economy’s working for literally no one but billionaires. Schools are stretched so thin, it feels like they’re held together with duct tape and dry erase markers. So, how exactly are we supposed to stay calm—especially when we’re at work, school, or just trying to get through the ...
Peaceful parenting is an approach that uses kind, firm limits centered on empathy.Our children need to know that we’re in charge, but we’re here to give them the support they need to meet our expectations. If you find yourself counting down the minutes until bedtime or naptime, peaceful...
Parents and caregivers may feel overwhelmed by the constant challenge of meltdowns and tantrums or they express frustration about their children’s loud, rambunctious behavior, saying that they just can’t seem to calm down. We know that so many parents and professionals struggle with coming up ...
This is a good strategy for children who are sensitive to auditory and/or visual inputs. When a child is having strong emotional feelings, it can often be helpful to allow them to move away from the challenging situation at hand and relocate to a private space. This allows them to calm ...
Rather than being feared, they are to be welcomed and embraced.Whether our challenges come from spouses, children, colleagues, pants you’re trying to squeeze into, a second glass of wine calling your name, that trip you want to take but don’t think you can afford... we run into stop...
Letting your child use headphones to shut out some or all of the background noise or play music that they like; Teaching them breathing exercises as a way to calm down and look inwards in the moment; Taking them or letting them go for a walk outside; ...
Designate a quiet, comfortable corner with pillows, rugs, and blankets for overstimulated children to calm down. Shorten homework sessions and teach the child to recognize the steps involved in starting and completing assignments. Do not pressure the child to maintain proper posture during activities...
Creating Calm Sleep Environments :Tips to design a peaceful, distraction-free sleep space using lighting, sound, and temperature. Emotional Regulation Bedtime:Techniques to help your child wind down and feel emotionally ready for sleep. Master these techniques, and you'll have your child moving towa...
More often than I ever expected, clients are looking for practical strategies to help their children with the same difficulty. Sleep and Anxiety: It’s Complicated There are several reasons for the complicated relationship between anxiety and sleep. As we wind down to sleep, our bodies and ...
but as a mom determined to find a better way for her own children, who were struggling at school. This is Jacqui’s second time on the show—the last time was six years ago (and I encourage you to listen to that episode too). I wanted to bring Jacqui back to talk about what she...