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Distraction and Temperament

Distraction and Temperament

“Distraction” gets a bad rap–but it can be a very useful stress reduction and emotional regulation skill.

A dictionary definition of “distraction” is “a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.” (From Oxford Language dictionary).

But … Read more >>

Posted on May 30, 2022May 31, 2022 by MarniPosted in Child DevelopmentTagged melt down, stress, temperament

Zero to Sixty

Zero to Sixty

During developmental screenings, parents often tell me their child has trouble with “big” emotions–anger and frustration–and goes from “zero-to-sixty” when they don’t get their way.

What most parents are witnessing is more likely a child who is actually very successful … Read more >>

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by MarniPosted in RelaxTagged emotional learning, relax, stress

What Are Your 5

What Are Your 5

Stress Management Strategies: what are your 5?

Ever feel guilty because you think you should meditate—but you don’t?
Does dancing relax you more than a yoga session?… Read more >>

Posted on June 22, 2020 by MarniPosted in Covid-19, RelaxTagged emotional learning, relax, stress

What I Can Control

What I Can Control

Humans have the ability to worry about something that hasn’t happened yet—and trigger a real stress response—just by thinking about something!

We also have the ability to ruminate over past situations—things that are over and done with—and trigger a real … Read more >>

Posted on June 22, 2020 by MarniPosted in Covid-19, RelaxTagged coronavirus, emotional learning, stress

Stress And The New Normal

Stress And The New Normal

During Covid-19 self-quarantine, constant change has become our new normal. Constant change is very stressful for children their parents.

During periods of prolonged stress, it is important to care for our minds and bodies. This is especially important for our … Read more >>

Posted on June 22, 2020June 22, 2020 by MarniPosted in Covid-19, RelaxTagged relax, stress

Anxiety In Young Children

Anxiety In Young Children

Preschool-2nd Grade

Young children can worry just as much as adults.

What do preschoolers worry about?
They don’t really have the ability to worry about big, abstract concepts, so they tend to concretize their worries into things like:… Read more >>

Posted on June 22, 2020 by MarniPosted in Covid-19, RelaxTagged emotional learning, stress

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