 17.6 times. Folate, a B vitamin, is found naturally in fruits and vegetables, while the synthetic version, folic acid, is used to fortify cereals and breads in the US and in vitamin supplements. These studies definitely raise new questions about the impact of extremely elevated levels of plasma folate and B12 exposure in-utero on early brain development.

08/01/2024

We are so excited to meet your little one and share the story of Unbroken! If you would like to schedule a book reading/signing with us, contact us today!

07/24/2024

Everyone feels that imposter syndrome creep in at some point in the career 🤷🏻‍♀️ Trust me, you know more than you even imagine!