What is it? Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a socially acceptable and flexible manner. It involves recognizing, understanding, and expressing emotions appropriately, as well as recovering from emotional setbacks in a healthy way. Teaching emotional regulation to kids is essential…
Long before I became a parent, I was a special education teacher. One of the first things I taught my students was to say “please” and “thank you” – literally on the FIRST day of school! Why? Because it’s a small thing that has a BIG impact on…
Having a few go-to one-liners can make a big difference parenting your child with ADHD. These phrases can help redirect, validate, or defuse situations while supporting your child’s emotional needs.
Positive reinforcement is a simple yet effective parenting hack that can shape behavior, build confidence, and strengthen our connection with her.
Scavenger hunts are one of my daughter’s favorite activities! They take a little bit of work to plan out ahead of time, but to see my daughter’s eyes light up while she’s on the hunt is totally worth the effort. They’re a mix of fun, movement, problem-solving, and,…
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ADHD friendly activity that’s perfect to teacher your kids about goal setting.
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