Psychologists know that our emotions come directly from our thoughts, not from the facts or events that triggered those thoughts. Although this whole process happens …
Social-Emotional Learning
10 Ways to Teach Kindness to Children
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 …
Guide: Teaching Kids Assertive vs Aggressive Communication
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 …
Free Social Story About Social Distancing
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 …
Deep Breathing Exercises for Self-Regulation
Deep breathing exercises are an excellent way to self-regulate. Continue reading to find out how deep breathing exercises help self-regulation, how to teach children to …
Playing CBT – Therapy Games that Teach Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation is the ability to understand, manage, and respond to an emotional experience, in an appropriate way. There are several components to effective emotional …
Best Julia Cook Books for Social-Emotional Learning
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 …
This Christmas, Build Empathy & Gratitude with Kindness Elves
If you’re looking for a new family tradition for this upcoming holiday season, kindness elves are the answer. These adorable wooden elves are an alternative …
Positive Affirmations for Kids
Positive affirmations for kids can be an effective self-regulation strategy to help them persevere through troubling situations. They also boost self-esteem and help your child …
Zones of Regulation Activities and Printables
The key to successfully teaching the Zones of Regulation is to spend lots of time solidifying the Zones concepts through play-based learning activities. These Zones …