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Composing a Song of Strength
Co-Creating a Foundation of Well-Being for this School Year
The Stress of School, The Safety of Now
Practice the “Body Check Five” to Manage Back-to-School Fears If you are a parent, educator, or a child old enough to anticipate the coming school year, there’s no doubt you are holding considerable tension. Speaking with educational leaders across the state of Ohio this past week, one message was consistent and crystal clear: we don’t …
On TODAY.COM… Anxiety With Going Back To School
Jennifer Miller of Confident Parents, Confident Kids along with a number of experts were interviewed by author Lisa Tolin of TODAY.com for the following insightful articles about anxiety and the start of school this year. The first deals with our own anxiety as parents and how that impacts our children. Here’s how it begins… There …
A Simple Idea to Begin Creating Caring Connections between Students, Teachers, and Families
It’s the first day of school. We – Mom, Dad, and son – are thoroughly ready and excited for E’s initiation into sixth grade. We take the traditional pictures at home and walk to school together to gather on the playground. Many other parents are present with their children taking photos and sharing in the …
Facilitating a Smooth Transition Back-to-School
I’m gonna hold onto this couch and never let go! – E. Miller, Age 6 It’s the morning after our summer vacation at the lake. E awoke and said he had had a nightmare. “My school became a haunted village. A ghost dragged me around the grounds. And all of my school friends were …
Helping Your Family Deal with Back to School Butterflies and On Thrive Global Today!
“Everyone has butterflies when they are starting something new. Just make sure you visualize them flying in formation and you’ll be fine.” – My Dad, David Smith from a Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Course If you are a parent, you are likely in the middle of clothing and supply shopping preparing for the first day …
Back to School Butterflies
“Everyone has butterflies when they are starting something new. Just make sure you visualize them flying in formation and you’ll be fine.” – My Dad, David Smith from a Dale Carnegie Public Speaking Course If you are a parent, you are likely in the middle of clothing and supply shopping preparing for the first day …
Parents’ Hopes for Confidence, Kindness Are Realized through Social and Emotional Skills
“Confident Parents, Confident Kids” — Named Top Parenting Book by the Greater Good Science Center!
The Importance of Hugs and Loving Touches (Even as they grow older!)
Flow Contributes to Well-beinig So How Do You Create Family Flow?
Conflict is a reality of family life. But how can you fight fairly? Check out these guidelines!
Family Music Making – Joyful Ways to Promote Children’s Social and Emotional Development!
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