Uncover indispensable parenting tips and strategies to elevate your parenting abilities, crafting a blissful and supportive atmosphere that nurtures the development and happiness of your family.
Uncover indispensable parenting tips and strategies to elevate your parenting abilities, crafting a blissful and supportive atmosphere that nurtures the development and happiness of your family.
Uncover indispensable parenting tips and strategies to elevate your parenting abilities, crafting a blissful and supportive atmosphere that nurtures the development and happiness of your family.
On Rage Against the Minivan, Kristen Howerton brings humor and insight to modern family life and how today's pop culture and social justice issues intersect with challenges like foster parenting, adoption, special needs, mental health, home renovations, and travel with children. Add a dash design and style for the full RATM experience.
In her new movie Lost Love, the Hong Kong acting and singing icon plays an introverted grieving woman who wrestles with lost motherhood by becoming a foster parent.
Uncover indispensable parenting tips and strategies to elevate your parenting abilities, crafting a blissful and supportive atmosphere that nurtures the development and happiness of your family.
Watch your child blossom with Montessori chores by age! This guide provides engaging tasks for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary kids.
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician who is known for her passionate and pioneering work in early childhood development. She believed in sense learning and creative exploration letting childre…
Deciding to complete your family through adoption is a big step. Learn one family's story of love and adoption.
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Effective responses for backtalk issues with kids in your home. Common backtalk phrases and responses for them.
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I recently heard a wonderful talk on CD by Merrilee Boyack called, "Teaching Your Child to Fly!" {The following information is going to change your children for the better in a remarkable way!} Think about the first time you were on your own. What surprised you the most? Utilities? How expensive food was? How to use a laundromat? How to properly cook or do laundry? Personally for me it was how much stuff I needed just to function in a place of my own and how expensive those things accumulated to be! {Condiments, cleaning supplies, medicines, toiletries, and all other basic supplies} Merrilee made a list of all the things she wished she had known and all the things she thought were important for an adult to know and then decided she was going to train her children all these things by the age of 18 so that they would be fully prepared for the real world. She then broke down all the things on that list in a year by year basis so her children would constantly be learning and growing according to their increased capabilities. You can find the original list on her website HERE. Since I like my lists to be pretty... and match my personal binder {I know I know... ridiculous!} and since I wanted to adapt the list a bit and even add a few things here is the list I came up with: A guideline for every age: {It's personalized to fit my families needs but this list should give you a rough idea/guideline of what to include on your child's list.} (this is a copy of a copy of a copy- hence the awful quality. I apologize:) But you get the idea!) AND........... a DIY version so you can create your own list and track your child's progress! This list is printable! To print CLICK HERE! **According to Merrilee it takes a child an average of 8 times of training with Mom/Dad before they are fully trained to do it on their own. So be patient :) ** She also suggests that summertime is a really good time to tackle the training. If you don't know how to do a particular thing let alone teach it, enlist the help of other "specialists" in that area such as friends, family, neighbors, or even church leaders! **And remember.... It is NEVER too late to begin!! I am backtracking a bit with my oldest to get her caught up :) Heck, even I need training in some of these areas!! :) I HIGHLY recommend her CD. It is funny, inspiring, and a quick listen. You will not be disappointed! Anyone going to do this with me? Anyone already doing this? And if you haven't seen my Family Planner printables yet, go check them out! I keep my Master List so I can refer to it in my Home Management Binder. And my kiddos (and I) each have a copy of the current list they are working on in their Responsibility Binders.
If you parent or work with kids today, especially kids with behavior needs of any type, there is important information about trauma that will dramatically impact the way you interact with children.** Even though I’ve been working with kids who experienced childhood trauma for years, until a short time ago I didn’t put the piecesContinue Reading
As you know, November is National Adoption Month, and to honor this special holiday, we will be posting a new, helpful infographic every Wednesday this month. We hope these graphics will help you understand more about the adoption process and adoption in general.
Explore the transformative power of Montessori toys for your child's early development. Unlock learning through play with our detailed guide.
