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 …
How do I create smoother transitions for my child?
Transitions are challenging for many children, especially those who struggle with focus, attention, perspective taking, or executive function. Children are very present-focused and can have a hard time transitioning from …
Dinnertime Ideas for Children and Families
Dinnertime can sometimes start to feel like more of a chore than a family bonding experience. We have compiled a list of ideas to help your family have a more …
My child is paralyzed by making mistakes…
The fear of making a mistake stops them from starting. My child doesn’t know how to move on when a mistake happens. My child destroys their work if they make …
Levels of Like
Many children (and adults!) get stuck in black and white, all or nothing, this or that, love it or hate it thinking patterns. Whatever you want to call them, they …
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 …
TattleTail, TattleTail…
“Dad, Sarah isn’t sharing her toy with me.” “Ms. Rogers, David took the book I wanted.” “Coach, Becca cut in line.” “Mom, Sam looked at me with a weird face.” …
Brain Smarts
“You’re so smart!” “I’m not smart.” “Everyone is smarter than me.” Do any of these statements sound familiar? Many kids get stuck on the idea of being smart (or not!), …
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 …
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