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Posted on July 9, 2026 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Losing Patience, Battling Shame? Moving toward Regulation when Kid Chaos Abounds
Are you going to bed at night regretting yelling or anger with your kids during the day? It happens to all of us. Here are some helpful tips from educator and mom Betty Weir.
Posted on March 26, 2026 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Creating Calming Spaces in Homes and Classrooms
How can both parents and teachers create similar calming spaces for children to learn emotional regulation? Check out this educator’s tips!
Posted on March 5, 2026 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Connection Over Correction; How Nervous System Safety Nurtures Essential Life Skills
What you say and how you handle your own energy in difficult and tension-filled moments matters in how our children regulate their own anxiety. Check out Lauren Foster’s expert practical tips and printable tools!
Posted on November 6, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Regulation: Is It Within Reach for Parents?
This week, our guest author and educational leader writes about one of the toughest jobs of a parent — regulation!
Posted on March 27, 2025 by confidentparentsconfidentkids
Encouraging Self-Management through Parent and Child Brain Breaks at Home
Check out these practical ways you can gain patience and cooperation even in the midst of family chaos!
Category: Building a Positive Family Environment, Modeling Social and Emotional Skills, Practicing Social and Emotional Skills Tags: brain breaks, Breathing to calm down, neurodiversity, parent teaching life skills, parenting and self regulation, Self management skills, self regulation, Sensory awareness
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