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. […]

Nurturing Social Awareness in Children and Teens: Building Social Competence through Social Learning

Nurturing social awareness and situational awareness in children is crucial for building strong social competence and fostering meaningful relationships. Social learning activities can help your child develop these skills while making the process fun and interactive. This doesn’t have to be difficult or an add ON to your busy life, it can be and add […]

My Kid Doesn’t Listen to Me! One Mindset Shift and Seven Steps to Get Them to “Listen”

As a parent, how many times have you caught yourself complaining– “My kid doesn’t listen to me!” You may feel as if you are asking them to do the same things over and over. “It’s time to come to dinner…Hurry up, it’s time for school! Have you done your chores, homework, cleaned your room?” And […]

How Gratitude Builds Emotional Intelligence in Neurodivergent Kids & Teens

In the fast-paced world we live in, nurturing emotional well-being for both children and parents has become paramount. Integrating gratitude and mindfulness practices into your daily routine can be transformative for neurodiverse families. These practices not only enhance emotional intelligence but also offer a multitude of scientifically proven benefits. The Science Behind Gratitude and Mindfulness: […]