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Social-Emotional Learning Is Key in the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Social-Emotional Learning Is Key in the COVID-19 Pandemic

by Rebecca Eanes on Mar 07 2022
Social-emotional instruction has been proven beneficial during normal times; it is now an urgent need. Here are 5 SEL activities for the classroom and 5 for home. Together, we can bridge the school to home gap. 
Helping Your Highly Sensitive Child Gain Confidence

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Helping Your Highly Sensitive Child Gain Confidence

by Rebecca Eanes on Jan 17 2022
When our children are highly sensitive, rejection and criticism hurt more deeply. They get embarrassed easily and have strong emotional reactions, which can make them the target for bullying. Here are 5 tools to boost your child's confidence. 
De-escalation Strategies For Jingled Out Kids

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De-escalation Strategies For Jingled Out Kids

by Rebecca Eanes on Dec 20 2021
December is a sensory-overload kind of month. It’s loud. It’s busy. It’s flashy. For a lot of kids, it can be so overwhelming that they may just jingle all the way to a meltdown. For this reason, it’s good to have a few de-escalation strategies in mind. Here are 5. 
An Improv Game To Address Bullying Behavior

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An Improv Game To Address Bullying Behavior

by Guest Author on Dec 13 2021
Is there a way to play an improv game that encourages a productive conversation about bullying behavior? The answer is yes. We have it for you here. 
Want Your Child to Sleep Better? Do this.

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Want Your Child to Sleep Better? Do this.

by Rebecca Eanes on Sep 20 2021
A new study concluded that almost half of children in the United States don’t get the recommended nine hours, and their lack of sleep is negatively impacting their development. This tool may change it all. 
It’s Development, Not Defiance

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It’s Development, Not Defiance

by Rebecca Eanes on Aug 04 2021
We are so accustomed to parenting being a struggle. We expect it. We deal with it. We fight back and forth for control. But what if I told you that their behavior was not defiance but development. Here are 3 tools to help your child grow their emotional regulation and impulse control muscles.