Kid Calm

It is important for kids to be informed about how to stay healthy, but a balanced approach is key. Here are some ideas on how you can help.

The better you understand how your kids learn, the more effectively you can help them control their learning environment and anxiety. Check out my latest post for info on where to start!

Do your kids struggle with taking risks? The fear of failure can loom large when trying new things. Here's a framework you can use to have a discussion with your kids about when it's reasonable to push themselves to take risks.

Managing conflict means resolving the core issue with the needs of both parties taken into consideration. This is a skill which is challenging to most adults, let alone tweens whose brains are under reconstruction. Teach your child the C.A.L.M. method to help them manage conflict.

Conflict is something none of us can avoid, yet despite the fact that it is a part of life from a very early age, exposure and experience don’t always make it easier. While some people thrive on it, many of us find conflict deeply uncomfortable and in an attempt to make it go away, all too often we employ short term semi-solutions. In this post I discuss strategies to help kids recognize how they deal with conflict.