Timing is Everything When Building Self-Regulation Skills
We’ve all been there. The meltdown hits like a tidal wave. Suddenly, your sweet child is a whirlwind of tears, shouts, and flailing limbs. Instinct kicks in, and we launch into our arsenal of calming techniques: “Take deep breaths! Use your words! Calm down!” But often, these well-intentioned phrases don’t work and leave us feeling frustrated and helpless.
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How Do We Help Our Kids Develop a Growth Mindset?
We are all eager to build confidence and resilience in our children - in fact, I’ve never come across a parent or teacher who has not prioritized resilience as a goal for their children. One effective approach is to focus on the type of praise we offer. Research indicates that the way we praise our children can significantly impact their motivation and ability to handle challenges.
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Should We Teach our Kids to Share?
Imagine another mom walked up to you at the coffee shop and said “Hey, I see you’re using that mug. Let me have it now.”“Oh I’m not done yet,” you say.“But it’s my turn. You have one minute to finish and give it to me,” she said. Would that be okay? Or normal? Of course not! We would be so baffled by this behavior, and probably think that person was pretty entitled. So why do we teach young kids to share like this?
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What is CBT?
Parenting can often feel like an emotional rollercoaster, with big feelings, meltdowns, worries, and good intentions around every corner. Imagine having a toolkit to help your child navigate these challenging moments with confidence.
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Building Connections & Friendships
From building collaboratively with blocks at school, waiting their turn on the swings, or making their very first Valentine’s Day card for a classmate, our children are constantly learning friendship fundamentals. We hope that Valentine’s Day brings you many opportunities to nurture connections and friendship!
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Make 2025 a Year of Growth: Simple Goal-Setting Tips for Kids!
As we've entered a new year, it’s the perfect time to introduce goal-setting to kids, helping them build confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills. Check out these simple, CBT-inspired strategies to make goal-setting approachable and effective for children.
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