Online, On-Demand WorkshopPlay is how children explore and make sense of the world. Play is children’s language and toys are children's words.When we explore the benefits, especially related to cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development, it’s clear how significant and

Online, On-Demand WorkshopResilience: the ability to “bounce back” from setbacks, to adapt and overcome adversity, to cope with challenges by making use of internal resources and social supports.Difficult experiences are an inevitable part of life, and so by supporting resilient

Online, On-Demand WorkshopConfidence and self-esteem are traits that ready us for life experiences!They improve the beliefs we have about our own abilities, boost communication skills, strengthen relationships, maintain our mental-health and even determine later in life success.  These are certainly

Online, On-Demand WorkshopYou’ve most likely heard the term mindfulness, but are you familiar with how it applies to and impacts parenting?This approach to interactions with children serves a twofold purpose: bringing awareness to the emotions of all involved and promoting

Online, On-Demand WorkshopBoth parents and teachers play a vital role in educating a child. Parents are children’s first teacher as they teach children essential life and academic skills while providing love and support. The connection and communication between teachers and parents

Online, On-Demand WorkshopThe child within the home or classroom that is often noticed first or identified for needing extra help and support is the outgoing, loud, active, intense, and aggressive child.These are children whose behaviors show their wants, needs, and

Online, On-Demand WorkshopWe all know that children are full of energy! Sometimes, we wonder where all that excitement, momentum, and enthusiasm comes from. But some children are on the more intense end of the energy spectrum and they can be tiring

Online, On-Demand WorkshopCo-regulation involves the back-and-forth exchange between two people as each participant adjusts their emotional state and responses based on the state (also called the 'arousal level') of the other person.It is an interactive experience where both individuals provide

Online, On-Demand WorkshopBurnout is an overwhelming feeling of being exhausted by everything you have to do, while still worrying that you’re not doing enough.It's often accompanied by a "I have nothing more to give" sentiment. Burnout is more than stress

Online, On-Demand WorkshopA calm down corner is a designated space in a home or classroom which is designed with the sole intention of being a safe space for a child to go to when they feel their emotions are running

Online, On-Demand WorkshopMindfulness is simply an awareness of one’s internal states and external surroundings.It is a conscious choice to be present and aware of moment-to-moment experiences. Human beings have practiced mindfulness in different ways for thousands of years and it

Online, On-Demand WorkshopTransitions are simply changes -- from one activity to another, from one place to another, from one level of energy to another, from daytime activities to nighttime sleep, etc.We all make these changes constantly throughout the day, and