Sprout Play Therapy and Counseling Services

03/30/2026

🌿 Confidence isn’t built from “You’re amazing!” alone.

It grows when kids:
• Struggle and keep going 💪
• Feel heard and understood 👂
• Repair mistakes 🛠️
• Carry responsibility 🏡
• Take safe risks 🧗‍♂️
• Experience steady boundaries 🚦
• Practice until it clicks 🔄

Praise feels good, but experience builds belief. 🌱
Focus less on perfect outcomes, and more on supporting the process. Your kids will grow confident, capable, and resilient... one small step at a time. ✨

03/23/2026

Parenting is hard.
And we can’t fight every battle.

But some fights are worth picking. 💛

From reading and outside time to boredom, boundaries, and hard conversations, these are the everyday moments that quietly shape our kids into resilient, connected humans.

They’re not always easy.
They’re not always popular.
But they matter.

✨ Pick your battles thoughtfully, and don’t forget to celebrate the small wins along the way.

Which fight feels like the hardest (or most important) in your home right now? 👇

03/16/2026

✨Sometimes the little moments are the brightest glimmers in our day!🌈

After a blizzard and some unexpected downtime, it can be the perfect moment to notice the small, warm moments around you. Anything that brings a smile, a calm breath, a spark of joy, or a little “luck” 🍀.

💛Take a moment for yourself today: Snap a photo, write it down, or just notice one small glimmer and come back to it whenever you need a little lift.

What glimmer can you notice today? Maybe even share one with someone you love ❤️

03/13/2026

🎉 Big news at Sprout! Katelyn has officially earned her RPT-S (Registered Play Therapist Supervisor) status! Through completing advanced training and requirements, she’s now ready to guide and inspire the next generation of play therapists.

Katelyn Tilstra, MS, LPC-MH, RPT-S, Sioux Falls, SD

03/08/2026

Empowered women raise empowered kids 🌱

Teaching emotional skills, modeling boundaries, practicing self-care.. every action ripples to the next generation.

Sprout is proud to be women-owned, women-led, and inspired by the powerful work women do every day. 💛

03/02/2026

Dr. Seuss reminded us that childhood is full of imagination, courage, kindness, and big feelings 💛

Today we’re celebrating the little (and big) lessons that help kids grow into confident, compassionate humans.✨

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss 📚🌎

02/19/2026

Preteens are growing up online, whether we feel ready or not 📱

The goal isn’t to monitor every move or ban screens altogether. It’s to keep conversations open, curious, and consistent.

Asking thoughtful questions about online spaces helps kids feel safe sharing, especially when something feels confusing or uncomfortable.

Swipe through for simple, therapist-informed ways to talk about digital boundaries and safety with your pr***en. 💚

02/15/2026

We Skoolhouse ❤

02/11/2026

Some messages are sweeter than candy 💗

A few reminders for kids, teens, and grown-ups this Valentine’s Day.

02/07/2026

That’s a wrap on Play Therapy Week! 🎉

Thank you for celebrating the therapeutic powers of play with us this week. From cozy connection to superhero confidence and big imagination, play shows up in powerful ways — and we’re lucky to witness it every day. 💖

So grateful for our families, our community, and this amazing team 🌱

02/06/2026

Playroom Spirit Day 🎈

Sprout gear and lots of play, the things that bring us joy💚

02/06/2026

Today is all about Joy & Playfulness. A powerful part of play therapy that helps children grow through connection and fun. 🎈

Joyful play isn’t just fun — it supports emotional regulation, strengthens connection, and helps children build resilience. 🤸‍♀️

We’re ending Play Therapy Week with lots of play, laughter, and connection. 💚