The Power of Connected, One-on-One Quality Time with Your Child: Nurturing Lasting Effects for Overwhelmed Parents
Parenting can be an overwhelming journey, filled with a multitude of responsibilities and challenges. Amidst the chaos, it is vital to recognize the importance of connecting with your child through dedicated, one-on-one quality time. This special bonding time not only alleviates the burdens of parenting but also creates a strong foundation for your child’s social-emotional […]
Nurturing Middle Schoolers: Fostering Authenticity and Connection
Middle school is a transformative phase where your child ventures into the realm of self-discovery and interpersonal connections. As parents, you play a crucial role in nurturing their authenticity while helping them forge meaningful relationships. This period, often marked by puberty, presents an opportunity to celebrate your child’s individuality, embrace their neurodiversity-affirming values, encourage inclusion, […]
The Ultimate Guide to Helping Your Child with Big Emotions: Co-Regulation, ABCs, and Tips for Different Ages!
Helping your child helping big emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming and like solving a mystery, right? But fear not, co-regulation is your superpower! It’s all about helping your kiddo handle their feelings, manage difficult situations, and keep those thinking brains working like superheroes. As their social-emotional coach, you play a vital role in teaching them […]
Back to School: Supporting Your Child’s Social-Emotional Learning with an Effective Back-to-School Letter
School is just around the corner, and with it comes new changes for your child. As they prepare to embark on a fresh academic journey with a new teacher and classroom, it’s important to ensure a smooth transition. While exciting, these changes can also bring about feelings of stress and uncertainty. Whether you’re seeking […]
Nurturing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Through Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Building a Strong Support System for Children
As a new school year begins, parents and teachers have a unique opportunity to work together in fostering the social-emotional development of children. By forming a strong parent-teacher partnership, we can collectively alleviate overwhelm and burdens while building a solid support system for our children. Let’s explore some strategies to stay connected throughout the school […]
Focusing on Your Child’s Strengths Could Actually Help Strengthen Their Weaknesses
In our role as caregivers, we often find ourselves fixated on our children’s weaknesses, driven by societal pressure, fear of falling behind, and a natural tendency to compare, but what if we shifted our focus to nurturing their strengths and interests, creating a positive environment that fosters their self-esteem, motivation, and overall growth? Why We […]
7 Mindfulness Tips to Help You and Your Neurodivergent Child with Social-Emotional Learning and Impulse Control
Want to foster emotional regulation, sensory awareness, and relationships through mindfulness practices in your parenting? If so, keep reading… Picture this: You thought you made the best casserole for your child, but your heart sank when they spat out the first bite. Or maybe you noticed your sister cringe when her daughter told her […]
Nurturing Neurodiversity-Affirming Social and Emotional Skills in School-Aged Children
As children journey through their school-aged years, they embark on a path of self-discovery, connection, and increased social interactions. In this phase, it’s essential to embrace neurodiversity-affirming practices that honor the uniqueness of each child’s social and emotional development. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) offers a comprehensive toolkit to help school-aged kids not only navigate their […]
15 Ways to Build Sensory Regulation, Play and Connect with Your Child to Boost Social-Emotional Well-being
Summertime brings warmer weather and lots of downtime with kids out of school. This season opens ups time for parents and caregivers to connect with their children in meaningful ways and sprinkle in fun and engaging activities that infuse social-emotional learning and well-being. Don’t let this feel overwhelming! It doesn’t have to be an add […]
“Listening is NOT a Behavior You Can See”
Listen to me! Look at me when I’m talking to you! Sit still! This is how we were taught to listen and this is how it’s taught in most households and classrooms. We have been conditioned to think that these actions are the standard for listening and that they are helpful and show respect. […]