#255: Parenting & Play Therapy (Feat. McKenzie Reaume)

Crazy Cool Family - A podcast by Don and Suzanne Manning - Wednesdays

“Play is their language; toy is their words.” - Kenzie  Our 4th daughter, McKenzie joins the podcast today and PARENTS- YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EPISODE. There are so many valuable tools, mindsets, and words of wisdom shared by Kenzie. She is passionate about giving kids language and helping parents strengthen family relationships.   “If you play with them when they are little, they will feel safe when they are older.” - Suz  Topics: How playing draws out a child  Counselor's role in play therapy  Allowing space for the work to unfold   How to know if counseling is needed  Identifying emotions and helping kids have language skills  Other, parent included therapy options  Being a present parent during the counseling season   Questions to ask counselor: Any personal “need to know” about counselor Resources you can have to help child post session What does confidentiality look like? Knowing more about the process   Asking to see the playroom   How to honor the process post session   Resources: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys   The Whole Brainchild   Deeray (Author) has lots of helpful books   Podcast Resources: Join the 5 Day Family Challenge  Visit the CCF Store  Follow us on Instagram