Memorial Child & Family Therapy

09/01/2026

This is a reminder to enjoy your coffee this morning. Aaaand…. remember the three minute connection ritual of giving kids full attention when they first wake up and when they first come back from school and right before they go to bed. These three minutes are multiplied in terms of quality in your child’s mind. Seeing your eyes sparkle when you see them and the smile on your face when they enter the room can make all the difference in their confidence and sense of self. 

08/20/2026

Feelings are like waves they come and they go. Our job as caretakers of children is to help our children learn this reality through supporting them as their waves come and go. We don’t have to jump over the wave or try to run around it. We can label it and experience it. Notice how it feels in our bodies. And then decide what we want to do with each wave.

08/15/2026

These aspects of how brains work with Autism is beautiful and also helpful to understand. Sensory overload is so real with these kiddos and planning for this as well as providing sensory corners or baskets to help kids decompress can be a game changer in classrooms and other environments. If you have more questions or would like help to understand your child better, call us today!

08/04/2026

Our Fall Social Skills Groups are now open for registration! Groups fill up fast so reserve your child's spot today! Click on the link below or the QR code to register. https://memorialchildandfamilytherapy.com/social-skills-camps/

07/04/2026

Here’s founder of Memorial Child and Family Therapy helping parents know how to process last year’s floods and talk to your kids about camp:

The tragic outcome of the 2025 Texas flood may have some families c...

06/28/2026

Are you wondering how to help your kids process last year’s floods, here are some ideas on how to start the conversation.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/23/2026

What's the difference between OCD and Anxiety? There are so many overlaps between anxiety and OCD, but differentiating the two is critical in order to get the correct treatment. Here's a great graphic from NOCD to help understand the overlap. At MCFT, we can work with you to assess, diagnose and help mitigate the symptoms of anxiety or OCD. Call us today at 832-615-5508 to start living a life free of worries today.

06/16/2026

Hey parents.I know you’re tired. I know you need a break. But the new FAFO parenting trend is not the answer, especially not for our neurodivergent kids. We need to be working together with our kids, their coaches and other caregivers to figure out where there needs to be more support and where they need to be trying things more for themselves. Sorry for the harsh words early in the morning! 😬 For more about parenting consequences with kids with ADHD, check out this article from ADDitide:

The FAFO parenting style encourages consequences for kids’ actions but doesn’t help parents understand why children with ADHD struggle.

06/12/2026

Gary was the “Father of modern play therapy” for me. I got to take a class of his and was blown away by his steadiness, kindness and wisdom. His legacy continues on in all CCPT therapists and will forever change children’s’ lives for the better. Rest in Peace after a life well lived, Gary Landreth

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Garry L. Landreth, EdD, LPC, RPT-S. While the world knew him as a foundational pioneer, author, and beloved leader in the play therapy community, his greatest pride and joy was his family. Garry was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and our thoughts are foremost with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

Garry dedicated his life to championing the emotional lives of children through his teaching, research, and unwavering mentorship that will continue to inspire generations of professionals. As the founder of the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas and a longtime, cherished pillar of the Association for Play Therapy, Garry helped shape the play therapy profession from the ground up. His groundbreaking work in Child-Centered Play Therapy and his influential book, Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship, taught us all how to truly connect with the healing power of a child's world.

To the APT community, Garry was so much more than a leader in play therapy. He shared his knowledge as a teacher, his wisdom as a mentor, and his heart as a friend. His strong sense of humility and deep belief in the capacity of every child to heal left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Garry’s remarkable legacy lives on through the thousands of clinicians, he trained the countless children and families touched by his legacy, and the gentle wisdom he brought to our field.

On behalf of the Association for Play Therapy, we extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to his family, his friends, his former students, and all those around the world who are mourning this immense loss.