This digital workshop is aimed at teaching children about several key parts of the brain, the role of emotions in brain functioning, and practical ideas to calm down during stressful situations and practice mindfulness. The workshop materials consist of a PowerPoint presentation (29 slides) plus several printable activities in PDF format. If you are looking… {read more}
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October Book Club: Quiet by Susan Cain
Happy October everyone! How did you enjoy last month’s reading? If it is your first time to our book club, you can read about its purpose and see our past selections here. This month I’ve decided to pick a book that at first may only seem applicable to about a third of our readers, but in… {read more}
How to Talk to Kids About Body Image
It seems like everywhere our family goes these days, we cannot avoid advertisements featuring semiclad, photoshopped and unrealistically photogenic people. They are on the back of buses, on billboards, in shop windows, on food and toy labels, in magazines and media wherever we look. I can’t help but worry about the messages these advertisements are sending… {read more}
September Book Club: Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn
We are two-thirds done with the year, isn’t that crazy?! It’s amazing how quickly time flies once you have kids. I feel like I’m constantly planning and the months just fly away from me. Did you get a chance to delve into last month’s book? If you are new to book club, you can read… {read more}
30 Day Creativity Challenge for Kids {Free Printable}
Creativity is an important skill for every person to learn and practice. Many people assume that being creative means doing hands-on crafts or having artistic talent. Although this is part of what it means to practice creativity, there are many other ways to embody this virtue as well. In fact, whether you believe it or… {read more}
5 Stress Less Tips for Settling a Child Into New Activities
Preparation is often the key to having a positive new experience, wouldn’t you agree? When I prepare for a presentation or prepare to go out for dinner with a group of people I don’t know well – rather than just jumping into it without giving myself time to get ready and get in the right… {read more}
August Book Club: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
August is already flying by. How did you enjoy last month’s book club pick? If you are new to book club, you can read about it here. This month I’m choosing to go back to an author I’ve read time and time again, Brené Brown. To get a taste of her work which focuses on… {read more}
Supporting a Local Animal Shelter
Acts of Kindness by Real Families is a series featuring stories about service to others. Whether big or small, planned out or spontaneous, hearing about different act of kindness can inspire us to give more to those around us. It’s fun to find new ways to show kindness in our communities, and I hope you will be… {read more}