Our interactive Calm Down Corner kit has EVERYTHING you need to help your students with self-regulation, and will be a true game changer for your classroom management. It's the perfect social emotional learning and behavior management tool that's essential for every elementary classroom! You'll be able to create a beautiful break space where students can independently use coping strategies to self-regulate and manage their big feelings. All the while reducing classroom disruptions, making it easier for you teach! With strong visual supports, our calm corner kit guides students to identify their emotions, choose a calming tool, and get ready to learn, focus, and get along with others. It's an effective SEL trauma sensitive behavior intervention and excellent alternative to clip charts. Used in over 26,000 classrooms, homes & counseling offices. ⭐️ ⭐️ Click on the VIDEO and PREVIEW to see what you'll get! ⭐️ ⭐️ WHAT'S INCLUDED Everything you need to create your Calm Corner in your classroom, office, or home (with the exception of sensory tools). Calm Corner Signs (with 10 different name choices and 3 different styles) Rules Sign (using trauma informed language, 3 styles) Extensive User's Guide and Description of How Each Coping Skill Helps "I Need a Break" Cards (3 styles) Calm Box Labels (6 styles) Coping Skills, Feelings, and Gratitude Posters / Decor (Multiple Styles) Coping Skills Checklist Feelings & Coping Skills Check-In / Check-Out Form Coping Tools Task Cards Interactive Breathing Boards Feel-Good Pictures (composed of funny & cute animal photos) 6 Puzzles (with positive messages) 17 Yoga Poses 26 Animal Strength Cards 26 Positive Affirmation Cards and Posters 26 Gratitude Task Cards, Checklist and 2 Worksheets Over 50 Coloring Pages "I Wish My Teacher Knew" Form "I Need" Choice Board and checklists 8 Journal Writing Prompts plus Journal Template 8 Letter Writing Prompts plus Letter Template 11 My Happy Place and Memories Task Cards Breathe and Be With My Feelings Interactive Lap Book, which includes 25 Physical Sensations Identification Board Interactive Feelings Check-In and Coping Tools Wall Display Feelings Choice Board, Poster, and Slider Coping Tools Choice Board PLUS, all resources come in Color and Black/White printing options, too! WHAT EDUCATORS ARE SAYING "If I could give this an A++++ I would! I haven't seen such a comprehensive, all encompassing, ready to go Cool Down Corner resource such as this! Thank you so much for all of the options and resources included!" "There are not enough words to say how amazing this resource is. I went through a ton of options before I bought this product but it was the best this I have ever purchased on this website. This is so well thought out and organized. You can tell the creator really understand childhood development and feelings. I love that there are resources to help kids identify their feelings. There are also ways for the kids to ask for help from the teacher. This whole thing is amazing. I love that there are different color schemes to match your room and ideals. The activities are also differentiated. WholeHearted School Counseling could sell this for 20 or more dollars and it would still be worth the price. Get it while you can!" This is something that all classrooms need to have. It is perfect to allow students to feel their feelings and calm them down without disruptions, plus it was easy to create. So many great tools to help my students who struggle to both self-manage and communicate. The TACTILE and illustrative nature of many of these resources is very helpful! COMMON QUESTIONS and ANSWERS What calming strategies are included? Draw, Color, Exercise, Build Something, Do a Puzzle, Squeeze Then Relax My Muscles (like Rocks and Socks), Ask for Help, Stretch, Do Yoga, Gratitude, Think of a Happy Memory or Place, Reed a Book, Look at Feel-Good Pictures, 4 Interactive Breathing Boards, Push Against the Wall, Ocean Wave Breathing, Give Self or Stuffed Animal a Hug, Take Slow Breaths and Sit with Feelings, Get a Drink of Water, Help Someone, Do a Chore, Use Positive Self-Talk, Roller Coaster Breathing (also known as 5 Finger Breathing), Use a Sensory Tool, Journal, Write a Letter, Identify Feelings, Use Animal Strength Cards, What feelings are included? Angry, Sad, Lonely, Happy, Distracted, Confused, Silly, Worried, Sick, Surprised, Bored, Safe, Annoyed, Hungry, Disappointed, Brave, Stressed Out, Out of Control, Shy, Embarrassed, Hurt, Thirsty, Tired, Excited, Calm, Scared, Anxious, Hopeful What names are included for this Center or Space? Calm Corner, Calming Corner, Calm Down Corner, Cool Off Corner, Peace Corner, Quiet Corner, Rest and Return, Take a Break Station, Safe Zone, Zen Zone How Can This Calm Corner Help Me Create a Trauma Sensitive Classroom? More and more we are learning about the vital importance of cultivating trauma sensitive classrooms and schools. Kids need to feel safe, cared for and seen before they are ready to learn and get along with others. Warrior educators like yourself understand this... and this is why we are seeing a movement to implement safe spaces, like Calm Corners in classrooms. Teaching children self-regulation coping tools helps the thinking part of their brain, the pre-fontal cortex, to get back on track when big emotions -which are adaptive and there for very good reasons- make it hard for kids to engage in school tasks. Many of our students need extra support in this area, often coming to school already in a reactive state of fear, worry & chronic stress. Until we help students manage and relate-with kindness & compassion-to these challenging emotional experiences, they will not be ready to learn the academic tools that students need to be successful in and out of school. Can Families Use This Calming Corner Kit At Home? Yes! What Other Counseling, Wellness, or Social Emotional Learning Resources Do You Recommend to Help My Students or Children Regulate Their Emotions? 50 Coping Tools for Kids! The Brain and The Stress Response SEL Lesson & Activities The Calm Classroom Bundle for Classroom Management ___________________________________ Learn about sales, freebies & new resources (that are always 50% off the first 48 hours!): Follow WholeHearted School Counseling™ on TPT Join our Newsletter Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ___________________________________ Earn TPT credit to Use on Future Purchases: Visit your My Purchases page. Click on the Provide Feedback button for any Paid Resources. 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