Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist
Dr. Brenna HicksParenting can be confusing—especially when you're dealing with tantrums, anxiety, aggression, emotional outbursts, sibling conflict, ADHD concerns, school struggles, or behavior that just doesn't make sense. On the Play Therapy Parenting Podcast, child therapist Dr. Brenna Hicks answers real parenting questions and helps you understand what's really going on beneath your child's behavior. Each epi... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 226 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Great content, good information and has been so helpful as a parent with my child in play therapy. I appreciate her passion for the field, just wish her tone wasn’t so angry.
Apple Podcasts4Jfvkidsc
United States8 months ago - Must listen for parents!
I wish some of these episodes were required listening for parents and teachers! Helpful, thoughtful advice for issues facing modern day parents.
Apple Podcasts5AJ-coloUnited States3 years ago - This podcast is a forever parental resource!
Dr. Brenna answers all the questions I knew I had and expands on all the tender questions topics I didn’t want to admit. This podcast is a game changer for my peace as a parent.
Apple Podcasts5Laura385747392937United States4 years ago - Research backed advice for modern parenting
Dr. Brenna is such a source of wisdom and understanding when it comes to how children develop and how to parent in a modern world. She shared research in a way that is relatable and easy to implement. Her passion for children and families are such a gift.
Thank you for equipping us Dr. Brenna
Apple Podcasts5otholly
Israel4 years ago Very relevant in all aspects of parenting. Well researched, spoken and useful context made. Being a single father I appreciate it not being "centered" around "mother". Dad's are great nurturing parents too!
Audible5Dan StoffelUnited States5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #234 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #139 |  Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #241 | Australia/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  South Africa/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Apple Podcasts | #102 |  China/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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The show centers on practical, research-informed strategies for parenting children through play therapy concepts. Across episodes, listeners get accessible explanations of child development, emotional vocabulary, self-regulation, and relationship dynamics, with a consistent emphasis on CCPT (Child-Centered Play Therapy) as a foundation for calmer, more confident parenting. Notable strengths include clear, actionable guidance for tricky moments (tantrums, boundaries, aggression) and a patient, reassuring tone that positions therapy as a long-term, growth-focused process rather than quick fixes. A distinctive element is the host's blend of clinical experience with relatable parent-facing guidance, plus designating a structured framework for n... more
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