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The pandemics' greatest impact has been on our children's mental health.
We are a year into the pandemic and we can really see the impact of the last year on our children. We can FEEL it too.
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
May 10, 20218 min read
Let's be honest, there is no lemonade coming out of this pandemic.
For February, we’re focusing on parent burnout! I’m not sure why, actually. It’s about one year into the Pandemic, and honestly,
Cary M. Hamilton & Katrina Swenson
Mar 3, 202110 min read
Play Heals! National Play Therapy Week
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is an evidence-based practice for working with children to improve their mental health. Play Therapy uses
Cary M Hamilton
Feb 10, 20214 min read
The Weight of Distance Learning
Let’s understand the weight of distance learning. The education system has struggled to apply known brain science and research on the...
Cary M Hamilton
Dec 9, 202012 min read
Gratitude & Vulnerable Moments of Joy
We are all experiencing pain, confusion, & struggle. Yet, we are here for each other. We still have those glimpsed moments of vulnerable joy
Cary M Hamilton
Nov 24, 20203 min read
Could it be ADHD?
October is ADHD Awareness Month.
Let’s start with some quick facts about ADHD:
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 14, 20205 min read
The Functional Four: Sensory Secrets about the Senses You Did Know About
We thought it was important to inform parents and educators that we have EIGHT senses, not five!
Cary M Hamilton
Oct 9, 20207 min read
Normal is not here yet
We are still living within a global pandemic.
This fall, as we face online and/or distant learning, families are panicking.
Cary M Hamilton
Aug 18, 20204 min read
CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
A review or our Newsletter CONNECTIONS, all in one place.
Cary M Hamilton
Jul 14, 202054 min read
Terrific Two!
You’ll hear the term “terrible two’s” from family and friends, but really Two’s are misunderstood! Two’s can be exhausting. . .
Cary M Hamilton
Jun 17, 20205 min read
We have choices to make. Actions to take.
We have reached a tipping point in our society, and our children are watching. Our children are watching, listening, and absorbing...
Cary M Hamilton
Jun 4, 20204 min read
Feeling like Eeyore these days? We ALL are.
It has been over 50 days since the stay at home order was given. Our society has been running on adrenaline and cortisol for too long.
Cary M Hamilton
May 9, 20205 min read
Emotional hijacking of our Behaviors
Children’s mental health matters. During this time you may be seeing changes in behaviors and attitudes that are “not your child,” ...
Cary M Hamilton
Apr 28, 20205 min read
This is not the "New Normal."
You have probably heard the phrase “the new normal” as people are working to adjust to recent changes. As a mental health professional...
Cary M Hamilton
Mar 25, 20204 min read
Talking to Children about COVID19
Olympia Therapy would like to provide our community with an update to our current office functioning and ways to support you and your family
Cary Hamilton
Mar 11, 20204 min read
It's time for Ten!
Ten is a smooth stage of development, and is sometimes referred to as the “golden end” of childhood. Ten demonstrates a notable shift in...
Cary M Hamilton
Feb 14, 20207 min read
The truth about "Self Care."
Parents today are being pulled in every direction. Our society seems to glorify being busy like it’s some sort of social status.
Cary M Hamilton
Jan 15, 20204 min read
Bedtime Battles & Sleeping Solutions
If all else fails. . . enjoy the moment. A good bed time routine takes work. Most likely it isn’t going to happen overnight. Every night you
Carrie Pipkin & Cary M. Hamilton
Nov 12, 20195 min read
The Foundational Four: Sensory Secrets and the Senses You Didn't Know You Had.
At Olympia Therapy we know the frustration many parents experience and feel. We understand and know the pressure of all the parenting strate
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 16, 20196 min read
“Being With” your child develops their Resiliency
As a parent, if we lose sight of the human child in front of you and only seek to have compliance and dominance over the developing child -
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Sep 16, 20197 min read
Oh To Be 3!
The beginning of Three is often a breath of fresh air after the “terrible twos.” Three has an easier time cooperating and sharing with those
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Jul 14, 20196 min read
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
We have to keep our body fueled, moving, well rested, curious, and engaged with other humans. And sometimes, we need to seek help when we ar
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
May 10, 20194 min read
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The ACEs questionnaire was administered to over 17,000 adults and was comprised of ten yes/no questions evaluating the ten categories above;
Abby Gross & Cary Hamilton
Apr 7, 20196 min read
Why Deep Breathing Can Be Helpful for Anxiety—According to Science
As it turns out, there are lots of good reasons to employ deep breathing as a calming tool, according to science.
Katrina Swenson & Cary M. Hamilton
Feb 1, 20192 min read
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