Kids don't just tell their stories—they move through them, jump into them, and sometimes even wiggle and roll right through the tough parts. Stories in Motion transforms a regular timeline reflection into a fully immersive play experience, helping children map out their past and imagine their future.

Designed for play therapists, school counselors, and child-focused clinicians, this activity pulls together gross motor skills, imaginative play, and therapeutic reflection to support children in understanding the past experiences that have shaped them and reflect on their future goals.

Imagine a fuzzy little bear making its way up a mountain every time your child takes a deep breath in—and curling into a cozy cave when they breathe out. Bear Mountain Breathing transforms basic breath work into a soothing adventure, blending mindfulness, play therapy, and imagination into one snuggly intervention.

This child-friendly strategy is perfect for therapists, teachers, and parents who want to introduce diaphragmatic breathing in a way that sticks—especially for younger children who learn best through movement, story, and sensory play.

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A peek into what children may be telling us about connection, perfection, and distraction

Over hundreds of sand tray sessions, I've noticed a few patterns that have emerged in the miniatures kids select. These are the top three miniatures most frequently chosen to represent parents in my sessions across the years. What they reveal is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.