Play therapy
Dealing with separation anxiety in young children
Separation anxiety can be quite a challenge for both little ones and their parents! While it is perfectly normal and peaks at certain ages and developmental stages, it can still be daunting. Keep reading for some ideas on how to ease into transitions! Separation anxiety normally peaks between 18 months and three years, when little…
Read MoreA few thoughts on bonding and attachment with children
As a therapist who is passionate about attachment and all the wonderful benefits children gain from a secure attachment, I wanted to share some of this information with parents and parents-to-be. Happy reading, and may this information be the beginning of a beautiful journey for you and your little one. What is attachment? Attachment can…
Read MoreMore on my play therapy collaboration with children’s book writer and illustrator
In last week’s post, I interviewed Liesl van der Hoven about her children’s stories, products and philosophy. In today’s interview, she tells us more about her illustration techniques, the therapeutic element in her work, and Fairy Caravan’s future plans! Your artwork in particular in your latest project, the children’s book ‘What if worries weren’t wild?’,…
Read MoreInterview with writer and illustrator of therapeutic stories
I met the talented Liesl van der Hoven at a children’s expo and absolutely fell in love with beautiful little characters she creates for children’s stories and handmade toys. As we got to talking about our work, we recognized many similarities in our underlying philosophy and we started collaborating on projects, one of which is…
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