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How to Talk to Kids about their Art: Tips from an Art Therapist
Have you heard the expression, “Every child is an artist”? It’s true – drawing is one of the most instinctual and natural ways for children to express themselves and externalize their thoughts…
November 29, 2021 -
New Summer, Same Advice: Let’s Go Play Outside!
If you were following along with the blog last summer, you may remember that I shared a post filled with ideas for outdoor process-based creativity. This was to support my main recommendation…
July 11, 2021 -
Three “Perfect” Books to Challenge Perfectionism
Let’s talk about the “p” word… PERFECTIONISM! Does this word describe anyone at your house? It comes up all the time in my work as an art therapist. This might be because…
May 22, 2021 -
Rainbow Check In
It’s the first day of Spring! How are you doing? This question might feel overwhelming. It can be difficult to answer such a broad, vague question, especially if your day has included…
March 20, 2021 -
DIY Heart Pillow for Belly Breathing: Sending Love to Sore Tummies
My stomach hurts often, and it has ever since I was a little kid. I’ve completed numerous medical tests over the years, and each time doctors share that there is no medical…
February 1, 2021 -
2020 Reflections: A Home for our Feelings & Memories
It’s December, the final month of 2020. What a year it has been. Collectively it feels like we are in the final leg of a marathon – we can see the finish…
December 7, 2020 -
Story Time Magic: 3 Ways Picture Books Can Connect Us With Our Kids
I love children’s picture books. This love was inspired by my parents who spent hours reading with me as a kid. My memories of story time begin so early that they are…
November 9, 2020 -
Let’s Make a Feelings Volcano
We are one month into the school year, and things are feeling INTENSE. COVID-19 case numbers are reaching record highs in Ontario, the cold weather is rolling in, the days are becoming…
October 5, 2020 -
September 2020: 5 Parenting Tips for Navigating Uncertainty
It’s September now, and school is starting in a few days ( … maybe?). It feels like over the past few weeks the plans have changed almost daily. I understand the reason…
September 6, 2020 -
Ideas for Outdoor Process-Based Creativity
If I can make one recommendation for the rest of the summer, it’s this: Go play outside! For the past several months we’ve been staying home, staying inside, and staying apart. This…
July 28, 2020
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