As the year draws to a close, taking time to reflect on the past 12 months becomes a valuable opportunity for families to bond and share in each other’s experiences.  Here are some simple yet meaningful ways to reflect on the past year with your kiddos.
Supporting children through loss and grief is a delicate process that requires compassion and understanding. When children face the pain of losing a loved one, whether through death, divorce, or other circumstances, they often experience a range of emotions that can be overwhelming.
For some children, the eerie atmosphere of Halloween can trigger feelings of fear and anxiety. Here are 5 ways to support children to help create a positive and memorable Halloween.
While anger is a complex and powerful emotion, it is not inherently negative. Anger, when harnessed wisely, can be a valuable tool in our emotional toolbox.
“It is not too late, it is never too late” - Learn how to repair, practice it within yourself first; do not let your wrongdoing define you as a person or a parent. Once you can do this, then you can reflect...
Let’s explore the importance of children feeling like they belong at school and how educators and parents can contribute to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Let's explore the signs of separation anxiety, discuss its impact on both children and parents. I will offer some practical tips to cope with this emotional hurdle during the back-to-school season and even throw in some tangible activities, items, etc. that may be supportive for your child and you.
Tantrums are a common and challenging aspect of parenting, often leaving parents feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to handle them. Let’s explore the reasons behind tantrums, how to recognize them, and effective strategies to cope with and prevent them.
Emotional check-ins with kids are invaluable moments of connection and support. Taking the time to understand and validate their feelings helps foster emotional intelligence and strengthens the adult-child bond.
Grieving is a natural and very personal process that we go through in response to significant change or a great loss in our lives. While grief can be extremely difficult and overwhelming to feel, it is an essential part of healing.
Let's explore grief, the mix of complicated emotions it brings on, and look at some ways to navigate the grieving process.
Let's dive into the world of children’s emotions, exploring how they perceive and share their feelings in the early years and how we, adults, can honor those feelings.
Our teachers are worthy of celebrating every.single.day. They spend much of our children's waking hours inspiring, educating, valuing, and preparing them for life's journey - they are our kids' cheerleaders and essentially our parenting partners.