A collection of printable tools to help caregivers support children’s emotional regulation, connection, and growth at home. Each resource is grounded in child-centered play therapy principles, offering practical ways to bring safety, empathy, and reflection into daily life.
What you’ll get:
Caregiver Phrases for Big Feelings – Reflective, validating language caregivers can use to help children feel seen, safe, and supported during moments of big emotion.
Connect Before Correct Cheat Sheet – A quick guide for leading with connection before correction to reduce power struggles and strengthen cooperation.
Daily Connection Rituals Chart – Simple five-minute routines that nurture predictability, safety, and belonging throughout the day.
Explaining Boundaries in Kid-Friendly Language – Clear, calm scripts to help caregivers set consistent limits while keeping connection at the center.
Nervous System Reset Menu – A menu of sensory and body-based strategies caregivers can use to help children (and themselves) find calm after stressful moments.
Noticing Growth Journal – A reflection tool to help caregivers notice small wins, reframe challenges, and celebrate steady progress over time.
Using the ACT Model at Home – A simple handout for setting limits with love using Landreth’s Acknowledge–Communicate–Target framework.
Special Playtime Parent Guide – A guide to creating weekly, child-led play sessions that build trust, safety, and connection through play.
Structure vs. Flexibility Planning Page – A worksheet to help families balance routines and choices so children feel secure and empowered.
Tips to Stay Grounded When Parenting Feels Heavy – Quick grounding and self-regulation tools for staying calm, present, and connected during hard moments.
What to Expect: Parent Stages in Play Therapy – An overview of the stages children experience in play therapy, helping caregivers understand the process of growth and healing.
A collection of printable tools to help caregivers support children’s emotional regulation, connection, and growth at home. Each resource is grounded in child-centered play therapy principles, offering practical ways to bring safety, empathy, and reflection into daily life.
What you’ll get:
Caregiver Phrases for Big Feelings – Reflective, validating language caregivers can use to help children feel seen, safe, and supported during moments of big emotion.
Connect Before Correct Cheat Sheet – A quick guide for leading with connection before correction to reduce power struggles and strengthen cooperation.
Daily Connection Rituals Chart – Simple five-minute routines that nurture predictability, safety, and belonging throughout the day.
Explaining Boundaries in Kid-Friendly Language – Clear, calm scripts to help caregivers set consistent limits while keeping connection at the center.
Nervous System Reset Menu – A menu of sensory and body-based strategies caregivers can use to help children (and themselves) find calm after stressful moments.
Noticing Growth Journal – A reflection tool to help caregivers notice small wins, reframe challenges, and celebrate steady progress over time.
Using the ACT Model at Home – A simple handout for setting limits with love using Landreth’s Acknowledge–Communicate–Target framework.
Special Playtime Parent Guide – A guide to creating weekly, child-led play sessions that build trust, safety, and connection through play.
Structure vs. Flexibility Planning Page – A worksheet to help families balance routines and choices so children feel secure and empowered.
Tips to Stay Grounded When Parenting Feels Heavy – Quick grounding and self-regulation tools for staying calm, present, and connected during hard moments.
What to Expect: Parent Stages in Play Therapy – An overview of the stages children experience in play therapy, helping caregivers understand the process of growth and healing.
