Dr. Leilani SharpeSep 9, 20211 min readThe Toy ToolkitPlaying is Small Talk for KidsSometimes 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....
Dr. Leilani SharpeSep 2, 20211 min readThe Toy ToolkitExploring CreativityIt’s important to have toys around that just let children explore wherever their imagination takes them. Sometimes kids need a “starting...
Dr. Leilani SharpeAug 31, 20211 min readThe Toy ToolkitLet Imagination Fill in the DetailsI 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...
Dr. Leilani SharpeAug 25, 20211 min readChild PsychiatryThe Toy Toolkit: Mild DistractionsI always try to keep a few toys around that people can play with while still trying to have a conversation. Some people call them...
Dr. Leilani SharpeAug 18, 20211 min readChild PsychiatryThe Toy Toolkit: DollhousesLike 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...
Dr. Leilani SharpeAug 18, 20211 min readChild PsychiatryLet's talk about toysI 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...