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Kids are at their best at school. They listen, follow rules, walk in a line, ask to use the bathroom, read, write and speak when they’re told. Following these rules and procedures takes massive amounts of emotional energy in little kids. When they finally arrive at their safe space, home, they get to unload all …
While many parents loathe temper tantrums, they are in fact completely typical behavior in kids under 6 years of age. Small kids carry big emotions and as they don’t yet have the vocabulary to express their emotions, those big emotions come out in the form of tantrums. However, there some ways to help reduce temper …
Little kids have big feelings and meltdowns are big feelings. Many of us want to stop a meltdown immediately, but we can’t suppress big emotions. The best way to help your child through a meltdown is with support. A meltdown is a response to an overwhelming situation. You may see it coming or it may …
Back to school mode is upon us. For some kids, this is an exciting time of sports, activities, and time with friends. For so many others, this is an anxiety filled time with worries and nerves. There are ways to help kids ease their anxiety when heading back to school. How is Your Stress? Before …
Have you ever yelled at your kids because it was ‘the only way to get them listen‘? Did you feel guilt after you yelled for handling the situation poorly? There is a better way. You can stop yelling at your kids and find peace and calm in your home. Many parents yell at their kids. …
Teaching mindfulness to kids helps them process their world. In its simplest way, mindfulness is using your senses to observe the environment around you. Practicing mindfulness exercises can help kids with anxiety learn to use their senses to process stressful situations. DIY stress balls for kids are a simple way to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness in …
Parents sometimes feel as though they aren’t supposed to make mistakes. But that’s not possible. We all make mistakes. Saying “I’m sorry” to our kids is important as it will improve our relationship and restore the bond with your child. Don’t let shame get in the way. It’s not uncommon for parents to feel as …
We’ve previously talked about why it’s so important to read to your child for their mental health. When children are exposed to reading from a young age, they quickly build language. Within those words is the ability to convey thoughts, feelings and emotions. Children who read essentially are more adept at communication. So how do …
It’s important to read to your kids. But why? While reading to your kids early can help with language and reading later on in development, it can also help with mental health. Raising Better Communicators When we Read to Kids I’ve talked previously about communication being a key to every healthy relationship. This includes your …
Many of us, kids included, don’t respond well to punishment. Kids and adults alike can feel sorry for ourselves for being punished, and skip right over being sorry about our actions. This is the simple reason punishment doesn’t really work. Of course we need consequences for our actions, but there are better ways to get …