What’s inside this article: How to teach relaxation strategies to your child, show them the importance of relaxation, and 17 simple and fun relaxation techniques to try using together. **Also includes printable resources to help you.** Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Relaxation practices are activities that activate the body’s relaxation response. This natural response is the …
What’s inside this article: An overview of self-talk, how to develop positive self-talk for kids, and minimize negative self-talk. Benefits, teaching strategies, activities, and printables to help your child develop positive thinking skills. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Self-talk plays a vital role in: Planning Problem-solving Self-esteem Critical thinking Emotions Self-Image Positive self-talk is …
What’s inside this article: 15 fun workouts for kids that require little or no prep, require little space, can be done inside or outside, and benefit children’s physical and cognitive development in various ways. Did you know that experts recommend children get 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day? Their research suggests this …
What’s inside this article: A quick look at what magnesium is, how our body uses it, why it’s important, the benefits of using a magnesium supplement including how it helps improve self-regulation, and how to choose the best magnesium supplement for kids. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. What if a simple vitamin with breakfast …
What’s inside this article: a quick review of the benefits of exercise for kids, instructions for the dinosaur themed workout, and a free printable poster with printer-friendly instruction. One of the keys to raising kids to have healthy lifestyles is to make exercise fun! Get their bodies moving and get moving with them using this …
I had to stop my four-year-old from running up and petting a neighbors dog yesterday – all in the name of social distancing. Social distancing is a new concept that most children just don’t understand what it is or why it’s important. I wrote a short social story about social distancing that I’m going to …
Since Novel Coronavirus is new and a lot remains unknown it’s causing a lot of fear for adults worldwide. That fear may be weighing down on children who don’t really understand what’s happening and are seeing panic from the adults around them. This is a learning opportunity that your child will remember and reflect on …
What’s inside this article: Tips for teaching children about proper handwashing and it’s importance, plus free printable handwashing visuals for kids – a social story, step-by-step handwashing visuals, and a reminder sign for the door. Proper handwashing techniques are super important, all the time. But I know the importance is being hyped up right now …
What’s inside this article: A look into current research on artificial food colors and how they affect children’s behavior, including a list of popular (and some surprising) foods containing red dye-40. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Currently, research is raising more and more concerns regarding red dye 40 and other artificial food colors. The …
What’s inside this article: An overview of how ADHD medications work, the different kinds of ADHD medications, and information about some of the most commonly prescribed medications used to manage ADHD symptoms. There are many ways to treat and manage the symptoms of ADHD. The best treatment plans are individualized and involve a combination of …