While May marks the final push of the school year for many families, it's also nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month — a timely reminder that our children’s emotional well-being deserves just as much attention as their academic progress. As summer approaches and the daily grind of school routines fades, it may be tempting to fully embrace a carefree schedule.

Yes, the children do play, but there is more to it than just playing. Play is a way that children are able to communicate as well as work.

There are many options for therapy services. Online, in-person, play, music and dance are all different modalities used to initiate the...