Last updated on March 25th, 2024 at 11:42 pm Children often have feelings and thoughts of which they are not mindfully aware. Those thoughts and feelings about life experiences or specific situations can cause feelings of unease that increases anxiety. At the heart of it, the cognitive side of anxiety (because there can be quite a strong biological side as well) is about the perception that one does...
Last updated on November 26th, 2023 at 07:42 pmWe’ve all been there, maybe you were even there this morning. Kids won’t get out of bed, your boss called, he wants the project plan today and you forgot to get groceries last night. “It’s all gonna be fine”, you tell yourself. That’s right, use those positive self-talk sentences. Research shows that speaking kindly to yourself actually...
Last updated on March 25th, 2023 at 01:47 pmHow can you help kids deal with BIG feelings or emotions? With all the stress kicked into high gear by the holiday season -or any time kids are overly anxious- help children to understand and reframe their feelings and life experiences by having a Cognitive Conversation that recognizes and acknowledges their emotions and then lets them decide how long...
Last updated on September 28th, 2022 at 08:59 pmThe tween years are all about developing a positive self-image, good decision-making, healthy self-discipline and better mood regulation. What you say to your tween and how you use your nonverbal language to communicate with her may have a lasting impact on her view of herself. As conflicts arise you might find yourself blurting things out that you wish...
Last updated on September 28th, 2022 at 09:04 pmMaking and keeping friends is a central part of entering school. Teaching your child pro-social friendship skills is a valuable part of your relationship with your children. Where do you begin? A few great books have been written on friendship skills. Ones from the American Girls library include: Friends: Making them and keeping them; The Feelings Book,...
Last updated on February 26th, 2022 at 08:22 pmThis is the story of a sweet little six year old, I see at a school to enhance executive function skills. He is rather energetic and would like to throw his body on the crash mat (an occupational therapy mat that is about 6×10 ft wide and 4 ft thick filled with beans or foam) two hours at a time. So we always begin with a heavy dose of running, jumping,...
