When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not join their chaos. ~L.R. Knost The Intense Child (an understatement) Do you have one of those “intense” children, a “spirited” one, a bit passionate . . . alright – a HARD one? Do you have the kid who falls […]
Workaround-You can’t fix everything at once
It’s okay to go around a problem instead of solving it. At least for a bit. I hear it’s called a “workaround.” I am trying to make it feel like less work, but whatever . . . the point is you don’t have to be fixing everything, all the time! It’s exhausting for both you […]
Emotion regulation and the art of the spin
Sometimes, parenting is all about the “art of the spin.” In every life, a little rain must fall. For child with challenges, it can rain a lot. How do we help our children through challenges, set-backs and frustrations? This can be particularly challenging for children who struggle with emotion regulation. Children who cannot regulate their […]
Sleep, Attention, Learning & Behavior
Nutrition, sleep, hydration, and exercise-I am reviewing the four foundations of learning (and life). The second of our four foundations is sleep. Science is still trying to figure out exactly why we need to sleep . . . but, while they are sorting this out, let me assure you that we DO need to sleep. […]
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