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Quote of the Day

07/19/2024

One of the hardest things to do in any relationship is to be nice to someone when you're upset with them. You can throw hurtful words at someone, or you can explain why you're hurt and angry.

Struggling to stay kind when you're upset? Read our latest article with 3 tips to help you cultivate a habit of kindness in your relationship: https://bit.ly/3S6cjLY

11/20/2023

So very true! This is one aspect therapy can help both children and adults with.

Do you want to effectively teach emotions to your students/clients/loved ones??? We need to start at the body signal level! Our body signals provide clues to our emotions. So if you skip over the body signals you are not providing the foundation needed for emotional understanding.

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Image Description: a pink tile with a graphic of a desk with books and a lamp, and text that reads: Trying to teach emotions before exploring body signals is like trying to read a book in the dark: You need light to grasp the words, just as you need body signals to comprehend emotions.

11/10/2023

ARE CHORES HELPING YOUR KIDS WITH PROPRIOCEPTION?

Here's a great chart that shows what chores your kids can do by age. Some are really great for building their proprioception for building their muscles, joints and body awareness.

https://www.sunshineandhurricanes.com/the-importance-of-chores-for-children-printable-chore-chart-included/

10/27/2023

09/11/2023

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08/25/2023

Absolutely!

Let's be clear: Respectful parenting is NOT permissive parenting.

❌Permissive parenting = no rules/structure, indulgent = well, sheer chaos🌪️

❌Authoritarian parenting: enforces good behavior with threats, shaming, punishment, less parental warmth = an increase in worsening behavior over time + depression later in life.

We are OUT with the old school way of parenting: children being seen not heard, blind obedience, listening to authority OR ELSE. This often leads to 1 of 2 outcomes: a child so compliant they grow into a compliant/people pleasing adult who blindly follows orders, someone who pushes their own needs down OR a child who learns to hide mistakes from their parents, someone whose instinct is to hide their feelings, problems + true selves from loved ones.

The Latin root of the word discipline means "to teach." How do children/people learn best? Well, think back to the worst teacher/boss you've had. On your case ALL day, pointing out EVERYTHING you did wrong. You’re there to follow the commands + shut your mouth.

Were you motivated? Did you learn/ grow? Nope, you showed up, did bare minimum + couldn't wait to leave.

Now, think of the best teacher/boss you've had. Level headed, calm, CONFIDENT in their leadership. They took charge, but you felt safe knowing they'd lead you in the right direction. They made you feel heard + invested time into you.

So, think of yourself as the calm, confident leader of your home.🏡Someone who:

✅ Leads by example
Set the tone you're strong + supportive. A boss who leads with confidence, even in times of stress, makes their employees, aka family, feel safe.

✅Makes the big decisions
You confidently decide + enforce when it’s time for a nap, what’s for dinner, and when it’s time to leave the park.

✅Collaborates
You choose the big stuff BUT you empower your toddler with age-appropriate power, eg choosing which pair of shoes they want.

✅Speaks with calm confidence
Resist the urge to meet chaos with chaos. Let your calm be contagious.

✨Struggling with discipline in a way that works + protects their self esteem? Our course, Winning the Toddler Stage, is here to help! For ages 1-6. Link in bio.✨