We often want to jump in and "fix" the tough emotions or make them "go away." However, this does not help the child and it can actually cause them greater stress. Helping a child fully process their emotions by validating what they are expressing, is a necessary step in the problem-solving and healing process.
Checking-in shows our children that we care, love them, and we are holding space for them in a safe and nurturing emotional and physical environment. How can we best check-in on our children's mental and emotional health?
Daily routines bring our children a sense of safety and calm. The predictability of routines help us set expectations for our children and lead to better cooperation and less behavioral problems. Read on to find out more about setting up routines, keeping with routines, and also finding some flexibility.
Besides our feelings and the huge checklists for us adults, our children are experiencing their own emotions. Back to school can bring on excitement and stress for our children. I am here to help you get organized so that you can be on your way to a less stressful school year kick off!
Nurturing confidence and self-esteem in our children is important to establish early on. I think we can agree that confidence and self-esteem can be built at any time in our lives, but why not place a focus on instilling this from early childhood? Learn how you can instill these character traits within your child. ✨INCLUDES A FREEBIE✨
A supportive and consistent adult presence is vital to the life of a child; shaping the foundation of their social, emotional, cognitive and language skills. How can you actively translate supporting the kiddos in your life through the ups, downs and curveballs that life brings their way?
There is so much power behind naming our emotions. We want to teach children a broad emotional vocabulary so that they are able to label their feelings and we are better able to support them. So, how can we do this?
Ending the school year can bring on a multitude of mixed emotions for our children (and us). Our children are saying goodbye to peers and adored teachers and other school staff, heading away from secure school routines, and some even moving on to new schools next school year.
When a traumatic event occurs in a child’s life, it’s important that we respond with safety, comfort, and validation. Adults will need to help the child manage extremely tough and often intense, and even frightening emotions. We must help our children feel safe by listening to their feelings, questions and concerns. We will need to keep communication open, validate their feelings, and finally, help them recover using healthy coping skills.
When conflict arises and feelings get hurt, repair is essential to restoring trust and connection with your child. When we repair after conflict, we create a more trusting and peaceful environment in our home. All parties involved feel more confident in knowing that connection can be restored, and that trust, safety, and respect are important family values.
