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3 Problems With “Teaching” Coping Skills

Don’t get me wrong here — yes we absolutely need to teach coping skills to children. But what is so often overlooked in the relationship of the adult to the child. We must be regulated ourselves to help children grow with their coping skills. We learn by experience Imagine being taught to ride a bikeContinue reading “3 Problems With “Teaching” Coping Skills”

4 Tips for Building Emotional Awareness In Children

There are so many simple ways that we can help children with their emotions. You don’t need to be a therapist to do this; every adult can incorporate subtle techniques into their everyday actions to support kids with emotional awareness. Check out these tips below to help the children in your life! Reflect Their EmotionsContinue reading “4 Tips for Building Emotional Awareness In Children”

At-Home Music Activities!

Are you running out of ideas for your kiddos at home? Really feeling the boredom and frustration of quarantine and kids being stuck at home all day? Do you kiddos like music, play, and creativity? Then this list could help you! This list includes a bunch of links to DIY instruments, apps, and music/science experiments.Continue reading “At-Home Music Activities!”