Here’s the good thing— if you’ve ever Googled for tips on how to keep your cool with your kids, you are not alone. When an intense meltdown erupts, emotions spiral out of control FAST. And suddenly there you are, in the grocery check-out (why is it always in public?),...
Reframe your perspective on the common learning tool and how to apply it It’s time to look at punishment: What it is, what it isn’t, and how can it be utilized for a more connected family? Is there really such a thing as positive punishment? Punishment is a natural...
Whether your child is struggling at school drop-off, too stressed to actually play in their weekend soccer league or often worried, it’s easy to wonder if their behavior is normal or if they could be signs of anxiety in children. It’s difficult to see our kids...
KEY POINTS OF HOW TO USE TIME OUT EFFECTIVELY Time-out has been researched for decades and there is overwhelming support for its positive impact on behaviors when implemented properly.Time-out means time away from positive reinforcement. Once it occurs, the child...
For many, it has felt as though the COVID-19 pandemic is never-ending. Many kids have been learning from home – or at least partially from home – since March 2020. As students head back into school for the 2021 school year and vaccines have become...