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21 Sensory Break Activities for Kids | Also known as ‘brain breaks’ & ‘movement breaks’, these sensory breaks for kids are perfect to help students with ADD, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, autism & other developmental delays calm down & focus in the classroom. Perfect for teachers & parents, these fun ideas also develop gross motor skills, improve self-regulation & help with behavior management in the classroom.

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11 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child | The internet is full of all the things you should never say to an anxious child as well as great coping skills and tips about children and anxiety, but what parents really need is a list of things to say to an anxious child when big emotions take over. We're sharing 11 ideas and our favorite anxiety books for kids!

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17 Zones of Regulation Activities | Trying to teach self-regulation in the classroom or at home? These ideas, lesson plans, worksheets, games, and activities teach kids self-control and self-discipline while also helping them practice their social skills. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school, NT kids and children with autism and other special needs, these activities are great for parents and teachers alike!

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  • ‘BE STRONGER THAN YOUR EXCUSES.’ —Unknown⠀
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I was on a thread about fitness goals in a Facebook group a couple of weeks ago, and a lot of people were asking for motivation tips.⠀
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‘How do I motivate myself to get up earlier?’⠀
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‘How do I push myself harder?’⠀
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‘How do I convince myself to stick with it?’⠀
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There were tons of excuses (because let’s be honest - those are EXCUSES), and someone summed it up beautifully when she replied: ‘You just do it. You get out of bed. You push as hard as you can. You keep going even when you don’t feel like it. And when you’re tired, you do it anyway.’⠀
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Her words really lit a fire under my ass, and I figured someone might appreciate her motivation today. 💪🏻⠀
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Blah blah blah...GO WORKOUT ALREADY!
  • ‘FRIENDS ARE THE FAMILY YOU CHOOSE.’ —Jess C. Scott⠀
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My university BFF and I live in different cities, which makes it really difficult to get together as much as we’d like to, but we always pick up as though no time has passed whenever we see each other. We obviously support each other when life gets rough, but between marriage, kids, and careers, neither of us have a lot of free time to keep in touch regularly.⠀
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So we developed a thing.⠀
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I have no idea who started it, but for the last 12 months or so we have been texting funny memes to each other periodically throughout the week. We don’t type anything - we just send the memes - and since we’re both incredibly sarcastic, the memes we choose do NOT disappoint.⠀
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It’s such a small thing, but as you can see, it TOTALLY makes my day.⠀
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👇 Do you have any weird things you do with your girlfriends to stay in touch when you’re in a busy season?
  • ‘WHAT IF TODAY WE ARE JUST GRATEFUL FOR EVERYTHING.’ —Charlie Brown⠀
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👆THIS. ⠀
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Happy Thursday my beautiful friends!
  • ‘CHOOSE WHERE YOUR ENERGY GOES.’ —Unknown⠀
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I have no idea how it’s already DECEMBER, but I do know that I am counting the days until the holidays. 🥂 It’s been a really busy year in our household with lots to be grateful for and celebrate, but OMG do we ever need a break, lol!⠀
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I know this is a time of year when people start thinking through their goals for the following year, but I recently heard a great tip I wanted to share.⠀
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The holidays are filled with a lot of expectations from family and friends and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted at a time we’re meant to be relaxing and creating memories with the ones we love most. So, before you dig into your 2020 plans, set some goals for what you want to accomplish over the holidays. Let go of what other people think you should be doing, and create a list of the things that will bring you joy and help you end the year feeling rested, filled with gratitude, and ready to tackle 2020 like a boss.⠀
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Some may want to do ALL THE THINGS with family and friends, while others may decide the best thing for their mental health is to do the bare minimum this year. Some people desperately want to organize their houses [🙋‍♀️], others want to hang out in their PJs and watch movies...you get the idea.⠀
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I love the idea of writing out a plan and checking in periodically throughout the season to make sure we’re keeping those promises to ourselves. Remember that it’s YOUR holiday and you’re free to spend it whatever way you choose. 🙌
  • ‘MY FAVORITE EMAILS ARE THE ONES THAT TELL ME MY ORDER HAS SHIPPED.’ —Unknown⠀
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Happy Cyber Monday my beautiful friends!!!! I hope you find some great deals and spoil yourself and your loved ones with things you probably don’t need. 🤗
  • ‘WORRY DOES NOT EMPTY TOMORROW OF ITS SORROWS, IT EMPTIES TODAY OF ITS STRENGTH.’ —Corrie ten Boom⠀
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One of the worst parts about having anxiety is that it makes it really difficult to live in the moment. We become so consumed with what MIGHT happen tomorrow, next week, or 3 months from now that we forget to appreciate what’s actually going on in the here and now. And while catastrophizing and planning ahead may make us feel more in control in the short-term, it robs us of appreciating all of the amazing and beautiful things and people in our lives.⠀
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Roy T. Bennett once said, ‘No amount of regretting can change the past, and no amount of worrying can change the future’, and I felt like someone might need to be reminded of that today.⠀
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Here’s to living in the moment and appreciating the gift of time. 🥰
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