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Disability Pride Month: Disability Visibility in Children's Literature

July 7, 2026

Understanding Disability Pride Month and Its Importance Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor people with disabilities and mark the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It highlights[...]

Body Awareness for Kids: Simple Somatic Practices for Emotional Health

May 15, 2026

Understanding Somatic Practices and Why They Matter for Children Somatic practices are body-based approaches that intentionally strengthen the mind–body connection. They teach children to observe their physical[...]

Bibliotherapy: Children's Books in the Therapy Space

April 15, 2026

What Is Bibliotherapy and Why Does It Matter for Children Bibliotherapy is the intentional use of books and stories as therapeutic tools to support emotional healing, personal growth, and psychological well-being. For[...]

Overcoming Childhood Separation Anxiety with Reading

December 4, 2025

Understanding Separation Anxiety in Early Childhood Separation anxiety is a common developmental phase for young children, typically emerging between six months and three years of age. This period is marked by distress[...]

Teaching Mindfulness to Toddlers Through Storytime

September 9, 2025

The Importance of Mindfulness for Toddlers Introducing mindfulness to babies and young children begins with helping them notice and appreciate the present moment. Mindfulness involves being attentive, observing feelings[...]

New Series from Child's Play Focuses on Positive Behaviors

August 7, 2025

In 2024, Child’s Play published a series of simple board books called First Feelings. This was in response to research indicating that good mental health was increasingly under threat, in children as much as in adults.[...]

Empowering Neurodiverse Children Through Reading: Tips and Strategies

July 10, 2025

What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity recognizes that children’s brains develop in many different ways. Differences in thinking, learning, and interacting—such as ADHD, autism, and sensory processing variations—are[...]

The Power of Childhood Routines: Essential Benefits and Tips

May 29, 2025

Establishing routines in early childhood is essential for fostering healthy development and a sense of security. This blog explores the multifaceted benefits of structured routines for young children. The Developmental[...]

Teaching Kids About Negative Emotions: Key to Emotional Regulation

April 29, 2025

Why Understanding Negative Emotions is Crucial for Children Understanding negative emotions like anger, sadness, and jealousy is vital for a child's emotional development. These feelings are normal, and learning to[...]

Exploring the Child's Play Series: First Feelings

May 21, 2024

In an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, in which traditionally accepted values, standards, and beliefs are shifting more quickly than ever before, the mental health of ourselves and others has come increasingly[...]

The Power of Social-Emotional Skills

May 2, 2024

Recognizing the importance of preventive healthcare, including regular check-ups and well-child visits, is common practice. But have you ever thought about extending that proactive mindset to mental health? Studies have[...]

Nurturing Young Minds through Parent-Child Interaction

February 27, 2024

It's a no-brainer that most parents or future caregivers envision themselves reading to their children. Many of us have cherished memories of reading with our parents, grandparents, aunts, or uncles during our own[...]