How do you know if your kid is ready for a phone? This has been such an interesting generational shift! This was simply not a conversation our parents had, so it doesn’t come with the same sort of ability to look back and think, Oh, I’ll do it the way my parents did (or didn’t!).… Continue reading When Is My Kid Ready for a Phone?
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Autism and Wandering: 13 Tips to Keep Kids Safe
Wandering. Eloping. Running. Whatever you call it- it’s a terrifying part of many kid’s lies. Most commonly, it can impact kids with Autism, but it can also affect kids with other special needs, and even ADHD. Strategies to keep kids with ADHD, Special Needs, and Autism from Wandering The strategies to address wandering are unique,… Continue reading Autism and Wandering: 13 Tips to Keep Kids Safe
33 Self Discovery Journal Prompts for Teens
Journaling is possibly the best tool there is for getting to know yourself better. It helps you slow down, and reflect on what’s been running through your mind. When you consolidate all those bits and pieces, it helps you discover the patterns and themes in your life.
24 Time Management Tools for Teens
Time management is such a critical life skill, but for many of us it may not come naturally. The good part is that it can be taught- at any age.
Ways to Help Kids Cope With Climate Anxiety
The other day, my 8-year-old was a captive audience in the van. And I wanted to touch base with him about something that had been on my mind. So, I asked, “Honey, I’m curious, do you ever think about climate change? Is it something you have any feelings about?” His immediate answer? An emphatic YES.… Continue reading Ways to Help Kids Cope With Climate Anxiety
What To Do If You Think Your Child Has A Learning Disability
School just started back up, and you’re realizing this year that homework is now a nightmare for your kid. There are nightly tears about homework, and you’re starting to just feel drained from it all. Or maybe your kid wouldn’t mind doing math sheets all night, if that just meant they didn’t have to do… Continue reading What To Do If You Think Your Child Has A Learning Disability
Impulse Control Activities for Teens
This is Part 3 of a series about impulse control for kids and teens. Click on the links for Parts 1, 2 and 4. Impulse Control Activities: Teaching the Basics- Part 1 How to Teach Impulse Control in Children- Part 2 Impulse Control Strategies for Kids- Part 4 Impulse Control is an Essential Skill to… Continue reading Impulse Control Activities for Teens