What’s inside this article: 10 resources (books, activities, printables) that teach children all about kindness – including kindness to others, kindness to themselves and kindness to the planet. Being kind is a quality we encourage in children all the time. But fostering kindness in kids takes more than just telling them to be kind. Kids …
What’s inside this article: Tips for teaching children how to communicate assertively rather than aggressively. Explain the key differences between these communication styles and include a printable activity for kids. We spend about 30 minutes each day doing activities that help the family develop social-emotional skills – the focus this week is communicating assertively, not …
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: Information about a secret app that could be on your child’s smartphone, the risks associated with this app, and tips for keeping your child safe online. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Children today have the entire world at their fingertips. This can be advantageous but it also comes with threats. …
What’s inside this article: Some tips to help improve speech in autistic children. This is part of a 7 part communication skill series for parents. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. In autistic children, language skills can vary significantly from child to child. Kids may or may not develop “typical language”, but most do eventually develop some form of communication. …
What’s inside this article: A list of my favorite Julia Cook books for teaching social-emotional skills to children. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Julia Cook is an award-winning children’s author who has published nearly 100 books on social and emotional development topics. The goal behind Julia Cook’s books is to teach children through fun …
What’s inside this article: A review of The Kindness Elves, an elf on the shelf alternative. Check out how you can implement a family Christmas tradition that teaches children to be kind, show empathy and gratitude. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you’re looking for a new family tradition for this upcoming holiday season, …
What’s inside this article: Helpful information for teaching children about what personal space is, and how to respect personal space based on the relationships you have with others. Includes books, a free printable social story, and activity ideas to help children better understand the story. Sometimes, children struggle to understand certain social norms, such as …
What’s inside this article: Information about joint attention that is easy for parents to understand. Includes examples of joint attention, a list of joint attention skills, and strategies and games that can help build their social skill. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If your child struggles with communication and social skills, you may hear …
What’s inside this article: A comparative look at time ins versus time outs, information about why children misbehave, and how to teach skills that help them behave better. Lastly, tips and tricks for successfully using time-ins instead of time outs. This post contains affiliate links. Time-outs are an age-old discipline strategy used by parents. It’s …