You’re getting ready for the day or settling into the afternoon routine, and you ask your child to do something simple—put on their shoes, get started on homework, clean up the toys. But instead of cooperating, they erupt. There’s yelling. Crying. Maybe even hitting. And you’re left wondering: What just happened? Too often, we interpret […]
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It’s the end of the school year! Is your calendar filling up with fieldtrips, recitals, celebrations? Amongst the activity, are you and your child also feeling chaos, decisions, and multi emotions? It’s a bittersweet time. We honor and celebrate accomplishments that have been the year in the making, appreciate those that helped us to get
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Teaching Children Emotions & Self-Regulation: 4 Steps for Parents and Educators As children navigate through their world, they often encounter emotions they’ve never felt before. These emotions can be exciting, confusing, or overwhelming. Helping them understand these feelings and learn how to manage them is crucial for their emotional development. So, how can we, as
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I’ve been thinking about what an impact environment has on us. We do our best when we have a calm space to call our own. I spent time in my sunroom this morning watching a very busy mama bird carefully cultivated her nest after winter had had its affect on it. I watched as she
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Want to understand big behaviors at home? Do you know what’s causing them? Just as each child is individual and unique, there are many reasons your child may be having big reactions at home. For neurodiverse children such as those with autism, ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, behaviors communicate how a child’s body and mind are
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Unexpected schedule changes can throw off your child’s routine and cause chaos. Ever had a fun event get cancelled or a routine change unexpectedly? Our children trust in feeling secure with predictable events and schedules. Knowing what to expect gives our children an internal sense of calm. “I know what’s going to happen. I don’t
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