Parenting

Kids & Lying: 6 Tips for Parents | Lying is a normal part of a child's development, but it's important to know when it starts, why kids do it, what's normal, when to worry, and what to do about it. Should you discipline your child with punishments or consequences, or is there another way to address the behavior without yelling (positive reinforcement for the win?!). This post has all the details you need, helping you to understand your child's behavior and know when and how to address it.

Kids & Lying: What’s Normal, When to Worry, How to Cope

How to Parent a High Energy Child: 14 Tips for Parents | If you have a child who is constantly moving, has high stamina, intense reactions, and struggles with restlessness, he or she might be considering a 'high energy child'. In this post, we share a list of common characteristics, plus 14 tips for parents and teachers to help these children thrive. Click to learn how to help these kids burn energy effectively, how to help them calm down when they need to focus, and tips to help them sleep.

How to Parent a High Energy Child: 14 Tips for Parents

How to Manage Mom Rage: 6 Tips that Help | Mom rage is completely normal, causing intense, uncontrollable, and often unexplained anger. Once you've calmed down, it's common to experience feelings of shame and guilt. In this post, we dive deep into the causes of mom rage, and share 6 practical tips to help you cope. Dealing with mom rage can cause a myriad of emotions for moms, but rest assured you are not alone, and empower yourself to find ways to deal. This post is a good place to start!

How to Manage Mom Rage: 6 Tips that Help

10 Brain Break Games for the Classroom to Help Kids Focus | Scheduling regular brain breaks into your class lesson plans is important for kids of all ages -- from PreK, to elementary and middle school, to high school and beyond. Taking regular breaks helps with focus and concentration, allows kids to retain material, and allows for greater emotional regulation. Whether you need indoor or outdoor ideas, group activities or independent options, we've got tons of fun games to inspire you!

10 Brain Break Games for the Classroom to Help Kids Focus

11 Strategies for Visual Learners At Home and At School | Did you know our brains process 90% of the info it receives visually? If you're a teacher or parent of a visual learner, this post is a great resource! We're sharing 4 classroom strategies to make learning easier, and we're also sharing 7 study tips for visual learners of all ages and stages, from visual schedules, to flashcards, to mind maps, and more. These study hacks are just what you need!

11 Strategies for Visual Learners At Home and At School

Sensory Issues with Clothes: 17 Tips for Parents | If you have a child who is sensitive to textures, exhibits sensory-seeking behaviors, and struggles with transitions, they may also have difficulty with wearing certain types of fabrics and items of clothing. Sensory clothing issues go above and beyond personal style and preference. Sensory clothing issues means that the clothes a child wears can affect their comfort, emotional well-being, and overall daily functioning. Click for tips to help!

Sensory Issues with Clothes: 17 Tips for Parents

9 Impulse Control Strategies for Kids | If your child (or students) struggles with emotional regulation, this post is for you. We're sharing everything you need to know about self-control and impulse control in kids, and we've also put together a list of tips and behavior management ideas to help you teach your child how to control his or her reactions and emotions. From labeling emotions, to creating regular routines, to teaching mindfulness, to choosing the right games, this post has it all!

9 Impulse Control Strategies for Kids

6 Mindful Parenting Tips and Techniques | Being a calm parent is what every mom strives to be. We hear terms like gentle and intuitive parenting, but why can't we simplify it? If you want to know how to be a calm mom, we're sharing how to respond, not react to your child's behaviors while bringing awareness to our own triggers and feelings. Click to learn how to become a better communicator and develop strong emotional regulation in your children with these mom hacks!

6 Mindful Parenting Tips and Techniques

10 Unique Back to School Picture Ideas | If you're looking for a creative way to capture the first day of school (even if you homeschool!), you're in the right place! We've compiled a list of funny, DIY, and downright adorable photo inspiration and prop ideas for your back to school photo shoot. Time goes way too fast, so capturing your child's back to school outfit and their sweet growing smile is a tradition you don't want to forget. Get inspired and make some end of summer memories!

10 Unique Back to School Picture Ideas