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Lanterns of Belonging: Affirming Children’s Cultural Identity through Play Therapy

by Alison Editor | Nov 17, 2025

Written by Alex Liau, learning & behaviour psychologist. For many children, culture is not something distant or abstract. It is experienced daily in the food they eat, the stories they hear, the games they play, and the rituals they celebrate. In play therapy,...

The Serious Business of Play: How It Shapes Young Minds

by Alison Editor | Jun 4, 2024

Written by Liau Alex Play stands out as the main way children explore, learn, and grow. But what exactly is play, and why does it matter so much for children’s development? Let’s explore this essential aspect and uncover its deep impact on early childhood...

Reading Readiness: Signs to Look for and Tips to Prepare Your Child for Literacy Success

by Alison Editor | May 27, 2024

Written by Liau Alex Preparing for reading goes beyond teaching kids to decode words. It involves various skills and mindsets that lay the groundwork for literacy. Reading is a fundamental skill that opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and lifelong learning. As a...

Lanterns of Belonging: Affirming Children’s Cultural Identity through Play Therapy

The Serious Business of Play: How It Shapes Young Minds

Reading Readiness: Signs to Look for and Tips to Prepare Your Child for Literacy Success

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Lanterns of Belonging: Affirming Children’s Cultural Identity through Play Therapy

The Serious Business of Play: How It Shapes Young Minds

Reading Readiness: Signs to Look for and Tips to Prepare Your Child for Literacy Success

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