All people have daily routines that they need to complete each day – it is the same for kids! Daily Routine Cards can help your child feel motivated to do their regular daily tasks. Here’s how to make Daily Routine Cards: 1. Pick Simple Activities: Ask your child to list 4-5 activities that they can Read More
Category: School Age Children
Book Review: Bounce Back: How to be a Resilient Kid
Bounce Back: How to Be a Resilient Kid >> By: Wendy L. Moss, PhD For ages: 8-12, best read as a family. Bounce Back: How to Be a Resilient Kid is a great resource for parents, even though the author wrote the book for kids. All our book photos link to our Amazon Associates store. Buying Read More
No Such Thing As Back To Normal
Fostering security and joy in the new school year for elementary students and their families We said it last fall, and we have to say it again: this year, everything is different. Many children are in-person this school year with teachers and classmates for the first time in 18 months. But the time off was Read More
A Little Less Bumpy Transitioning To Remote Learning
Helping Kids Adapt To Remote Learning It’s that time of year when the leaves change, the temperatures drop, the nights begin to get longer and the days get shorter. It’s time to transition to the new season. This year, everything is different. We’re meeting teachers over Zoom. We’re preparing to learn math on an iPad. Read More
A Little Less Bumpy Summer To Fall Transitions
Helping Preschoolers and Kindergartners Transition from Summer to Fall It’s that time of year when the leaves change, the temperatures drop, the nights begin to get longer and the days get shorter. Plans, structure, and preparation help you transition to the new season. Even when a change is positive, it can still trigger stress as Read More
Smart Mouth Can Be Cured
“What’s wrong with that kid?! No respect! Every time I turn around she’s talking back.” This complaint from a parent reminded me that concerns about kids who “talk back” come up often. Sassing is a frustrating problem. Solving this problem usually means a change of behavior for both child and adult. As an adult, I Read More