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Mastering Meltdowns: Practical Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Parenting can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing meltdowns in children of all ages. Whether it's a toddler throwing a...
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Mar 22, 20235 min read
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How Is Your Relationship With Your Teen?
As parents, it can be tough to see your teenager become distant or angry with you. It's not uncommon for teens to go through phases where...
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Mar 2, 20235 min read
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Mastering Your Emotional Well-Being: A Journey to Resilience
"Mind what you think, as thoughts turn into words. Keep an eye on your words, as they shape your actions. Pay attention to your actions,...
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Feb 13, 20233 min read
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Less Screen, More Life: Encouraging Healthy Habits in Kids
As technology continues to play a larger role in our daily lives, it can be challenging to manage the amount of screen time children are...
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Feb 9, 20232 min read
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Unleash the power of your child's mind with neuroplasticity: where thoughts shape their brain!
Neuroplasticity is a concept that refers to the ability of the brain to change and adapt throughout our lives. This means that our brain...
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Feb 8, 20232 min read
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Sharpening the Brain's Toolkit: An Explanation of Executive Functioning
Executive functioning is the set of mental skills that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and manage time and...
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Feb 7, 20231 min read
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Don't Be Afraid to Give a Break!
You may not be aware, but brain breaks can improve learning. It only takes 10 minutes of the same action to deplete the neurotransmitters...
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Jan 26, 20232 min read
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How Can We Promote Reinforcing Language?
Throughout my years of teaching, I always thought of the term "Reinforcing Language" as an educational one. It was used to teach teachers...
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Dec 16, 20222 min read
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Why Our Words Matter - An Important Message for Parents & Teachers
Using 'Reinforcing Language' to Build Confidence and Executive Function Skills Language shapes nearly everything we do. It permeates...
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Dec 16, 20221 min read
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Parenting is one of the hardest jobs we will ever do.
Parents are and will always be the strongest advocates for their children. Don’t believe all the bad news you may hear about your child...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
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