Playful Therapy Connections

06/02/2026

Happy Pride!!

Exactly.

05/27/2026

Voting ends soon, so cast your nominations today!

Nominations are open through May 31. Vote daily and help us recognize the businesses that make the DMV a great place to raise a family.

05/19/2026

Play comes in so many forms. Sometimes it even comes with spreadsheets!

I love games that require charts, and micromanaging, and resource management. I was one of those weird kids who played Sim City on the SNES back in the 90s. Those kinds of games just tickle my brain just right.

Please like, share and follow! It really helps support me!

[Image description: A three panel comic of Honeydew making charts for a game they're playing. The comic is titled "Spreadsheet Game" and is made by Theresa Scovil.

Panel 1:
Honeydew has a mischievous smile as they type on their laptop. Their partner, Ky, leans in and asks "Whatcha working on?"
Panel 2:
Honeydew stops typing and says "Making spreadsheets for the new game I've been playing."
Panel 3:
Ky looks to the audience and points back to Honeydew saying "You know they love a game when they bust out the spreadsheets."]

05/14/2026

Just a reminder: This workshop is tomorrow, May 15th!

Join our event on Friday, May 15th at 11:00 am in Rockville, Maryland! Enjoy brunch, learn and meet other parents & professionals.

05/13/2026

Voting closes this week, May 14th, so cast your vote today!

05/06/2026

Nominations are officially open for Washington Parent Picks! Throughout the month of May, Washington Parent Picks opens nominations that allow families to shine light on community resources and businesses that benefit the D.C. metro area.

Every voter is able to write in 1 nomination per day, per category throughout the entire month of May. After this month, the top nominations will move into the final voting round beginning July 1st.

To cast your daily nominations, visit: https://picks.washingtonparent.com/

Playful Therapy Connections is so grateful to be part of this community and would appreciate your support of nominations in the following categories:

Children with Learning & Other Differences:
- Autism Spectrum Resources
- Outreach & Training

Parent Education & Support:
- Coaching & Resources
- Parent Support Groups

Schools and Education:
- Educational Assessment & Testing

Staying Healthy:
- Mental Health MD, DC, & VA

Nominations are open through May 31. Vote daily and help us recognize the businesses that make the DMV a great place to raise a family.

05/05/2026

Happy Star Wars day!
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04/28/2026

Check out this *free workshop* hosted by College Living Experience Rockville! Our very own, Dr. Jaclyn Halpern will be on the panel, so come say "Hi"!

4th Annual Discover Neurodiversity Supports & Services Workshop

This workshop aims to connect families and professionals with the resources, experts, and community they need.

--> When: Friday, May 15th. 11am-1pm

--> Where: CLE Rockville | 401 N. Washington St, Rockville, MD 20850

--> What to expect:
• Brunch — enjoy a meal while you connect and learn
• Expert panels featuring local professionals in neurodiversity, education, and therapeutic services
• Networking with parents and community professionals
• Resources and insights you can put to use right away

This event is free to attend, but space is limited! To register, visit:

Join our event on Friday, May 15th at 11:00 am in Rockville, Maryland! Enjoy brunch, learn and meet other parents & professionals.

04/23/2026

04/21/2026

Voting for Washington Family's 2026 Best for Families awards has officially begun & Playful Therapy Connections has been nominated in several of the Health and Wellness categories including:

> Best Children's Therapist/Psychiatrist & Practice Name
> Best Family Therapist/Psychiatrist & Practice Name
> Best Pediatric Mental Health Practitioners

We appreciate all of the community support and are so grateful to be nominated in these categories!

Voting is open now through May 14th. There are so many categories and nominations for each category, so vote for your favorites and discover what services, entertainment, community resources, restaurants, etc. other families in our community are enjoying as well!

To cast your votes, visit: