Ever wonder why kids melt down before a field trip, panic over substitute teachers, or struggle with simple routine changes? 🧸👇

Transitions are hard—for kids, parents, teachers, and therapists alike. But there is a proven tool that bridges the gap between fear and feeling safe: Structured Doll Play.

In this episode of Playful Beginnings, Dr. Kristie and Maggie break down this powerful intervention from the Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) Manual (Landreth & Bratton, 2006).

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• What structured doll play actually is (and why it works so well for anxious kids).
• How play therapists can guide parents to use this technique effectively at home.
• Practical strategies for par ...