If you are not an educator, you like me, do not have much of a template for parenting/teaching children how to be responsible digital citizens. Note that these skills are higher level executive functioning skills. They require practice, intentionality, and development. By that I mean, as young people age and their prefrontal cortex continues to […]
Who put Anxiety in Charge? How to get parents back in charge when Anxiety and Distress are present in our Children
Leading children THROUGH their anxiety to overcome it. When kids are distressed, refusing to go to school, nervous, anxious, and everything in between, it is heartbreaking and frustrating (insert all the emotions here) for parents. Seeing your kid cry and shake because they are distressed and don’t want to go to school (insert distress you […]
Play is Essential for Human Development and Connection!
Play is a breeding ground for learning and connection, and it offers an unmatched exuberance and joy that isn’t found in other activities. It is one of those things that “you know when you see it” and can often be hard to describe. Play is not just for children but for families, individuals, couples, friendships, […]
Change is Hard! Strategies to Manage the Transitions of Fall
It’s that time of year again, with the summer coming to an end and fall beginning to emerge. It is a natural progression. With the start of school and a new season, it is often time for individuals, children, and families to start something new or hit the reset button on a previous routine. Starting […]
Uncharted Territory; Positive Strategies for Parenting in the Digital World
If you are not an educator, you like me, do not have much of a template for parenting/teaching children how to be responsible digital citizens. Note that these skills are higher level executive functioning skills. They require practice, intentionality, and development. By that I mean, as young people age and their prefrontal cortex continues to […]
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