**Inside Scoop:** Discover the key to making holidays more meaningful for kids with a simple concept inspired by the 5 love languages of children. **Table of Contents** My 8-year-old’s face was as bright as our Christmas tree as she leaned over her sister, excitedly awaiting the moment. I’d never seen a child so thrilled about…
**Inside Scoop:** Over the years, the time kids spend playing outside in nature has been dropping steadily, and it’s having a big impact on their physical and mental health. — **Table of Contents:** When I step outside, I notice my shoulders unwind, my lungs expand, and I’m able to take a deep breath. Just like…
Anxiety can manifest in children from a young age, sometimes in obvious ways and other times through more subtle or unexpected signs. Below are 10 anxiety symptoms in children that parents might miss. ### Table of Contents **”Could my child really have anxiety?”** This is often the first thought parents have when they visit my…
Title: Protecting Your Child’s Mental Health in Today’s Hectic World Introduction In today’s world, stress and anxiety are more prevalent than ever, and our brains aren’t naturally equipped to handle it all. This is especially true for children, whose brains are still developing and learning how to manage stress effectively. As parents, we face the…
Discover the top toys, games, and items that can help develop your child’s social-emotional skills and create a warm, loving home environment. ### Table of Contents **What’s Unique About This Guide?** This guide stands out by offering carefully selected tools and toys focused on promoting social and emotional learning for kids. **The Inspire my Play…
Parents can discover how adjusting their attitude toward challenging behaviors can unlock their child’s potential and unique talents. **Table of Contents** If you’re like me, you’ve probably noticed how often you view your child’s behavior through your own lens, questioning things like: – How can I get them to ‘behave’? – What will others think…
Inside: Discover the key positive parenting advice to encourage good behaviors in your child, and learn about common everyday obstacles that might interfere with this. — Table of Contents After a late night baking heart-shaped cookies for my seven-year-old’s class, I faced an early morning packing lunches, finishing homework, and signing what felt like hundreds…
75 Simple and Engaging Calm-Down Techniques for Kids Discover 75 easy and engaging ways to help your child calm down and enhance their emotional regulation skills, backed by science. Keep reading to learn about these techniques and download your free printable, so you’re prepared for when your child experiences anger or anxiety. Table of Contents…
Discover the best toys, games, and products to help your child develop strong social-emotional skills and create a peaceful, loving home environment. **Table of Contents** **What Makes This Guide Unique?** Our guide to social and emotional learning tools and toys sets itself apart by offering a curated selection that is both practical and engaging for…
Kids need mental health breaks just as much as adults do. The pressures from school, social interactions, and activities can become overwhelming if not balanced with downtime for relaxation. In this article, we’ll explore 10 mental health activities for children recommended by a mental health professional to help bring emotional balance and renewal to your…