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Summer is nearly here, and for most of us, our plans have already been made and scribbled onto the calendar. Whether it’s vacations, camping trips, summer camps, or more, many parents […]Continue Reading
There are eleven things that children really want from their parents - they are the keys to raising healthy, happy and resilient children
Want to stop yelling at your kids? Find out why kids often don't listen until you're yelling and try these simple alternatives instead!
Here’s this random ass quiz enjoy also Artemis is not in the quiz
The battle for financial literacy rages on as educators and parents, politicians and lobbyists constantly engage in conversations over who should be teaching...
My parents don’t know how to manage their strong emotions. Dealing with them is like riding a roller coaster; I never knew if they would get suddenly angry or yell. The topic of emotions and…
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
These DIY constellation cards are the perfect project for a summer afternoon. It's a great way to introduce constellations for kids!
This 7 minute animal themed HIIT workout for kids improves emotional regulation and reduces meltdowns. Loved by OTs, teachers, and parents alike!
Adopt the art of parenting without saying no. Find a positive approach to handling your children and using positive rather than negative language choices.
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.
Need to entertain the kids? Try some of these free indoor and outdoor activities for kids that can all be done from your own home. There's also a list of free online educational resources.
There’s nothing wrong with productivity methods. However, if you can’t understand and manage your emotions, achieving your goals will become a lost battle.
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.
Acts like a pause or reset button.
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
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
There are positive parenting solutions to every situation! You can stop yelling and punishing, parent effectively and feel good while at it!
Looking for new favorite picture book read alouds? Don't forget to include nonfiction books, too! Take a look a 10 favorite nonfiction picture book picks from our classroom book a day reads.
'Lawnmower parents' may go so far as to ask someone to blow their child's hot food in the cafeteria. They're the new helicopter parents and mow down comforts, challenges and discomforts.
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
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...
There's no set rules as a co-parent but after doing it for 8 years, I've found a few ways to make the entire process easier for everyone. Check it out.
The fear in your children might remain unspoken unless you bring up the subject. That’s where our Conversation Starters About Your Children's Fears can help!
Concerned about the state of the world, Canadian author and illustrator Elise Gravel created a wonderfully timely illustrated poster that explains the
"It really messes me up that you can accidentally create a human life, but you can’t accidentally make a pizza."
Last week one of my therapist friends shared the above image on Instagram, which caught my attention. While I’m sure it is insightful for many, I feel it feeds the taboo around anger in our society…
Teach your children the signs for a range of useful verbs.
These effective de-escalation strategies help parents, or caregivers, defuse meltdowns & outbursts in children. These de-escalation strategies will....
Playful joking is one thing, teasing is another. Here are 7 things parents should never tease their kids about.
Looking for words of encouragement to use with your kids? Use these positive phrases to build them up and ignite their inner confidence!
Check out the things narcissistic mothers say when you’ve made a choice they don’t agree with or when you question their authority...
How to Care for an Extrovert or Introvert: A guide with tips on how to care for both types in the best ways possible!
Children need the experience of feeling emotions and practice tolerating them to develop self-control and emotional intelligence.
There are days when it feels like all we do in the classroom is solve conflicts. Here are eight tips to help kids solve their own problems at playtime.
Our free If Feelings Could Talk SEL poster teaches kids about what different emotions such as worry, anger, and resentment mean.
Kids today are under so much more stress than the previous two generations, and it often shows up in difficulties at school. Oftentimes when the brain is stuck in a stress response, it is very difficult for the child to get out of it. The following infographic shows how the amygdala gets highjacked, or stuck …
This 7 minute animal themed HIIT workout for kids improves emotional regulation and reduces meltdowns. Loved by OTs, teachers, and parents alike!
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
Since Mental Health Awareness Month is drawing to a close, Bored Panda thought it would be a good idea to put together something we all could take away from it and adapt to our everyday lives.
When kids and teens self-harm, it can be challenging for parents to find the middle space between over and under reacting. I created this resource to help find that middle ground.
