NExT STEPS

June is upon us and with it the end of the school year and the onset of summer activities. What is one learning goal I’d like to work towards until the end of the school year. Who will I plan to play a social distance game or visit with this month? What will I do when I feel hungry, angry, lonely, and tired this month? How many minutes will I read my favourite books each day? ... Talking together and making a plan can build anticipation & bring encouragement and [email protected] See more

Perhaps you’ve seen an increase in endurance when you and your child walk together. Perhaps you’ve observed a decrease in behaviour that once made things more difficult Keeping an eye out for signs of growth takes practice. The encouragement they bring might just lead you in your next [email protected]

We all experience disappointment and it can be really tough especially when there are many back to back... Hop on over to the 15 Minute Classroom to find a few tools to manage disappointment with your children! listen in on Apple/Spotify What disappointment has been especially hard for your children? [email protected]

Sometimes a conversation can change our outlook... I hear you It is tough ... tell me more Remember when we couldn’t go on our family vacation?... it was different sleeping in a tent in our backyard was fun what about now? any ideas Step into the next conversation with [email protected] See more

Skills take time to learn and sometimes ...review. It’s important for children to learn the skill to recognize how their thinking and behaviour affects what happens. * My job is ...my job * I can practice listening * I can learn how to be a friend * I can play alone sometimes * I worked hard on a project and I still didn’t get the grade I wanted It takes time to learn. Patience, perseverance, and modelling helps lead the way. @coachingnextsteps.com