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How To Use Storytime To Reduce Clinginess & Ease Transitions

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How To Use Storytime To Reduce Clinginess & Ease Transitions

by Courtney Tharpe on Jun 04 2021
Storytime is a time when our children's imaginations are fired up, operating in the frontal lobe of their brain, and primed for learning. If you are struggling with clingy behavior, transitions, or teaching new skills, a simple, scripted story may be the best tool in your toolbox! Get your FREE scripted story printable here!
Two children sitting outdoors

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How One Child Learned To Manage His Emotions By Watching His Sister

by Ashley Patek on Nov 15 2019
With the use of the Time-In-Toolkit and SnuggleBuddies Plush Toys, one child learned how to manage his emotions by modeling his older sister.  
Justin Baldoni in the store with is tantruming daughter

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Two Men and a Tantruming Toddler

by Alex Petrou on Oct 30 2019
Kids can break into full-on tantrums at the drop of a hat, and nearly every parent has been where actor Justin Baldoni found himself on Father's Day. How can we release fear of judgement and be with our tantruming toddler during their time of need?
Juggling Big Emotions

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Juggling Big Emotions

by Jessica Zodicoff on Aug 20 2019
As a seven-year-old girl, I remember my grandpa coming over for the holidays and juggling whatever fruit he could find in our kitchen. He taught me to juggle using not lemons, but just three tissues. The fruit was too big for my little-girl hands, but like a set of training wheels, I practiced with those tissues until...