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This 7 minute animal themed HIIT workout for kids improves emotional regulation and reduces meltdowns. Loved by OTs, teachers, and parents alike!
Teach your children the signs for a range of useful verbs.
Giving your child the power to make choices is an important strategy for any parent. It allows children to have some control over their own lives. Which in turn can help you avoid those dreaded power struggles.
These TED Talks for parents will challenge the way you think about parenting and will make you a better parent for it. Inspiring talks for all parents.
Concerned about the state of the world, Canadian author and illustrator Elise Gravel created a wonderfully timely illustrated poster that explains the
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
Your child does not say many words yet? What can you do to boost his language learning?
Parenting styles can look very different—and affect kids in very different ways. Brush up on Baumrind’s parenting styles and what they mean for your kids.
Tired of not knowing what to ask your kids about their school day? Use our Before School Conversation Starters to find out how your children are feeling.
Adopt the art of parenting without saying no. Find a positive approach to handling your children and using positive rather than negative language choices.
Childhood Fears by Age As children grow they have different worries and fears. There are common childhood fears that tend to coincide with different stages of development. Below are the most common childhood fears by age. As with most things – this list isn’t exhaustive and some children will have different fears – or will have a
Psychologist Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development has 4 stages: sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
7 easy ways to inject play into your everyday life with kids -- live in the moment, live life to its fullest.
Traditional boy names are cool and classic, and never out of style (although not always popular!) Check out our ultimate guide to finding the perfect one.
What phrases will your kids remember the rest of their lives? Words of encouragement make a huge impact. Add more positivity with this list.
Why are our children are so many children acting more entitled than generations before? Why do so many children seem more lonely, even though they can get in touch with their friends & family anytime they want... with the touch of a fingertip? It's really what all parents need to know & what studies
Is your child learning about "bucket filling" at school? Learn how you can make this translate into your home. Steps to a happy, healthy childhood.
Baby Sign Language Chart (self-print version) The printable baby sign language chart helps you learn the basic signs so that you can in turn teach your baby. The free baby sign language chart is ma…
Social and emotional development in children can be hard to track. See this list of social-emotional milestones and skills to expect at different ages.
Herbs can help decongest a stuffy nose, gently lower a high fever, calm an over tired baby, soothe i...
I've been asked to share my assessments and those that I use. Assessments are snapshots of a child's current ability to perform a certai...
Childhood Fears by Age As children grow they have different worries and fears. There are common childhood fears that tend to coincide with different stages of development. Below are the most common childhood fears by age. As with most things – this list isn’t exhaustive and some children will have different fears – or will have a
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
A list of 28 internet terms and acronyms that your child may be using online that you need to know about as a parent! Preserve their childhood!
Autism: What to Know and Signs to Watch For, Early Signs of Autism, Main signs of autism and Common signs of autism, Parenting Children with Special Needs, Free Printables
20 family game night ideas. A must-try for every family. Most of these games are Minute To Win it games and require no preparation. Fun to play!
Relationship building is the single most important way you can impact a child's life. So often, kids actually can't learn from someone they can't connect with. I'm also convinced that building a strong relationship with a kid or young adult diminishes a huge number of behavior challenges. Many times
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When making our home a haven, we find that the kitchen is not just for cooking, but connecting, too. Grab these conversation starters to help you connect.
Questions for kids to connect on a deeper level. Here are 5 questions to help you bond emotionally and mentally with your kids.
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
