The holidays are meant to be fun! Music, food, family, decorations, parties, gifts, time off of work/school—what’s not to love? Unfortunately, all of these “fun” things are not always so …
Why are the holidays tough for our kids???
Tips for Helping Your Child have a Fun, Flexible Holiday
Post a visual schedule at home and make a mini-schedule for traveling. If there are any changes in the schedule, try to alert your child ahead of time and do …
Help Your Child Learn to Make a Genuine Apology
Apologies are a challenging but necessary part of life. All of us make social mistakes from time to time that require an apology to help mend the relationship, but this …
Sleepy Cloud Meditation for Children
Falling asleep can be tough! Parents often want to teach their children how to relax and fall asleep on their own (we like this idea too!), but sometimes kids need …
No More Bad Dreams: A Brain Talk for Children
Almost all children experience bad dreams at some point during their childhood. For those who have bad dreams consistently or experience a particularly scary dream, sleep can become challenging. You …
10 Tips for Imaginary Play
Imaginary play is a vital part of your child’s learning. It helps to build the foundational skills for having a balanced conversation, flexible thinking, and making and carrying out a …
How can I help my child to be more flexible?
Flexibility is a crucial part of getting along with a group.Many children (and adults!) develop strong preferences that can lead to more rigid thinking (always wanting a certain color or …