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How to Support Our School Aged Children After a School Shooting
School shootings are scary, heartbreaking, and confusing, to say the least. They can even stir up all sorts of unexpected emotions for those who were not directly involved in it. During times like these, our world gets very small, and we can feel the enormity of the...
Managing Conversations that Escalate
We have all been there at one time or another when a seemingly innocent conversation with our child takes a turn for the worse. It could be that they are tired, hungry or feeling stressed? Maybe it is the topic itself that makes them feel uncomfortable for one reason...
Encouraging Your Children to Ask for Help
One of the things I do believe we can all agree on is that the last four plus years have been quite the rollercoaster ride especially for us parents and our school-aged children. These times we are living in have only increased the importance of encouraging our...
Supporting Your Children During Uncertain Times
One of the simplest things we can do for our child(ren) is to say “I’m here for you” and let them know that you will support them no matter what. This is especially important during the uncertain times we are living in. And when you tell them “I’m here for you,” say...
Helping Children Navigate During Uncertain Times
With everything going on in today’s world, it’s natural for children to feel anxious and overwhelmed. As parents, it’s up to us to help them navigate during uncertain times. By helping children understand that while some things are beyond their control, there are...
Emotional Release Writing
Writing can be a powerful tool for emotional release, especially for children. Encouraging your child to put pen or pencil to paper with a starter prompt, such as “Why am I so angry…”, can help them release emotions from their body. It's a simple yet effective way for...
Importance of Natural Consequences
As parents, we want to swoop in and save our children from any heartache whenever possible. However, it is also important that our children learn from their action or inaction through natural consequences. This approach emphasizes the importance of natural...
Emotions Behind the Behavior
When we focus solely on the behavior our child is exhibiting, we often miss the underlying pain that the behavior is trying to protect. Children, much like adults, exhibit behaviors as a response to their emotional states. However, unlike adults, they might lack the...
Helping Our Children Through Setbacks by Encouraging Movement
As parents, it’s natural to want to protect our children from life's ups and downs. But how can we best support them when they face setbacks? One surprisingly effective way in helping our children through setbacks is through movement. Let’s dive into how we can use...
Crying is a Great Emotional Release for Our Children
As parents, we naturally want to shield our children from pain and discomfort. But sometimes, the best thing we can do for them is to allow them cry. Crying is a great emotional release, and it’s important to let our children know that it’s perfectly okay to express...
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