Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids with Play Therapist Lianca Fourie

In this episode of The Skin Deep Podcast, Registered Nurse Christine Keller sits down with Lianca Fourie, a qualified play therapist based in George, South Africa, to explore the emotional world of children and the power of play as a therapeutic tool.If you’ve ever wondered when to take your child to play therapy, how the process works, or why emotional development matters so much, this conversation will give you the clarity you’ve been looking for.Together they unpack:• The signs a child may benefit from play therapy• How play therapy helps children process big feelings• The difference between behavioural issues and emotional overwhelm• How to raise emotionally mature children in a busy, modern world• Why mothers often influence the emotional tone of the household• Practical tools to help children regulate, communicate, and thriveLianca shares deep insight from years of working with children facing anxiety, anger, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and everyday emotional challenges. The conversation offers guidance, reassurance, and actionable steps every parent can use.Whether you are a parent, caregiver, teacher, or simply passionate about child development, this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and inspired.Listen to more episodes of The Skin Deep Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Hosted by Registered Nurse Christine Keller.