Ever wish you had an easy way to reassure your kids (and yourselves) when emotions are strong? Well you might have just found one. Havening® is an enjoyable, simple and effective hands-on self-regulation technique that is perfect for kids and families. The term Havening comes from the word “haven” because
Author Bio: Shauna Larson, a passionate mental wellness advocate. For the last five years, she employs her personal experience and deep understanding of mental health to illuminate the complexities and challenges that many face every day. Her thoughtful insights and relatable narratives have been featured in a variety of publications,
Guest post by Kristin Louis of parentingwithkris.com If your children have experienced a change in routine or have fallen out of good habits, you’re not alone. In fact, following COVID, studies indicate that children’s overall wellness took a negative hit, with kids experiencing physical inactivity, poor health, and issues with
As a teacher, you play a crucial role in helping students understand themselves and others. DiSC DiSCO™ offers a refreshing and affirming way to explore personality without the risks of oversimplified labeling. Rooted in Social Categorization Theory (SCT) and Social Identity Theory, it acknowledges that while categorization can foster understanding,
For a lot of us, the words “Let’s celebrate!” automagically conjure up thoughts of junk food, alcohol, and other unhealthy things. I asked my social network: “What’s a healthy celebration? What can we teach our kids (and our big kid selves)? What feelings and connections are we chasing/craving when we
Special thanks to Nicole Garcia, CMO of Most Craft for writing this post! I first connected with Nicole when she shared a mnemonic with me: “Follow One Course Until Successful. FOCUS. She shared that her son deals with severe ADHD and ADD. She wrote: “He can lose attention on a