Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Playing is Small Talk for Kids
Sometimes I meet guardians who are surprised to hear I might spend a few sessions with a kid just...playing. My training doesn't go away....
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Sep 2, 20211 min read
Exploring Creativity
It’s important to have toys around that just let children explore wherever their imagination takes them. Sometimes kids need a “starting...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 31, 20211 min read
Let Imagination Fill in the Details
I always try to have a few toys around where there aren’t very many details. The idea is that children will fill in the blanks, and that...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 25, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Mild Distractions
I always try to keep a few toys around that people can play with while still trying to have a conversation. Some people call them...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Dollhouses
Like dolls, dollhouses give me a way to see how kids think of homes or even daily routines. A good dollhouse is pretty generic. I like...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
The Toy Toolkit: Dolls
Honestly, I used to find dolls really creepy! They never quite look like a kid, a teen, or an adult. I just didn't get them. But over...
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Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Let's talk about toys
I think as we get ready to open our new location, I'll spend a few posts talking about TOYS. Child psychiatrists love toys. Yes, they...
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